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Anthony Hickey is a great kid...great story
Posted on 11/21/13 at 10:11 am
Posted on 11/21/13 at 10:11 am
Anthony is a really good kid, even if he has some trouble being on time and organized (the stuff that gets him into trouble).
Some of you may have already seen this article, if not take a look:
LINK
I'm pretty sure he'd be very nervous about this, but I'm glad JJ took him to the school.
Something else about Anthony that a lot of you won't know about, is his special relationship with a young wheelchair-bound boy in Ascension Parish. This kid has severe Cerebral Palsy and can hardly speak. There is nothing wrong with his intellect. I posted about it in spring, so apologies to all that read it before.
My husband and I help out in a special needs kids inclusion league.This league plays Tball. Each spring, some of the men's basketball team come to Ascension Parish and help the kids play with the final T ball game of the season. The team hands out the trophies at the end. These children have all kinds of different disabilities.
Anthony was paired with the boy with CP on 3rd base (each child "plays" a fielding position even if they can't actually do it). The boy couldn't verbally communicate with Anthony, but that didn't stop Anthony from talking to him. He realized that the kid could understand him fine. Many people would feel awkward in this situation, and wouldn't know how to approach it.
I watched as Anthony held this little boy's hand throughout their times fielding 3rd base. After the game he spontaneously gave him his LSU shirt, which made the boy's Mom cry.
Anthony became the child's hero.
In summer (after I posted the above story) This child had to have surgery to cut his Achilles tendons, which had shortened due to being wheelchair bound for years. Dr's did this to enable him to use his legs to stand up in a standing frame. Anthony was told, and he decided to go visit him. This he did. I was there. He and the boy watched Spongebob Square pants on TV together (LOL). This was very special time for the kid, as you can imagine.
Later in the summer, Anthony gave him a SpongeBob clock for his room.
This child has been in Physical Therapy to help him strengthen his legs. This is very difficult and painful. The therapists and his Mom urge him on with "would Anthony Hickey give up?", which apparently works.
The kid now watches LSU basketball on TV/computer. My husband and I are working on arrangements for him to attend a practice. His Mom thinks a game in the PMac would be too overwhelming.
I apologize for this being a very long post, but I hope you've been able to read to the end.
BTW Johnny Jones and Andre Stringer jumped right in without awkwardness at the Tball game.
Some of you may have already seen this article, if not take a look:
LINK
I'm pretty sure he'd be very nervous about this, but I'm glad JJ took him to the school.
Something else about Anthony that a lot of you won't know about, is his special relationship with a young wheelchair-bound boy in Ascension Parish. This kid has severe Cerebral Palsy and can hardly speak. There is nothing wrong with his intellect. I posted about it in spring, so apologies to all that read it before.
My husband and I help out in a special needs kids inclusion league.This league plays Tball. Each spring, some of the men's basketball team come to Ascension Parish and help the kids play with the final T ball game of the season. The team hands out the trophies at the end. These children have all kinds of different disabilities.
Anthony was paired with the boy with CP on 3rd base (each child "plays" a fielding position even if they can't actually do it). The boy couldn't verbally communicate with Anthony, but that didn't stop Anthony from talking to him. He realized that the kid could understand him fine. Many people would feel awkward in this situation, and wouldn't know how to approach it.
I watched as Anthony held this little boy's hand throughout their times fielding 3rd base. After the game he spontaneously gave him his LSU shirt, which made the boy's Mom cry.
Anthony became the child's hero.
In summer (after I posted the above story) This child had to have surgery to cut his Achilles tendons, which had shortened due to being wheelchair bound for years. Dr's did this to enable him to use his legs to stand up in a standing frame. Anthony was told, and he decided to go visit him. This he did. I was there. He and the boy watched Spongebob Square pants on TV together (LOL). This was very special time for the kid, as you can imagine.
Later in the summer, Anthony gave him a SpongeBob clock for his room.
