On Saturday Wil was invited to attend the NCAA Division II soccer championship games as a Make a Wish representative. He was able to walk out on the field with his host team, Lynn University from Florida, as the honorary captain. He was introduced (I will try to get the video) and sat on the bench with the team. The game went into double overtime and Lynn U lost in PKs. It was heartbreaking as over the course of the game and between periods he was able to juggle with the team, especially the bench players, talk soccer, cheer, yell, and really felt like part of a team again.
After the game, one of the backup goalies gave Wil his trophy. He said, "You are fighting harder than we are, you deserve this more. Keep fighting man" It was so very touching as the whole team was struggling with the loss, but he wanted to recognize Wil's battle. I can not say enough that team sports teach you soooo much more than how to play.
So much love for Lynn University, The NCAA, Division 2 athletes who have raised 5.5 million dollars for Make a Wish Foundation, And Jill Willson, the head of the tournament who went above and beyond to make Wil's experience authentic.
After the game, one of the backup goalies gave Wil his trophy. He said, "You are fighting harder than we are, you deserve this more. Keep fighting man" It was so very touching as the whole team was struggling with the loss, but he wanted to recognize Wil's battle. I can not say enough that team sports teach you soooo much more than how to play.
So much love for Lynn University, The NCAA, Division 2 athletes who have raised 5.5 million dollars for Make a Wish Foundation, And Jill Willson, the head of the tournament who went above and beyond to make Wil's experience authentic.
Uniform from Lynn University and NCAA trophy
We were not prepared for so much sun on his balding head, but got a hat and found some shade.
Start of the game
Jill Willson from NCAA
There is Wil #29 the honorary captain of the match.
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