Still haven’t picked an NFL team? Well get ready for Cleveland to become your franchise of choice.
The Browns have displayed some amazing kindness by turning the dreams of one sick 9-year-old into reality by signing him to a one-day contract.
Young Dylan Sutcliffe had been diagnosed with ataxia telangiectasia but maintained that his one dream was to play for his favourite team, the Cleveland Browns.
“Ataxia telangiectasia (A-T) is a primary immunodeficiency disease that affects a number of different organs in the body. A rare, recessive genetic disorder that affects between one out of every 40,000-100,000 children worldwide, A-T is a progressive ailment that is characterized by neurological problems, particularly abnormalities of balance, recurrent sinus and respiratory infections and dilated blood vessels in the eyes and on the surface of the skin. Patients also typically have immune system abnormalities and are very sensitive to the effects of radiation.”
Thanks to the make-a-wish foundation, Sutcliffe got the chance to be a Browns player as he signed a one-day deal yesterday.
NEWS: Browns sign 9-year-old Dylan Sutcliffe through Make-A-Wish to a one-day contract. READ: http://t.co/c6IpuA83YA pic.twitter.com/O4NwJkEmJw
— Cleveland Browns (@Browns) June 2, 2015
VIDEO: Browns welcome new signing Dylan Sutcliffe to the team facility in Berea. pic.twitter.com/qYMUfkdhgb — Cleveland Browns (@Browns) June 2, 2015
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“We are excited to add another quality player to our roster as we prepare for the 2015 season,” said general manager Ray Farmer. “When we first connected with Dylan, it was clear he was a competitor who had all of the right attributes to be a contributor to our team.”
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Big excitement in #Cleveland as the Browns’ newest draft pick Dylan signs his one-day contract with the team! pic.twitter.com/iaefMzJOcC
— Make-A-Wish OKI (@makeawishohkyin) June 2, 2015
GM Ray Farmer presents Dylan with the #7 jersey — Dylan’s favorite number. pic.twitter.com/8DsiqVFnuo
— Cleveland Browns (@Browns) June 2, 2015
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Dylan got to watch film with Farmer and was treated to a private coaching session with assistant coach Mike Pettine before meeting the team on the practice field. He was also presented with his very own locker in the changing room.
