The Panthers are so desperate for a good quarterback...

[Just Jack]

That they signed a 12 year old...

 

 

[Scott7975]

That is an awesome thing to do. Make a wish is one charity that I always liked and donate when I can. Didn't even know Dalton was still in the league damn.

Edited August 8 by Scott7975

[PonyBoy]

Kids getting cancer is #1 on my Life is not fair list!

 

Not getting to experience getting a driver license, prom, graduation from HS, College at least just sucks! 

 

I'm not ready to go, but I am so thankful to have lived this long to experience these things and more. 

[JimBob2232]

Future Bill.

[Mikie2times]

So cool, kid was great. Moment wasn't bigger than him. 

[Mr. WEO]

Tampa Bay signed Teddy Bridgewater, so.....

[Just Jack]

1 hour ago, PonyBoy said:

Kids getting cancer is #1 on my Life is not fair list!

 

Not getting to experience getting a driver license, prom, touching your first boobie, graduation from HS, College at least just sucks! 

 

I'm not ready to go, but I am so thankful to have lived this long to experience these things and more. 

 

You forgot one. 

[Chandler#81]

Ya cant do that  if you have cancer? 😳 WhoTF is gonna stop you??

7 hours ago, Just Jack said:

 

You forgot one. 

 

[RobbRiddick]

When the announcer said "and his wish is" just as it cut to a hot cheerleader dancing, my first thought was "yeah that's my wish too, kid".

 

That's a great thing for them to do. Nice that they didn't just let him play with them but had him signing the contract, signing autographs and stuff as well. They put a lot of thought and effort into it. 

[sherpa]

The Make a Wish program is a big deal in the airline business. In its early years, only the flight attendants would know and handle the special treatment. 

One time, I was doing a 757 ORD to orange County trip, and after we landed a flight attendant was at the cockpit door with a kid about 10 who looked quite ill. She told me he was a Make a Wish kid whose dream was to go to Disneyland.

She said he asked if he could see the cockpit and I said of course.

I got him set up in my seat and while the FO was explaining all the stuff to him his dad told me he had terminal cancer, and D'land was his dream. I was so impressed with him. Anyway, he spent about 15 mins in my seat and when he left he looked really happy. Lots of pics etc.

I gave him my card with my address and some kind, encouraging words on  the back, and about a week later I got a thank you card from him expressing how much fun he had in the cockpit.

About a month after that, I got a note from his dad who said he had passed away, but wanted me to know that the cockpit visit was more thrilling to him than D'land, and that they had framed a few of the pics and placed them with him in his hospital room at the end. It really made an impression on me.

Now, they have a full thing at the gate prior to boarding for these kids and everybody is made aware.

It is an immense pleasure to put a smile on these kid's faces.

(Please, no "Airplane" movie jokes)

[BillsShredder83]

10 hours ago, Mr. WEO said:

Tampa Bay signed Teddy Bridgewater, so.....

 

11 hours ago, PonyBoy said:

Kids getting cancer is #1 on my Life is not fair list!

 

Not getting to experience getting a driver license, prom, graduation from HS, College at least just sucks! 

 

I'm not ready to go, but I am so thankful to have lived this long to experience these things and more. 

Teddy getting suspended for all the stuff he was doing for those kids is def in the top 1,000 not fair list.  Glad to see him back in NFL, good dude with a great attitude. That injury gave him a special outlook on life I can relate to.  I lost an arm and broke several bones in a nasty accident in 2020, survived being on a ventilator.  I know Teddys wasnt quite that but being a pro athlete and almost losing a leg is bound to change your mental chemistry.  Dudes a beast for letting it be a positive change

[The Jokeman]

13 hours ago, Just Jack said:

That they signed a 12 year old...

 

 

Is he taller than Bryce Young? 

[Captain Hindsight]

42 minutes ago, The Jokeman said:

Is he taller than Bryce Young? 

I still can't believe he went 1st overall. Dude is tiny by NFL standards 

[BobbyC81]

On 8/8/2025 at 3:35 AM, sherpa said:

(Please, no "Airplane" movie jokes)

Now that it’s been a few days:

 

”Joey, have you ever seen a grown man naked?”

[SoonerBillsFan]

On 8/8/2025 at 5:35 AM, sherpa said:

The Make a Wish program is a big deal in the airline business. In its early years, only the flight attendants would know and handle the special treatment. 

One time, I was doing a 757 ORD to orange County trip, and after we landed a flight attendant was at the cockpit door with a kid about 10 who looked quite ill. She told me he was a Make a Wish kid whose dream was to go to Disneyland.

She said he asked if he could see the cockpit and I said of course.

I got him set up in my seat and while the FO was explaining all the stuff to him his dad told me he had terminal cancer, and D'land was his dream. I was so impressed with him. Anyway, he spent about 15 mins in my seat and when he left he looked really happy. Lots of pics etc.

I gave him my card with my address and some kind, encouraging words on  the back, and about a week later I got a thank you card from him expressing how much fun he had in the cockpit.

About a month after that, I got a note from his dad who said he had passed away, but wanted me to know that the cockpit visit was more thrilling to him than D'land, and that they had framed a few of the pics and placed them with him in his hospital room at the end. It really made an impression on me.

Now, they have a full thing at the gate prior to boarding for these kids and everybody is made aware.

It is an immense pleasure to put a smile on these kid's faces.

(Please, no "Airplane" movie jokes)

Kudos amd blessings to you for doing that.

[Jalan81]

On 8/8/2025 at 6:35 AM, sherpa said:

The Make a Wish program is a big deal in the airline business. In its early years, only the flight attendants would know and handle the special treatment. 

One time, I was doing a 757 ORD to orange County trip, and after we landed a flight attendant was at the cockpit door with a kid about 10 who looked quite ill. She told me he was a Make a Wish kid whose dream was to go to Disneyland.

She said he asked if he could see the cockpit and I said of course.

I got him set up in my seat and while the FO was explaining all the stuff to him his dad told me he had terminal cancer, and D'land was his dream. I was so impressed with him. Anyway, he spent about 15 mins in my seat and when he left he looked really happy. Lots of pics etc.

I gave him my card with my address and some kind, encouraging words on  the back, and about a week later I got a thank you card from him expressing how much fun he had in the cockpit.

About a month after that, I got a note from his dad who said he had passed away, but wanted me to know that the cockpit visit was more thrilling to him than D'land, and that they had framed a few of the pics and placed them with him in his hospital room at the end. It really made an impression on me.

Now, they have a full thing at the gate prior to boarding for these kids and everybody is made aware.

It is an immense pleasure to put a smile on these kid's faces.

(Please, no "Airplane" movie jokes)

Nothing like tearing up sitting in the airport waiting to fly🤦‍♂️Thanks for sharing 👍

[eball]

On 8/7/2025 at 8:23 PM, PonyBoy said:

Kids getting cancer is #1 on my Life is not fair list!

 

Not getting to experience getting a driver license, prom, graduation from HS, College at least just sucks! 

 

I'm not ready to go, but I am so thankful to have lived this long to experience these things and more. 

 

I’m sure somebody is willing to explain to you that this is “all part of a loving god’s plan”…. 🙄