This child has been in Physical Therapy to help him strengthen his legs. This is very difficult and painful. The therapists and his Mom urge him on with "would Anthony Hickey give up?", which apparently works.
The kid now watches LSU basketball on TV/computer. My husband and I are working on arrangements for him to attend a practice. His Mom thinks a game in the PMac would be too overwhelming.
I apologize for this being a very long post, but I hope you've been able to read to the end.
BTW Johnny Jones and Andre Stringer jumped right in without awkwardness at the Tball game.
This post was edited on 11/21/13 at 12:20 pm
Posted on 11/21/13 at 10:18 am to Britgirl
My favorite on the team right now for sure
Posted on 11/21/13 at 10:18 am to Britgirl
Hickey will go down as one of my all-time favorite Tigers, zero doubt in my mind. The fight and tenacity with which he's played (even on awful teams) and the way he's taken the team on his back so many times shows so much about his character that you've now confirmed for us. Seems like the kind of guy that people want to follow. Thanks for the story
Posted on 11/21/13 at 10:26 am to Britgirl
Props to Anthony. Their is a lot of good going on in this world that seldom gets reported. Best wishes to your son! God Bless!
Posted on 11/21/13 at 10:32 am to Britgirl
I'm glad he's a tiger. Good basketball player and a better person off the court
Posted on 11/21/13 at 10:32 am to Britgirl
I love to hear about positive things like this. The media and TD sensationalize and focus on the bad most of the time. Truth is, there are many great stories that we never even hear about. Props to hickey for making a difference off the court as well.
Posted on 11/21/13 at 10:33 am to Britgirl
Thanks for posting.
My son (just turned 5) is a huge Hickey fan, more so than any other single athlete and has so the last 2 years.
I'd love him to get a high 5 or something at some point.
My son (just turned 5) is a huge Hickey fan, more so than any other single athlete and has so the last 2 years.
I'd love him to get a high 5 or something at some point.
Posted on 11/21/13 at 10:35 am to Britgirl
Good on him.
Let us know if the boy is able to make it to a practice. Would be great.
Let us know if the boy is able to make it to a practice. Would be great.
Posted on 11/21/13 at 10:37 am to Britgirl
CSB…no really, a great story
Posted on 11/21/13 at 10:39 am to Britgirl
Gotta love Anthony. He's had as much a part in turning this program around as any. Clutch player. Good kid. Good story
Posted on 11/21/13 at 10:46 am to Britgirl
quote:
I apologize for this being a very long post, but I hope you've been able to read to the end.
every word and well worth it and thank you for sharing your story and the link. there is a special place in my heart that I reserve for those who nurture and help children who have been touched by god. thanks again.
geaux Anthony and to the young man in question...You are my hero.
Posted on 11/21/13 at 10:55 am to Britgirl
Thanks for posting this Brit this story really touched my heart especially the part about would Anthony Hickey give up.what an inspiration Hickey is too this young man may God bless them both
Posted on 11/21/13 at 10:58 am to byubengalboy
Great story. You have to hope a kid like AH continues to grow with his game and eventually gets a chance to earn a living playing (if that is what he wants).
There are so many student-athletes that go out there and devote their time to put a smile on others face.
It really is sad that some of these kids get villianized for going out and doing the absolute best they can for the school they go to because someone laying on their arse on a couch thinks that it isn't enough. Sure their are some tpos out there, but their are also alot of really good kids as well. Fans need to remember that these are just kids for the most part.
Thanks for sharing this story. Made me appreciate Hickey all that much more.
There are so many student-athletes that go out there and devote their time to put a smile on others face.
It really is sad that some of these kids get villianized for going out and doing the absolute best they can for the school they go to because someone laying on their arse on a couch thinks that it isn't enough. Sure their are some tpos out there, but their are also alot of really good kids as well. Fans need to remember that these are just kids for the most part.
Thanks for sharing this story. Made me appreciate Hickey all that much more.
Posted on 11/21/13 at 10:59 am to Britgirl
Thanks for sharing. Great story.
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