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Her dad died. So her favorite NFL star took her to the father-daughter dance.
Philadelphia Eagles player Anthony Harris flew across the country to escort his 11-year-old fan to the event
For Audrey Soape, the father-daughter dance is a big social event and always a highlight of her year. This year, though, as it was drawing near, the 11-year-old was filled with dread.
Audreys father died in March. Just five weeks later, she also lost her grandfather, who would have been her stand-in date to the dance.
We had such a horrible year, and she had been through so much, said Audreys mother, Holly Soape.
Still, Audrey wanted to attend the dance at her local church with all her friends. About a month before the event, Soape started brainstorming date options for her daughter. One man came to mind. It seemed improbable that an National Football League player would say yes, but there was no harm in asking her daughters favorite sports star.
Stinky The Clown
(67,838 posts)mcar
(42,465 posts)Humans can be good.
What a kind heart Anthony Harris has. Also, the girl's mom for asking him.
flying rabbit
(4,648 posts)Awesome gent.
brer cat
(24,646 posts)I needed a few tissues to get through it.
mcar
(42,465 posts)Tearing up again just thinking about it.
calimary
(81,593 posts)I love him for this gesture.
Your mama raised you right, sir. Raised you BRILLIANTLY! And with a mighty big heart.
lucca18
(1,245 posts)Thank you for posting!
lpbk2713
(42,774 posts)Something she will remember all her life.
Cha
(298,017 posts)Mahalo, mcar
mcar
(42,465 posts)doing what she could to make her dear daughter be happy - after the losses they suffered.
Thanks Cha.
Cha
(298,017 posts)loses someone we love.
Deuxcents
(16,441 posts)Sure did move the humanity meter up. I hope they have the time of their lives
LetMyPeopleVote
(145,839 posts)mcar
(42,465 posts)what a moment!
LetMyPeopleVote
(145,839 posts)Losing a father is hard at that age
mcar
(42,465 posts)and 7 months pregnant. I'm 63 now and still remember the pain - still feel it sometimes.
I cannot imagine experiencing that as a child.
LetMyPeopleVote
(145,839 posts)mcar
(42,465 posts)Coventina
(27,223 posts)Seriously, though, that's awesome!
George II
(67,782 posts)ProfessorGAC
(65,381 posts)That man scored a touchdown!
Great story.
ancianita
(36,216 posts)mcar
(42,465 posts)What a wonderful man.
ancianita
(36,216 posts)MLAA
(17,369 posts)DemUnleashed
(633 posts)Such a beautiful story!!!
GoCubsGo
(32,100 posts)and a trip to the hair salon. I saw this story on the news the other day. Anthony has gained at least one new fan, and I'm sure I'm not alone.
Mr. Evil
(2,863 posts)Humanity at its best! What a really nice thing to do.
I hate the Eagles but, now I'm an Anthony Harris fan! What an awesome gesture from obviously awesome human being!
Goodheart
(5,351 posts)Way to go, Anthony!
twodogsbarking
(9,913 posts)PoindexterOglethorpe
(25,927 posts)What a wonderful human being!
NurseJackie
(42,862 posts)We need more op's like this.
mcar
(42,465 posts)Too much doom and gloom here lately.
Scrivener7
(51,083 posts)Emile
(23,144 posts)Something that's been a rarity with some people!
argyl
(3,064 posts)But as an NFL star he turned what would have been a heartbreaking event into something truly special for this little girl.
Poiuyt
(18,133 posts)She thinks that all NFL players are brutes and wife beaters.
Blue Owl
(50,567 posts)What a heartwarming story!