Athletes are heroes when they face their opposing teams on the fields. They bring thousands of fans together to watch them on Sunday nights. Fans feel proud to associate themselves with great players. Likewise, they are real-life heroes too. These busy athletes make their fans’ wishes come true. This story is about Josiah Desper, an eleven-year-old blood cancer survivor who was honored by his idols, the Washington Commanders, during a training camp session.
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Chase Young, who is the defensive end of the team, has not been back to the camps to practice. However, it seems like the team has found his replacement already! The little guy brought the toughness and courage which is so needed on the field. Josiah Desper aspires to become a defensive lineman.
Washington Commanders had fans happy!
Ron Rivera, the head coach of the Washington Commanders, pleaded with the teammates to make Desper feel like a part of the team. The eleven-year-old is a native of Maryland and is a huge fan of the Commanders. Rivera said, “ (Josiah) wants to be a defensive lineman, so he’s going to hang out with the defensive line in practice.”
Chase Young, who could not participate in the training camp, had a surprise gift planned for the young fan. A jersey with no. 99 and the name ‘Desper’ was printed on it. Everybody in the room erupted in applause.
This wholesome moment got the fans reacting to the tweet. A user who sees a lot of changes since the time the franchise changed its name.
Y’all can hate all y’all want but this team is doin more and more for this community and fan base than the “redskins” ever did tbh. Y’all lame if y’all not moved by the effort Ron, Jason Wright and the rest of these people put into everything. https://t.co/YBBk6NlnfR
— 🪖UNCLE RONNIE!!!! 🦹🏽♂️ (@SooEffinAWEsome) August 7, 2022
This fan appreciates the lovely and special gesture of the team towards a kid.
This is Good shit right here! Even if it is Washington! More of this in the World ! Ends a lot of bad shit!!!!!
— anthony tubelli (@anthony_tubelli) August 7, 2022
After this sweet gesture, this fan’s love for the team sky-rocketed!
Loving this team on and off the field right now! Can’t wait for Week1! 💯
— AZ Commander (@hopewell_aaron) August 7, 2022
A lot of commenters appreciate the head coach of the team and the president of the Washington Commanders.
Amazing guys, keep changing lives, truly great work from Ron and Jason Wright.
— Eoin Smith (@EoinSmith14) August 6, 2022
This user who loved the gesture, however, points out the change the franchise went through in 2020.
Being a Cowboys fan, I don't often like anything about this no-name, well, new-name team but this is BEAST MODE. Respect!
— Keith (@KeithBGP) August 6, 2022
Fans can not seem to get enough of River Ron even though they aren’t fans of the Commanders!
Absolutely love this , from a cowboys fan , I’m supposed to dislike Washington, but love river boat Ron a lot
— Johnny Johnson (@JohnnyJ34321967) August 7, 2022
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This user’s request for more of the precious moments!
Need more of this, and locker room/behind the scenes stuff
— Phillip Johnson (@PhillipJ8585) August 8, 2022
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Back in 2020, the team went through a bleak time when they dealt with Rivers’ own cancer diagnosis, which was difficult to navigate given the global pandemic. With the perils of injuries getting to the Washington Commanders, it is refreshing to see them make memories with a kid who will not forget it for the rest of his life.
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