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I was at the game last night and damn near cried, looking at this kid having the time of his life with no limbs.
It was a chilling experience but inspiring at the same time. God Bless him tothe upmost.
Laura Stolzenberg, left, looks on as her son, Michael, 8, of Weston shares a laugh with his dad Keith. Michael had both hands and feetamputated this summer after a bacterial infection. (.....read more here)
Michael was bitten by a bug on July 22, 2008, and went into shock two hours later. The next day, doctors warned his family that hewould likely die. He wound up spending more than seven weeks in the intensive-care unit of a South Florida hospital. He was the quarterback on his youthfootball team, a lacrosse player, an avid bicycle rider and video-game player.
All that changed, suddenly and without warning.
Eventually, the Heat learned of the boy's situation, and reached out. Michael was shown on the jumbo video screens Monday night during the game, got astanding ovation, then got the biggest thrill of all - the jersey.
"Hopefully we can get that signed and get it on the wall," Wade said.
Wade has often met with sick children during his time with the Heat, usually in private, often not wanting any part of the spotlight.
He didn't want any on Monday, either, even after making a gift so publicly.
"I knew where he was sitting, so when I caught his eye and saw him smile right back, it's great," Wade said. "It didn't matter at thattime, the connection that we had, it didn't matter who was looking. It was just us."
To make a donation or for more information, visit michaelstolzenbergtrust.org
Laura Stolzenberg, left, looks on as her son, Michael, 8, of Weston shares a laugh with his dad Keith. Michael had both hands and feetamputated this summer after a bacterial infection. (.....read more here)
Michael was bitten by a bug on July 22, 2008, and went into shock two hours later. The next day, doctors warned his family that hewould likely die. He wound up spending more than seven weeks in the intensive-care unit of a South Florida hospital. He was the quarterback on his youthfootball team, a lacrosse player, an avid bicycle rider and video-game player.
All that changed, suddenly and without warning.
Eventually, the Heat learned of the boy's situation, and reached out. Michael was shown on the jumbo video screens Monday night during the game, got astanding ovation, then got the biggest thrill of all - the jersey.
"Hopefully we can get that signed and get it on the wall," Wade said.
Wade has often met with sick children during his time with the Heat, usually in private, often not wanting any part of the spotlight.
He didn't want any on Monday, either, even after making a gift so publicly.
"I knew where he was sitting, so when I caught his eye and saw him smile right back, it's great," Wade said. "It didn't matter at thattime, the connection that we had, it didn't matter who was looking. It was just us."
To make a donation or for more information, visit michaelstolzenbergtrust.org
