Like any rough-and-tumble teenage boy, 17-year-old Danny has always wanted to be a football player. Lining up on the gridiron and scoring a touchdown for his team has always been his dream.
It was a very special day at Texas Tech University when Danny became a Texas Tech Red Raider. Before the Red-Black spring football game, Danny's wrists and ankles were taped just like his teammates', and he dressed out in his very own pads, jersey and helmet. His uniform was a perfect fit, right down to the number five - his favorite number – on his jersey.
Out on the field, the opening play of the game was a 97-yard kick-off return. Danny was immediately brought into the game, and he waved to more than 4,000 spectators in attendance, who welcomed him with applause and cheers.
In a magnificent display of football skills, Danny scored the first touchdown for his team. He got a thunderous standing ovation from the crowd as he wiggled and jiggled the end-zone dance that his teammates had taught him earlier that day.
During halftime, the team's coach presented Danny with a framed Red Raider football jersey and an honorary scholarship, which named Danny an honorary Texas Tech football player.
In the end, Danny was the hero of the game, and his teammates agreed that he was their most valuable player that triumphant day.
Inspired Thoughts
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Wow!!! What a day for you, young Danny! I am really happy for you. Your wish was a challenging one and you really did it spectacularly!!!
- Larry
04/12/2007
21:11
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Danny, I'm glad you got to fulfill your dream, and good luck to you and your family. God is with you all the time.
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- Marissa
04/26/2007
15:48
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Wow. I'm really glad I stumbled on to this story. From one Red Raider to another, way to go, Danny! Keep on chuggin' and get your guns up! Raider Power!
- Matthew
04/02/2008
14:15
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Hey Danny! I'm glad you got your wish come true! I'm very happy for you and good job, and good luck!
- Alex
12/10/2007
16:12
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I am so happy for u i hope u never stop dreaming and always remember there are people praying for u all the time.
- Cayla
10/10/2009
19:22
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u would be a great football player!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
- shanya
10/07/2009
18:34
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What a great story! . Guns up, Danny!
- Mike
08/04/2009
22:15
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yoy rock...(You So Totaly Rock DuD)......
- cody
06/15/2009
23:48
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That sounds like so much fun! I hope my wish is as original as this one. I'm having a hard time deciding. This story is great!!
- Jess
06/03/2009
22:05
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hey danny nice wish bud... Texas tech is a awesome team . im glad ur wish came true.... u showed up all those football players danny have a good one and be safe
- holden
05/12/2009
10:53
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thats very cool i wish i could do that.. I wish all the luck for u yound danny.. May god bless you....
- Martin
11/03/2009
13:38
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Great job Danny, Keep up the good work. And never give up your dreams.
- Toren
09/23/2010
10:26
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hey man keep going for your wish! keep working hard to accomplish what you want YOUR AWESOME GOOD LUCK!
-jake and emma
- Jake and Emma
09/23/2010
7:36
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We think it is amazing that your wish cam true! My prayers go out to you. Good luck Danny!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
- Jonah Glazer
09/23/2010
7:10
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I miss you everyday Little Danny. It's been 6 years since you passed. Don't worry though! Your Texas Tech jersey is still in prime condition!!
- Jasmine
10/16/2011
14:56
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