I was working at a brain injury center in Ankeny 2 years ago we had a little boy who was a huge
ISU fan. In a coma, he always wore his
ISU bandana, had an
ISU blanket, and has
ISU posters all over his room. He had a crappy little football that they used to put into his hands for sensory integration.
I emailed Jamie Pollard about this kid and he gave me a free football with a few autographs on it. I just happend to be outside the IPF when coach Mac came out after practice. I asked him if he would sign the ball too. Very kindly he of course replied. He also took me inside to practice and asked his players to sign too. All the players were more than willing to sign the ball. I left with a free football loaded with well wishes and autographs.
It was a quick reminder for me how good of people we have at
ISU, as well as made his family very happy.
