During halftime of the Iowa Hawkeyes’ game against the Western Michigan Broncos, the marching band of the Iowa football team performed a touching homage to Caitlin Clark, the star of the Iowa women’s basketball team. The band gave a thoughtful and original tribute to Caitlin Clark, who has become well-known in the world of NCAA women’s basketball.

Meanwhile, amidst this touching tribute, another heartwarming incident took place in the same arena. A 6-year-old ‘Kid Captain,’ fighting heroically against a rare and incurable disease got the opportunity to meet Caitlin Clark.

Caitlin Clark meets ‘Kid Captain’

Caitlin Clark, the Iowa women’s basketball star, recently made time in her hectic schedule to meet with Maggie Larson, 6, who has been chosen as this week’s Kid Captain. Maggie, a local of Urbandale, has won people over with her love for school, Barbies and cheerleaders. Unfortunately, she received the cruel diagnosis of the rare and fatal disease metachromatic leukodystrophy in 2020.

Her battle with metachromatic leukodystrophy began when Maggie Larson was only 3 years old.  Maggie, who is currently 6 years old, is taking part in a clinical experiment at the Stead Family Children’s Hospital of the University of Iowa. This experiment offers hope since it might slow down the progression of the disease.

The Kid Captain initiative, which was started in 2009, represents a remarkable collaboration between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the UI Stead Family Children’s Hospital. The organization’s goal is to honor pediatric patients and remember their brave hearts. And on Saturday, Maggie Larson arrived at the Kinnick Stadium where she got to meet Caitlin Clark.

Caitlin Clark also reposted the Instagram post by the Iowa’s Women’s basketball team on her story.

Over time, the Kid Captain program has developed into a memorable tradition that unites the world of collegiate athletics and the brave young patients dealing with medical issues. It draws attention to these courageous young minds, like 6-year-old Maggie Larson, who is battling various medical issues.

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Interestingly, Clark herself had a heartwarming surprise waiting for her.

Caitlin Clark receives an emotional tribute from the Iowa Hawkeys

Caitlin Clark’s outstanding performance during the March Madness tournament last season captivated the world of sports fans as Iowa women’s basketball finished in second place. She rapidly became an internet sensation with her prodigious scoring prowess. Only LSU women’s basketball standout Angel Reese’s influence may rival Clark’s as a key player in the development of women’s college basketball.

The Iowa Hawkeyes recently made a gesture recognizing her talent. On Saturday, their marching band put on a creative performance during the halftime show by splitting into two unique ensembles. One group positioned themselves to resemble a basketball hoop. The other group took the shape of a basketball player, possibly representing Caitlin Clark.

A small group of band members carried a cut-out basketball as a beautiful finishing touch, replicating Clark’s amazing feat of making eight three-pointers in the Women’s National Championship game earlier in 2023.

Caitlin Clark, a unanimous All-American, averaged a staggering 27.8 points per game in the 2022–23 season. She was essential in helping the Hawkeyes defeat the South Carolina Gamecocks in the Final Four. Unfortunately, they ultimately lost to the LSU Tigers in the title game.

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Caitlin Clark is hands down one of the best players in college basketball. As she begins her senior year, she is a force to look out for! What are your thoughts on the basketballer’s heartfelt gesture for ‘Kid Captain’ Maggie Larson? Let us know in the comments below!