Astros fan on meeting Jose Altuve: "It was something I’m never going to forget. That’s why I beat cancer, so I can be here”

After overcoming cancer, one Houston Astros fan made meeting Jose Altuve her top priority. Liza Valverde won her battle with uterine cancer on November 9 and immediately headed to Academy Sports in Pasadena, Texas to see Altuve.

Valverde has been a die-hard Astros fan for decades, and she made certain that when one of her heroes came to town, she didn't miss it.

The Astros fan even skipped the hospital's well-known bell ringing ceremony. Her only goal was to be the first person in line to see Altuve sign autographs after the 2022 MLB World Series.

Valverde waited in line for more than 30 hours to meet the Astros infielder, but later declared it was all worth it.

"It was something I'm never going to forget," she said. "That’s why I beat cancer, so I can be here."

The story has since gone viral, with several baseball fans around the world relating to Valverde's story.

"Liza Valverde, a fan who had just completed her final cancer treatment, went straight to wait in line for Jose Altuve's autograph. After 36 hours, she finally got to meet him (via @MarkBermanFox26)" - Fox Sports MLB

It was a truly heart-warming moment when the long-time Astros fan met Altuve. Valverde started to become emotional and was comforted by a big hug from the eight-time All-Star.

She also received a signed jersey and a picture from Jose Altuve.

Jose Altuve hits a single against the Philadelphia Phillies in the 2022 World Series at Minute Maid Park

The icing on the cake may have been the two men in line at the sporting goods store who brought a bell to Valverde. After skipping the bell ceremony at the hospital, the two fans thought it was only right that Valverde completed the tradition in line.

"It happened!!! When Liza Valverde FINALLY met José Altuve, he had a special surprise for her -- a custom signed jersey, and of course, a hug." - ABC13 Houston

Speaking to Fox26 Houston, Valverde said she was "star-struck."

"He's just always been my favorite and he just seems like such a down-to-earth guy and so nice to everyone," she said. "I've just always wanted to meet him."

Valverde beating cancer and meeting her hero is one of the feel-good baseball stories of the year. After a tough time with the deadly disease, the long-time fan was rewarded for her determination with one of the best moments of her life.