Kaden

Kaden is a True Warrior who has Sickle Cell even with the disease he plays Flag football and basketball He's the Athlete of the year.

Placed 13th

in their group

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What do they love most about playing their sport(s)?

He loves that he can run real fast he is able to score a touchdown when playing flag football with Basketball he loves defense and shooting the ball He was told due to Sickle Cell he cannot play tackle football because if he gets a concussion he can have a stroke. He like to have fun and go against others and friends


Who inspires them—on or off the field—and why?

Damar Hamlin - He shows me that even after his Heart Attack he was able to get back up and do it again. He's a Warrior like me. Josh Allen- He shows him that no matter what you can do all things like throwing the football. His brother inspire him off the field and coaches him on how he can get better


What’s one moment in their athletic journey that makes you proudest?

Kaden was in the hospital due to having a Sickle Cell crisis doctor released him on a Friday he was determined to be at his game on Saturday because that's how much he loves football I was worried but he said mom I got this watch I said ok but don't push to much my Boy went out there an mad 2 touched downs and got a interception he was awarded MVP that day. I was so proud that I let him decide what he was going to do.

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