Sembdner was attacked after he bumped into another student in the hall of Kenyon Woods Middle School in South Elgin, Ill., in February. He was placed in a medically induced coma after sustaining head injuries and facial fractures. Rizzo heard about the incident and reached out on Twitter, posting, "Heard you are a big @Cubs fan Henry. When you are better I have a couple tickets and BP passes waiting for you at Wrigley. #StayStrong"
The school found out, and everyone wore Cubs gear to show support. Rizzo followed up on Twitter with a post on Feb. 6: "Heard Henry's school will be wearing @Cubs gear tom to show their support Wear ur gear & I'll RT pics.