Dove Valley Called - We Answered!

What do you do when two boys have the same dream? As a dream maker, you rejoice! The task of approaching a celebrity athlete is difficult, but when you can make two dreams come true at the same time, it's awesome!

The dream fulfillment team got to work on making JJ's and David's dreams come true when they began to approach Champ Bailey of the Denver Broncos. Champ Bailey is a 12 year football star whose talent is inspiring to watch on the field. Wait until you meet him in person - he is one of the nicest people you will ever meet!

On August 17 the first of our two dream kids had his one on one time with his hero! Here's JJ sitting in awe of his hero! JJ is a young man from Greeley who struggles with Cerebral Palsy. He recently underwent extensive surgery to help him walk, and he has been walking to all of his classes at school. Way to go, JJ! He walked all the way from the VIP tent at Dove Valley to the team practice facility where he met his hero. He was in such shock, he couldn't think of anything to say! The two of them just sat, smiled for pictures, and enjoyed companionable silence. Judging by JJ's face, I'd say he loved it!

Day two with Champ Bailey was with David, a 6th grader from Fort Collins. David's life has been filled with struggles from a very young age. He was bounced from home to home during time in foster care until his mother was able to have him back. Her time in jail made her realize what a special kiddo David is and want to give him everything she never had. David's dream was to meet his hero, Champ Bailey. After JJ's quiet time with Mr. Bailey we prepped David. "What are you going to ask him?" was the topic of discussion down to Dove Valley in the limo. David came up with great questions. His first - will you throw me a pass? Because of the current conditions with Mr. Bailey's shoulder he couldn't right then. Don't worry - once he can, he will! The second question was if the Broncos teammates get together and play Madden. If they do, Champ Bailey isn't one of them. The final question was his favorite ice cream flavor. Any guesses? Vanilla. Yum! Here's David and Champ during their time together.

The month of August has seen some amazing dreams, and these two were some very special ones.