Port Washington 9-year-old inspires community through love of mascots amid cancer battle
The response was overwhelming, with teams nationwide reaching out to show their support.
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A 9-year-old from Port Washington is facing a tough medical battle but finding strength and joy through his love of mascots.
Logan Coyle first captured hearts last May when his mom posted a video on social media of him asking teams across the country to connect him with their mascots.
“Hi everybody, my name is Logan and I was wondering if you knew any mascot, it could be from anything,” Logan said in the video.
The response was overwhelming, with teams nationwide reaching out to show their support.
“I loved it,” Logan said.
Logan was diagnosed with metastatic liver cancer in August 2024, but his health challenges began long before that. He and his twin sister, Riley, were born at 28 weeks. At 3 months old, Logan was transferred to a children’s hospital in Philadelphia, where his mom says his love for mascots first began.
“It started with the Philadelphia mascots and then over time, he just had such a special relationship with them,” said his mother, Rebecca Coyle.
That love has led to unforgettable moments, including a visit to Citi Field, where he met Mr. Met and Mrs. Met.
He’s also received surprise visits at home and in the hospital from mascots across the country. Logan proudly showed off memorabilia signed by mascots from the National Hockey League.
Riley says her brother continues to fight hard.
“I know that he’s been working really hard to fight cancer and he’s really good,” she said.
His father, Jeffrey Coyle, says Logan’s positivity stands out even on the hardest days.
“He’s been put through so much, but he’s just the quickest one of all of us to forget and move on and the quickest person to make a joke to smile about everything,” he said.
Logan says his next goal is to get on the ice and go skating, proving that even during the most difficult days, his spirit is much like a mascot: always positive and unstoppable.
Logan’s cousin is now holding a fundraiser through Islip High School Interact Club to help support him.
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