Arizona Diamondbacks' beloved 'lemonade guy' facing medical issues

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Arizona Diamondbacks' beloved 'lemonade guy' facing medical issues

https://www.azfamily.com/news/arizo...f-11eb-92f4-a78f08436f84.html?block_id=997197

The wife of 'Lemonade Guy' Derrick Moore, known for his shouts of "Lemonade, lemonade, like grandma made," at Valley sporting events, says the beloved vendor is suffering from an unknown medical condition.

"It's really hard," said Renita Sanders-Moore. "You know he was paying for his own medical insurance before COVID, you know. But after that we couldn't afford that private insurance anymore."

Sanders-Moore says that over the past few weeks her husband has become increasingly disoriented, and there have been two incidents where she's had to call paramedics because he was sweating and panting uncontrollably. "It seems to be a neurological problem," Sanders-Moore said.

But since the couple no longer has health insurance, Sanders-Moore says she doesn't know how she'll pay for a diagnosis or medical treatment.

The health problems come after the pandemic forced fans out of stadiums, and left the famed lemonade vendor without the job he loved. "He's a working man. And I know this is devastating to him because that's his passion," Sanders-Moore said.


 
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'Lemonade, lemonade!' guy, Derrick Moore, returns home after lengthy hospital stay

https://www.abc15.com/sports/lemona...oore-returns-home-after-lengthy-hospital-stay

Arizona Diamondbacks fans haven’t had a lot to cheer for this year, but we’ve got a big win to report!

Derrick Moore, the “Lemonade, lemonade guy” at D-backs games, is finally back home after several months in the hospital.

A family spokesperson tells ABC15 Moore is at home resting after leaving a rehabilitation center Wednesday.

Moore was hospitalized earlier this year with an unknown illness at the time, and no medical insurance.

After news of Moore’s hospitalization, a GoFundMe to help with medical bills has since raised more than $137,000, a testament to how many people he has made smile over the years.

Moore is known for his trademark saying "Lemonade! Lemonade! Like Grandma Made!" at Chase Field and other sports venues across the Valley. For locals, Moore was just as much a part of the entertainment as the game itself. His popularity showcased in 2015 when he won the award for Top Vendor in Major League Baseball.

More at the link: https://www.abc15.com/sports/lemona...oore-returns-home-after-lengthy-hospital-stay
 

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