Tebow Plays Football and ‘Tebows’ With 4-Year-Old Leukemia Patient
- Posted on March 11, 2012 at 6:40pm by
Erica Ritz
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Preston Winslow, a four-year-old boy with acute myeloid leukemia, received the surprise of a lifetime on Saturday when Tim Tebow invited him to play some football.
According to Preston’s mother, Tebow’s invitation was completely unexpected. She said of the phone call, “the person on the other end was like, ‘Hi Celeste, this is Tim Tebow,’ and in shock, I was like ‘no way.’”
Because Preston’s father was a University of Florida graduate, Preston has followed Tebow throughout his entire career. When he met Tebow, he was wearing his number 15 Broncos jersey.
The Daily Mail recounts:
“Taking the boy’s hand, the two walked onto the indoor sports field together which – to his parents’ surprise – led to the two running and playing around.
‘Are you ready to catch it?’, Tebow asked the boy, according to WPTV. ‘Are you chasing me?’
‘It amazes me at how much energy he had out there playing and running around. He didn’t even want to stop,’ said Mrs Winslow.
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Leaving no opportunity missed, Tebow also took time to show the boy how to ‘Tebow’ with him, as it’s called – a popular reference to the athlete’s kneel for prayer during games.
Preston mimicked the stance, with both resting their left elbow on their left knee while their right knee stayed firmly on the ground.”
Despite a costly bone marrow transplant in June of 2011, the family discovered six months later that Preston’s cancer had returned. According to Preston’s League, a website that his parents update, “After two rounds of chemo, we have been told that treatment has not worked and Preston will not be able to move forward with a second transplant.”
“I just think that it’s so wonderful that Tim reaches out to these kids, you know, who have these health issues and this prognosis and gives [them] his time and gives them some extra happiness,” Mrs. Willow said.
Tebow, too, was reportedly incredibly moved by the event, and by Preston’s courage.
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Comments (53)
CatB
Posted on March 11, 2012 at 11:29pmTim is a “good man” it is too bad that he seems to be the exception and not the norm .. especially in sports and entertainment. … and God Bless Preston .. praying for a miracle.
Report Post »db321
Posted on March 12, 2012 at 1:21amIt is going to take a very shallow person to make a negative remark after reading this story.
Preston Winslow – you are a handsome young man and you have a lot of people asking God heal you form the tip of your head to the tip of your toes – we need you to have a complete recovery so you can replace Tebow’s position when he retires.
Thank you Tim for being Tebow!
Report Post »oneshiner
Posted on March 12, 2012 at 10:58amDB321, Agreed!. I’m reading the story and have tears in my eyes that a wonderful Christian believer takes the time for these little ones to give them hope and courage.
We need more of this type news and less of the hate filled news we seem to get. I just can’t read the news anymore. Too depressing. Just never knew there were so many hate filled people out there and many get away with it by calling themselves “comedians” Stop the world, I want off.
Report Post »dealer@678
Posted on March 11, 2012 at 11:18pmI now know what a real man of God looks like
Report Post »mischiefman2000
Posted on March 11, 2012 at 11:17pmThanks for setting an example my son can follow! The world is too full of cynical people who have no faith in God. I will pray for Preston to fight through this if God wants him to.
Report Post »BurntHills
Posted on March 11, 2012 at 11:07pmThis young man Tebow is what a true star is, one of God’s earthly stars. his KINDNESS to others is exactly why God gives us sunshine.. and Hope.
Report Post »LeadNotFollow
Posted on March 11, 2012 at 11:06pm…
Report Post »When I look into Preston’s eyes, I see hope, faith, love, and trust.
There is nothing on Earth, as beautiful as the face of a child. What an angel.
retiredlogger
Posted on March 11, 2012 at 11:06pmThank you God for people like Tim Tebow. May you bless him and the little boy. What a wonderful example of a Christian man. May God bless America with many more men like him.
Report Post »COFemale
Posted on March 11, 2012 at 11:04pmHow heartwarming and touching. Tim is a great man. It is a shame this young boys life looks grim right now. By the grace of God perhaps a new drug will be found that can save his life. God bless the child.
