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Drew Brees surprises California teen with prosthetic leg

Posted on 5/16/18 at 10:41 am
Posted by WPBTiger
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Posted on 5/16/18 at 10:41 am


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New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees gave a Southern California teenager a life-changing surprise Friday (May 11) when he surprised Alex Ruiz with a prosthetic leg.

The former San Diego Charger was at a Del Mar flag football event when he grabbed the microphone.

"Surprise," he shouted.

Brees gave Ruiz a walking prosthetic, then said once Ruiz gets the hang of it he will receive an athletic prosthetic to begin training with.

Ruiz suffered a severe leg injury while rolling out at quarterback and being tackled during an October 2017 game. The injury led to his foot being amputated.


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Brees is excited to have Ruiz walking again, but he has bigger goals for Ruiz.

"It's going to allow him to walk around, get around, and then eventually get to the point where he's able to play football again," Brees said. "Because ask him right now and there's no denying the look in his eye that that's what he wants to do."


Posted by TechDawg2007
Bawville
Member since Nov 2007
32249 posts
Posted on 5/16/18 at 10:42 am to
GOAT
Posted by Thib-a-doe Tiger
Member since Nov 2012
35346 posts
Posted on 5/16/18 at 10:43 am to
Rocket Racoon gonna need that leg
Posted by FearTheFish
Member since Dec 2007
3754 posts
Posted on 5/16/18 at 10:43 am to
I always get a kick out of Brees.
Posted by TH03
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Posted on 5/16/18 at 10:44 am to
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The former San Diego Charger


Posted by GetCocky11
Calgary, AB
Member since Oct 2012
51244 posts
Posted on 5/16/18 at 10:46 am to
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Drew Brees surprises California teen with prosthetic leg


I read this as Drew Brees surprising someone who just happens to have a prosthetic leg.
Posted by AnorexicGator
northshore
Member since Apr 2018
258 posts
Posted on 5/16/18 at 10:48 am to
Brees=class

nb4 he'll have a leg up on the competition
Posted by castorinho
13623 posts
Member since Nov 2010
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Posted on 5/16/18 at 10:49 am to
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Rocket Racoon gonna need that leg
Nah, it's been drowned.
Posted by Pecker
Rocky Top
Member since May 2015
16674 posts
Posted on 5/16/18 at 10:50 am to
It’s humbling to see people who lose limbs and still manage to keep a positive attitude. It’s admirable.
Posted by beaverfever
Little Rock
Member since Jan 2008
32643 posts
Posted on 5/16/18 at 10:52 am to
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I read this as Drew Brees surprising someone who just happens to have a prosthetic leg.
I read it as Drew Brees surprising someone by showing them HIS prosthetic leg.
Posted by ZeekFreak
Member since Jun 2017
583 posts
Posted on 5/16/18 at 10:52 am to
much better than dropping 9+ million on jewelry, at least he spending in the right areas now. Nice work Drew
Posted by Chad504boy
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Member since Feb 2005
166136 posts
Posted on 5/16/18 at 10:53 am to
"drew brees is one of the good guys" bs translator "i want to satisfy that man any way i can"
Posted by beauchristopher
new orleans
Member since Jan 2008
65821 posts
Posted on 5/16/18 at 11:41 am to
The smile on that kid is infectious.

Posted by beauchristopher
new orleans
Member since Jan 2008
65821 posts
Posted on 5/16/18 at 11:42 am to
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It’s humbling to see people who lose limbs and still manage to keep a positive attitude. It’s admirable.


Exactly. Man that kid seems to have an awesome attitude.
Posted by Mr. Shankly
Redding and Marshall Rd
Member since Aug 2004
5551 posts
Posted on 5/16/18 at 11:43 am to
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Brees gave Ruiz a walking prosthetic, then said once Ruiz gets the hang of it he will receive an athletic prosthetic to begin training with.


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