Florida woman who survived Holocaust turns 100, throws first pitch at Yankees-Rays game: 'Really wonderful'

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A crowd of more than 25,000 cheered on 100-year-old Holocaust survivor Helen Kahan as she threw the first pitch of the game between the Tampa Bay Rays and the New York Yankees.

"It was really wonderful and exciting," Kahan told Fox News Digital of the May 5 first-in-series baseball game held at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida.

"I loved seeing so many people cheering for us, ‘Go Tampa Bay. Win, win, win!,’" the centenarian added. "Thank you for honoring me. Thank you for honoring the Florida Holocaust Museum. I waited 100 years to do this."

HOLOCAUST SURVIVOR FROM FLORIDA TO CELEBRATE 100TH BIRTHDAY BY THROWING FIRST PITCH AT YANKEES-RAYS GAME

The ceremonial pitch took place on Kahan’s actual birthday and she was accompanied at the game by her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Many of them were sporting Tampa Bay Rays jerseys with the word "Bubbi" — the Yiddish name for grandma — printed on them.

Helen Kahan, 100-year-old Holocaust survivor, threw the first pinch for the Tampa Bay Rays in front of more than 25,000 cheering people. (Tampa Bay Rays)

"I never could have imagined celebrating a birthday like this, let alone my 100th," Kahan said.

"I’m so grateful that I am here to tell my story and help the world remember why kindness and empathy are so important for us all," she added.

The Rays edged out the New York Yankees 5-4, while closing out the series on Sunday, May 7 with another win.

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Kahan’s MLB debut is in recognition of the Florida