High school football manager with Down syndrome scores TD, mother with terminal illness watches

Robby Heil, a senior with Down syndrome, has been an integral part of Novi Wildcat athletics for the last four years.

"You mean a lot to this team, I'm serious you're a big part of this," fellow senior Anthony D'annibale said on the sideline to Robby, right before his big moment.

And tonight they proved it. In the second quarter against South Lyon East, play was suspended, as Robby, the water boy, entered the game.

Just like they practiced, Robby got the hand off, and saw nothing but green in front of him.

Touchdown, Wildcats.

But the scene on the sidelines is what takes your breath away.
Robby's mother, Debbie, who is terminally ill with bone cancer, got to see her little boy live his dream. This type of joy, is overwhelming.

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