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Teen With Special Needs Scores Touchdown With Grandpa Watching On

A proud mom has shared the wholesome moment her son with special needs brought his grandpa to tears, as he unsuspectedly entered the field at his high school's football stadium to score a touchdown. Marty Blanco, 61, had no idea what was coming next as he stood watching the local LP Township High School football team, in LaSalle, Illinois. His grandson, Brady, has a rare genetic condition called familial dysautonomia, which affects his nervous system and meant that as an undiagnosed child he would break bones and step on sharp objects but feel no pain. As a result, Brady's body temperature, blood pressure and heart rate do not regulate on their own, and he has slowly been losing feeling in his feet and hands, as well as his lung functions. Janell told Brady that she would like to see him score a touchdown, but after initially having reservations, Brady was persuaded by his friends on their high school's football team, as well as the thought of doing it for his "Papa." The moment itself took place on September 29, 2019, but it wasn't until recently, when Janell set up a TikTok page, that she decided to share footage with the world. Mandatory credit: Janell Blanco / T&T Creative Media
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Location: LaSalle, Illinois, USA
  • Date Acquired: 10-12-2021
  • Date Filmed: 09-29-2019
  • Orientation: Vertical
  • Footage Type: Cell Phone
  • Rights :  TV & Digital, Commercial, Publishing
Tags:  touchdown , football , special needs , teen , lasalle , illinois

Teen With Special Needs Scores Touchdown With Grandpa Watching On

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