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Texas boy with cancer spends a day with the [BSU] Broncos (Make-a-Wish)
Idaho Statesman ^ | 11/6/2010 | Chadd Cripe

Posted on 11/07/2010 8:50:51 PM PST by Domandred

Turns out, the Boise State Broncos are as good at granting wishes as winning football games.

The Broncos and the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Idaho gave 12-year-old Stephen Kinsey of San Antonio a one-of-a-kind experience the past three days — one that took his mind off his cancer and the burglars who ransacked the family home last month.

Stephen, who wanted to be a coach for a day at Boise State, spent Friday and Saturday with the Broncos.

He led the team onto the field and was on the sidelines as the No. 2 Broncos whipped Hawaii 42-7 Saturday.

Midway through the second quarter, Stephen summed up his experience while talking to his dad, Bryan.

“I don’t want it to end,” he said.

(Excerpt) Read more at idahostatesman.com ...


TOPICS: Sports
KEYWORDS: bsu; makeawish

Not number 1 in the polls or the computers, but #1 with this kid.

1 posted on 11/07/2010 8:50:56 PM PST by Domandred
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To: Domandred

Make-A-Wish Foundation is a top notch charity.


2 posted on 11/07/2010 8:55:26 PM PST by Last Dakotan
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To: Domandred

Thanks for posting this story. God bless this child. Go BSU!


3 posted on 11/07/2010 9:05:34 PM PST by Padams
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