New York Giants defensive lineman Dexter Lawrence is known for his immense size, but many are finding out that he has a big heart to match.
This week, Lawrence made 18-year-old cancer survivor Joshua Rhodes’ day when he surprised him with a pair of Super Bowl tickets.
Inspirational Story. Love Josh’s Heart, Strength And Faith During His Very Tough Times!!💙 Thanks For Being A Giants Fan! #JoshStrong #BigBlue https://t.co/qCHqnjuwmH
— Dexter Lawrence II “Sexy Dexy” (@llawrence2139) January 31, 2020
Rhodes is not only a cancer survivor, he also lost his coach and fellow classmates in the 2018 Parkland school shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. He had to quit football to undergo treatment for a brain tumor.
The gift is more than special to Rhodes. Not only has he never been to a Super Bowl, he’s never been to a football game period.
“I’m overwhelmed,” Rhodes said through tears. “I’ve always wanted to go to a football game.”
Rhodes, who plans to join the Coast Guard one day, was aboard one of their ships docked in Miami Beach to conduct an interview about his journey and what he’s been through over the last three years. What he did not expect to see was Giants rookie defensive tackle and 2019 first-round draft pick Dexter Lawrence suddenly appear.
Lawrence and the Giants teamed up with the NFL to surprise the young Giants fan with the tickets in what was an emotional moment for the cancer survivor.
It is not the first time Rhodes has received a gift from the Giants. Last year, the Make-A-Wish Foundation remodeled Rhodes’ 2006 H3 Hummer delivered by defensive lineman Jonathan Jenkins.
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