Chicago Bears give linebacker Danny Trevathan heartwarming surprise
On a Saturday afternoon with sports games galore, there’s no shortage of feel-good stories.
But this one, featuring the Chicago Bears’ Danny Trevathan, is particularly touching.
After learning that his grandmother, Dorothy McElroy, had never seen him play in Chicago because of her battle with cancer, the Bears decided to change that. At a team meeting, with Trevathan in the back of the huddle, head coach Matt Nagy had a surprise.
.@Grindin_59's grandmother, Dorothy McElroy has been battling cancer and hasn't been to Chicago to see him play due to her health challenges.
This weekend, at our #CrucialCatch game that changes. pic.twitter.com/lIvH9cwPNZ
— Chicago Bears (@ChicagoBears) October 20, 2018
Even when he was called up to the front, the linebacker had no idea that his grandmother had just arrived in style on a golf cart.
A long hug with grandma came next followed by a hug with Nagy.
Football is family. 🐻⬇️#CrucialCatch | #DaBears pic.twitter.com/jxGJfnby23
— Chicago Bears (@ChicagoBears) October 20, 2018
If that wasn’t enough for your heartstrings, Trevathan’s complete gratitude and appreciation for his team should do it.
If you honestly know me… you know I believe in good vibes & straight up hard work no matter what. This is the first time in my 7 years that a team has done anything special for me. Made me feel loved, like family. Yes that’s exactly what they are FAMILY #muchluvfromFive9
— Danny Trevathan (@Grindin_59) October 20, 2018
McElroy will be in the stands as her grandson and the Bears take on the New England Patriots on Sunday.
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