Saints Fan Helping Disabled Giants Fan Stand for National Anthem is Incredible
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Showing posts with label Human Interest. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Human Interest. Show all posts
29 August, 2017
Down Syndrome Student Mobbed for Big Win Over Rival
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An Alabama high school senior saw his varsity football dreams come true on Friday night, when he ran in a 35-yard touchdown on his very first play. Jake Pratt, who has Down syndrome, was then mobbed his Vestavia Hills teammates in their win over Briarwood Christian School. Pratt's sister, Amy Hyde, was in the stands and…
27 August, 2017
What Happened When A Senior with Down Syndrome Scored a Touchdown?
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[youtube:2032046] Jake Platt, a senior at Vestavia Hills High School in Alabama with Down Syndrome, took the final handoff and sped into the end zone, to raucous cheers from fans that reached decibel levels rivaling those heard in professional football stadiums. It took place at Friday night's preseason game against Briarwood Christian School. "My brother, Jake,…
28 February, 2017
A Goal That Inspired Friends and Rivals
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Sports teaches kids so many things -- the benefits of physical activity, the joy of teamwork, the ability to overcome a loss. Most importantly, being involved in sports can inspire people to do great things. My son, James, is a senior at Reading Memorial High School in Reading, Massachusetts, and plays varsity ice hockey for the…
