Generous 12-year-old has wish fulfilled by Eagles after helping homeless
A 12-year-old boy from Philadelphia who has dedicated his own Make-A-Wish experience to helping others saw one of his personal dreams fulfilled Thursday.
A 12-year-old Philadelphia boy, Sam Okyere, recently had a wish granted by the Philadelphia Eagles. Sam, who is battling a blood disorder, decided to host a family day event at a West Philadelphia homeless shelter, choosing to give back rather than receive. His dream of meeting Jalen Hurts and Saquon Barkley of the Eagles came true when the players visited training camp to spend time with Sam.
Hurts commended Sam for his selflessness and dedication to helping others, saying he was "mighty impressive" for doing it at such a young age. The two bonded over video games during their visit, with Sam encouraging Barkley to return to LEGO building.
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