Report Post »run4thehills
Posted on March 11, 2012 at 11:00pmAlthough I wasn’t a Denver fan, I think Tebow was the shot in the arm that they needed for a long term Colorado team spirit. Big mistake!!!!!
Report Post »LeadNotFollow
Posted on March 11, 2012 at 10:58pm…
Tim Tebow will be a great Dad some day. God bless him.
The rumors of Tim and Taylor Swift as a couple, concerns me. Have you seen her perform lately? She’s gotten kind of wild and weird on stage. She’s starting to act a bit creepy.
Report Post »Hope she hasn’t fallen in with the illuminati crowd.
Therese
Posted on March 11, 2012 at 10:58pmWell, this post brought tears to my eyes. My sister (56) was diagnosed with ALL
Report Post »Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia 15 months ago. I was blessed to be a perfect match for her. We did a stem cell transplant on Nov. 8, 2011. She is now in remission. Sometimes Prayers are Answered and Sometimes we witness Miracles. I am so sad to hear that this little boy has the worst type of Leukemia. My wish is that more people Register with the Bone Marrow Registry, and perhaps help Extend the life of a loved one , or perhaps that of a complete Stranger. God Bless You Tim Tebow.
Robert-CA
Posted on March 11, 2012 at 10:57pmYou’re a true gentleman Mr Tebow .
Report Post »Hang in there Preston , we will pray for you .
BOGOTSTOGO
Posted on March 11, 2012 at 10:49pmA MAN of GOD a MAN of ACTION. GOD BLESS YOU TIM
Report Post »auntbea
Posted on March 11, 2012 at 10:47pmThanks Timbow! You make us proud.
Report Post »SpankDaMonkey
Posted on March 11, 2012 at 10:44pm.
And the Filthy Democrats Mock & Attack him every chance they get…….
Shine……
Report Post »momrules
Posted on March 11, 2012 at 10:37pmSeeing that small boy with his tiny hand in the hand of that fine young man as they go to play made me cry.
Report Post »Look at both of their faces.
God bless and heal you Preston. Thank you God for men like Tim.
And thank you Blaze for this story.
dealer@678
Posted on March 11, 2012 at 10:25pmWWJD. The picture above says it all.
Report Post »Mess23
Posted on March 11, 2012 at 10:20pmGreat role model. We need more like him.
Report Post »neverending
Posted on March 11, 2012 at 10:20pmWhat an amazing Godly young man Tim Tebow is. If only we could have millions just like him. Actions always speak volumes in compared to words. God bless him and may God see this family through the journey that lies ahead. He can and he will.
Report Post »Misty5
Posted on March 11, 2012 at 10:20pmWhat a guy! His future wife is going to be one lucky lady.
Report Post »Tri-ox
Posted on March 11, 2012 at 10:16pmBeautiful.
Report Post »dazedandamazed
Posted on March 11, 2012 at 10:05pmI think this is the real Tim just showing how much faith he has and giving a young cancer victim something he would never belived possible.
Report Post »KingCanon
Posted on March 11, 2012 at 10:01pmCompare Tebow‘s demeanor to Bill Maher’s
demeanor and tell me which one has genuine moral fiber for mankind.
Forget the “comedian” crutch Maher uses to be perverted.
Report Post »NO ONE SHOULD FALL FOR THAT “COMEDIAN” mask again!
LeeR47
Posted on March 11, 2012 at 9:57pmWhat an amazing young man and such a great role model! Prayers for Preston and his family!
Report Post »PoliticalTs.com
Posted on March 11, 2012 at 9:56pmHow can atheist possibly denegrate a man like Tebow, and his faith, when it compels him to do such wonderful things for others. When was the last time we heard of an atheist athlete, taking as much time as Tim does to help others?
Report Post »JoeKing
Posted on March 12, 2012 at 1:23pmI am a huge Tebow fan and I am also agnostic. He is one of the most wonderful humans I’ve ever seen. Just remember, not all atheists/agnostics hate religion. It doesn’t take a Christian to appreciate humanity at its best. You don’t need religion to be a good or great person nor are all people of religion good people.
Report Post »ChuckJ
Posted on March 11, 2012 at 9:51pmAgain showing how a man of God should act. God bless him and I pray he continues to be successful.
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