Faith in humanity restored...

3M_TA3

Last night I was working a JV football game. The score was not close when the team winning called a timeout late in the game. It really irritated me as i am not a fan of stats and running up a score. The coach comes out and asks if we can run the next plays live but asked us to protect an autistic kid that wanted to play. The coach told the defense that the play was going away from him but they wanted to give him a few plays.

His team absolutely went crazy giving high 5's and slapping his butt. The kid lined up and pounded his chest and let out a scream. The game ended and he was the focus...not the score, not the stars. I needed that moment given some stories in high school sports.

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thisonetimeatthegym

What a breath of fresh air. Thanks!

Domino_75

I love hearing things like these! Thank you so much for sharing!

synchkat

Awww what a wonderful story and great lesson for all involved

klkarlen

Thanks for putting a brighter spot into today!

dizzzigrl

love it!!!

Tigg_er

Well that made me smile today !

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rebel_26

Good stuff. thanks for sharing.

edup1975

Thank you ! There is still good in our world

ClubSilencio

That is great to hear.

Saw a story last week of a cheerleader diagnosed with cancer receiving a nice gesture from the players.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dsWoDN1iDXk

ClubSilencio

Here's another one.... Homecoming king gives his crown to friend with cerebral palsy

http://usatodayhss.com/2016/homecoming-king-passes-crown-to-friend-with-cerebral-palsy

It's back to school time and these kids ain't playin around!

ncboiler89

Are these points counting against the spread?

3M_TA3

ClubSilencio wrote: »

That is great to hear.

Saw a story last week of a cheerleader diagnosed with cancer receiving a nice gesture from the players.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dsWoDN1iDXk

I really enjoyed the gesture there too...I officiate several sports and this is the first time I was able to witness everything first hand...It was a bit emotional.