Young fan with rare disorders enjoys dream day at NFL stadium
One by one, Cooper Schagle received high fives from the defending Super Bowl champions, the Kansas City Chiefs.Among them waiting was Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, his favorite player. Before the Chiefs squared off against the Los Angeles Chargers last Sunday, Cooper and his family had a dream day. They hung out on the sidelines, soaking in the atmosphere.”There are times in our lives where we didn’t know what the next day would be like, or if he’d make it to this point, and here he is today doing incredible things,” said Cait Schagle, his mother. Cooper Schagle faces several rare disorders, one of which makes him allergic to cold temperatures.”He’s not getting things like ice creams or ice in his drinks,” Cait Schagle said. Despite his challenges, Cooper enjoys playing football, basketball, and golf. His dream is to become a zookeeper one day.”What’s the first thing you’d do once you become a zookeeper?” Cooper was asked. His response: “Be the frog catcher.”Cooper’s unforgettable day with the Chiefs was made possible by The Dream Factory.Video above: David Ortiz gives Make-A-Wish recipient VIP tour of Fenway Park
One by one, Cooper Schagle received high fives from the defending Super Bowl champions, the Kansas City Chiefs.
Among them waiting was Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, his favorite player.
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Before the Chiefs squared off against the Los Angeles Chargers last Sunday, Cooper and his family had a dream day.
They hung out on the sidelines, soaking in the atmosphere.
“There are times in our lives where we didn’t know what the next day would be like, or if he’d make it to this point, and here he is today doing incredible things,” said Cait Schagle, his mother.
Cooper Schagle faces several rare disorders, one of which makes him allergic to cold temperatures.
“He’s not getting things like ice creams or ice in his drinks,” Cait Schagle said.
Despite his challenges, Cooper enjoys playing football, basketball, and golf.
His dream is to become a zookeeper one day.
“What’s the first thing you’d do once you become a zookeeper?” Cooper was asked.
His response: “Be the frog catcher.”
Cooper’s unforgettable day with the Chiefs was made possible by The Dream Factory.
Video above: David Ortiz gives Make-A-Wish recipient VIP tour of Fenway Park