North Carolina boy with heart condition scores NFL touchdown
Six-year-old Asher Harvey, born with a complex heart condition, signed a one-day contract with the Carolina Panthers and scored a touchdown during Fan Fest.
Updated last month2 new reports, including ABC News, Times of India.
The short version
A six-year-old boy with a congenital heart condition signed a one-day contract with the Carolina Panthers and scored a touchdown during a team event. The Make-A-Wish Foundation facilitated the experience.
A six-year-old boy named Asher Harvey signed a one-day contract with the Carolina Panthers.2,1 Harvey scored a touchdown during the team's Fan Fest event.2,1 The Make-A-Wish Foundation arranged the experience for Harvey.1
Harvey met Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young during the event.1 Harvey participated in team activities as part of the one-day contract.1 Harvey was born with a complex congenital heart defect.1
Harvey has undergone multiple heart surgeries in his lifetime.1 The experience was described as a joyful milestone for Harvey's family after years of medical challenges.1
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