A little lift
Erwin Letona, a 14-year-old Venice High student, received a boost by attending UCLA practice on Wednesday. Letona, who was diagnosed with Leukemia in June, was in the team's end-of-practice huddle. He got to meet his favorite player, Bruce Davis, and got an autographed football from the team.
``Having him out here was a sign of strength,'' Davis said. ``It's great to have fans, especially a kid likee that. I'm glad I can have an affect on somebody, and I like being a role model.''
Davis is Letona's favorite player, but he was wearing a No. 7 jersey, the number which belongs to Ben Olson.
``You've got to order that special,'' Davis said.
Letona's parents - Blanca and Erwin - graduated from UCLA.
Letona was a linebacker with Venice High. Since he's going through chemotherapy, he's now being home-schooled.
``This brought his spirits up so high,'' said Blanca Erwin. ```He's supposed to be having fun in high school, but he's having to take the year off.''
Comments
Wow what an original idea.
Posted by: cv | September 20, 2007 08:21 AM
This is a great story. Kudos to Davis.
Posted by: Eddie | September 20, 2007 08:01 PM