Advertisement

We need your help now

Support from readers like you keeps The Journal open.

You are visiting us because we have something you value. Independent, unbiased news that tells the truth. Advertising revenue goes some way to support our mission, but this year it has not been enough.

If you've seen value in our reporting, please contribute what you can, so we can continue to produce accurate and meaningful journalism. For everyone who needs it.

who's chopping onions

Meet the boy whose friends will restore your faith in humanity

Danny, champion of the world.

image

DANNY KEEFE ISN’T your average six-year-old.

Small for his age, he stands out of the crowd in his dapper suit, tie and jaunty fedora.

When he was born, the Bostonian suffered a brain haemorrhage, and his parents were told he would have serious health problems.

But the plucky kid hasn’t let anything – including speech issues – stand in his way, and is the water boy for the Bridgewater Badgers Division 5 Peewees team.

So when his teammates heard that some people were picking on Danny for the way he speaks, they decided to do something very special

(WCVB Channel  Boston/YouTube)

Read: Dog survives 90km ride stuck in bumper after being hit by car>

Your Voice
Readers Comments
20
    Submit a report
    Please help us understand how this comment violates our community guidelines.
    Thank you for the feedback
    Your feedback has been sent to our team for review.