Pack93z
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16 years ago
I truly hope this kids game translates into the NFL game.. because I think I have another favorite player to root for.. no matter the color of his uniform.

As to young mister Merriweather.. you and kids like you have hearts of champions already.. I look forward to seeing your smile on draft day.

Another young player coming into the league that seems to have a grasp on this thing called life already.. tip of the hat Mr. Curry.

Wake Forest Linebacker Invites Leukemia Survivor to Draft
Posted by Aaron Wilson on April 15, 2009, 12:20 p.m.

On the football field, Wake Forest linebacker Aaron Curry has a reputation as a big hitter and is regarded as one of the top players in the draft.

Off the field, Curry has a big heart, as evidenced by him inviting a young leukemia survivor to attend the NFL Draft with him in New York.

According to the Associated Press, Curry met Bryson Merriweather, 12, at St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital in Memphis, Tenn.

Merriweathers leukemia is currently in remission after receiving five rounds of chemotherapy. He has been hospitalized for nearly two years.

We were acting like he was just taking me on a regular tour around the hospital, Curry told the AP. Toward the end we ended up outside tossing each other a football and I just started talking about the draft.

He said he had seen it and I was telling him that I had been invited and if he would join me in this experience. So I said, So come to New York with me and get drafted into the NFL.

Merriweather, who hopes to play football again one day, is overjoyed to be going to the draft.

The Alabama native used to play tight end and defensive end before the discovery that his chest pains and shortness of breath were caused by acute myeloid leukemia.

Although the cancer is in remission, Merriweathers younger brother is a candidate to give him a bone marrow transplant at some point if needed. Merriweather has been trying to raise awareness about the disease through bone marrow transplant drives.

After meeting Bryson, I just think it was the perfect route to go, Curry said. Bryson has already done some things in the community and hes only 12.

"PFTalk" wrote:


"The oranges are dry; the apples are mealy; and the papayas... I don't know what's going on with the papayas!"
Rockmolder
16 years ago
I read this on NFL.com, was doubting wether to post it or not, but you beat me to it.

This is just great. An amazing example of how to use your 'celeb powers' for good. I have to admit that I was thinking about a promotional stunt and what not, but he doesn't seem like the guy for that. Really classy player and overall smart guy, it seems.
Pack93z
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16 years ago

I have to admit that I was thinking about a promotional stunt and what not, but he doesn't seem like the guy for that. Really classy player and overall smart guy, it seems.

"Rockmolder" wrote:



Could it be just a stunt.. maybe, but to take this kid to a hot button high profile event while I am sure others are clamoring to go with, shows me something beyond just some pub.

Never know.. but for this young man, Merriweather.. it will be a lifetime memory that can never be replaced.
"The oranges are dry; the apples are mealy; and the papayas... I don't know what's going on with the papayas!"
MattG04
16 years ago
Great Story, would love to have Curry in a Packer Uniform, he is the definition of 'Packer People'
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Trippster
16 years ago
awesome. just awesome.


we are here to help each other. Curry gets that.
"Let Your Light Shine!"
Cheesey
16 years ago

awesome. just awesome.


we are here to help each other. Curry gets that.

"Trippster" wrote:


So do you Trippster......you've been there for me.......SEVERAL times!!!
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Pack93z
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16 years ago
I truly hope young Mr. Merriweather enjoys the experience and someplace the broadcast focuses on this story..

One of the highlights I am looking forward to..
"The oranges are dry; the apples are mealy; and the papayas... I don't know what's going on with the papayas!"
ILikeThePackers39
16 years ago
I love this kid - and I'd love it if we had a spot for him and he fell. Just seems like a hell of a guy, and you gotta love that.
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Rockmolder
16 years ago
Thought I'd dig this thread up after I found this on NFL.com

http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-draft/09000d5d8106f48e/Sharing-a-dream 
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