Thought you might need an uplifting story. I am a breast cancer survivor. Each summer A&M sponsors a breast cancer fundraiser called Chalk Talk. It is basically Football 101 for women. All of the coaches and most of the players are there. The evening includes a meal with coaches and players, a panel of players answering questions from the audience, football drills led by the position coaches and players, a meeting with the OC, meeting with the DC, a visit to the dressing room, and walking onto Kyle Field under the lights to the same drum entrance the team uses. It is an amazing experience and I highly recommend to every Aggie lady! The first year, I had just completed my chemo and had about 1/2 in. of hair. A young soft-spoken player came up to me, stuck out his hand and said,"Hi, I'm Von Miller." We visited about 45 min. and parted best buddies. The next year, Von came across the room to me, wanting to know how I was doing. Even called me by name!
Last spring, after the NFL draft, I wrote Von a letter congratulating him and thanking him for being such a great Fightin Texas Aggie. Until recently, I did not know if he had received the letter.
About a month ago, I received a package. I opened it and could see the front of a football jersey that said Broncos. However, the light bulb did not come on! Called the number on the return address to tell them I had received the package by mistake and would be returning it.The lady on the phone said, "I need you to take the jersey out the package and look at the back." On the back is "Miller" "58" and a personalized autograph to me. Lady said, "Von just wanted you to know how much he appreciated your letter." I even got a phone call later from his mother checking if I had gotten the jersey!
That, ladies and gentlemen, is the Aggie Spirit and something many of you need to be reminded of! Gig Em
Last spring, after the NFL draft, I wrote Von a letter congratulating him and thanking him for being such a great Fightin Texas Aggie. Until recently, I did not know if he had received the letter.
About a month ago, I received a package. I opened it and could see the front of a football jersey that said Broncos. However, the light bulb did not come on! Called the number on the return address to tell them I had received the package by mistake and would be returning it.The lady on the phone said, "I need you to take the jersey out the package and look at the back." On the back is "Miller" "58" and a personalized autograph to me. Lady said, "Von just wanted you to know how much he appreciated your letter." I even got a phone call later from his mother checking if I had gotten the jersey!
That, ladies and gentlemen, is the Aggie Spirit and something many of you need to be reminded of! Gig Em