Football Player Asks Cheerleader with Down Syndrome to Homecoming

It is not every day that a young person looks outside of their world to those who might be forgotten. This video reminds us of the kindness that can go a long way in friendship. Watch as this football player asks a cheerleader with Down syndrome to homecoming.

At the start of this clip, you see a precious young woman with Down syndrome who is on the field with her cheerleading squad. She is very caught off guard as a young man in a number 33 football uniform walks over with a poster and flowers. The poster reads, “Cheer me up & go to HOCO with me.” 

The young woman is emotional. She goes to get the flowers and hugs him, and turns her face toward the crowd. You see such a big smile on her face, and everyone cheers. You see someone put a tiara on the flower bouquet. Then, there is a photo of the two of them, and she has the tiara on, flowers in hand, and a football player by her side. It is a young woman’s dream.

That’s Not the End of the Story

Suddenly, there is a fast-forward moment of this girl, all dolled up with her hair done and a gorgeous maroon dress on. She walks through her house and sees her date for the homecoming. It is emotional watching her run to him because she is so thrilled. She gives him a big hug. The two are seen standing together for a photo with another boy, and then they are shown out to dinner. 

Seeing how this boy cared for and encouraged this girl is inspiring. She may not have typically been a person who would be seen and chosen. His notice and kindness towards her are a motivation to us in our lives. We can look around at people who may not be recognized or seen and show the love of Christ to them. 

“Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others.” Philippians 2:4

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