It’s always inspiring when a sports athlete uses his fame to help kids. Last night, J.J. Watt, defensive end for the Houston Texans, made a kind gesture to a teenage fan with Down syndrome, Trey Brandt:
Looks like he made more than one fan happy:
https://twitter.com/Wendyyy_h/status/456295019033280513
@JJWatt You're a good egg, mister.
— Laurie Kenley (@lakenley) April 16, 2014
@JJWatt Ugh, this is why I love you. Such an inspiration to so many people including myself. Proud fan. ??☺
— ?? (@riasmode) April 16, 2014
@JJWatt That's awesome of you too do for him!
— Emma (@aniyah2105) April 16, 2014
“@JJWatt: The kids at Trey's school didn't believe that we were friends… http://t.co/Z1PCXr7h8C” SO SWEET
— Chelsea (@chelseagant) April 16, 2014
“@JJWatt: The kids at Trey's school didn't believe that we were friends… http://t.co/g8tJqwRm1A” This is awesome 🙂
— Kellie Slater (@Slater_Hater) April 16, 2014
Way to go Trey !!"@JJWatt: The kids at Trey's school didn't believe that we were friends… http://t.co/nqtUNlfaWi”
— Katy Football (@Katyfootball) April 16, 2014
What a great dude and role model……“@JJWatt: The kids at Trey's school didn't believe that we were friends… http://t.co/sZoUYtXOIR”
— Jarod Einsohn (@Jarodeinsohn) April 16, 2014
@JJWatt You have such a big heart.
— laanba (@laanba) April 16, 2014
https://twitter.com/joeldavidmoore/status/456238939209089024
@JJWatt you are the best of the best, on and off the field. Thanks for giving my boys a solid role model! See you May 2!
— Jordan Sluka (@jrd4life) April 16, 2014
Right or wrong, I figure pro athletes who seem too good to be true usually are. But @JJWatt keeps challenging that. http://t.co/PR9S3r6dER
— Jason Wilde (@jasonjwilde) April 16, 2014
https://twitter.com/Blaine_Glover/status/456267534669324288
It is hard to not respect the hell out of a guy like JJ Watt. He just gets it http://t.co/cTQPLObIHo
— Matt Eurich (@MattEurich) April 16, 2014
@JJWatt you're such an inspiration and humble about everything you do. You're perfect ❤️
— Tara. (@_TaraGillespie) April 16, 2014
@JJWatt – Defending a friend. That's true friendship. WTG
— Allegra Shea (@AllegrainIraq) April 16, 2014
Keep up the good work, J.J.
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