Former Denver Broncos quarterback Tim Tebow has surprised his fans once more. This time, he hung out with two cancer-stricken brothers who have long been wishing to meet the aspiring pro baseball player.
Back in November, Tebow met with Preston and Parker Jackson, who were both diagnosed last year with pancreatic neuroendocrine cancer, a genetic form of cancer that their father was also battling. For two days and three nights, the brothers were treated to luxurious accommodations, upscale dining, surprises at every turn, and of course, a one-on-one time with their idol.
Tebow not only hung out with them over lunch, he also gave them a tour of Auburn's football facilities, as seen in a heartwarming video uploaded by W15H, Tebow's charitable foundation. The three also took photos, played catch, talked, and hung out on the field at Jordan-Hare Stadium.
"It wasn't like talking celebrity-to-person," Preston says in the footage. "It was like man-to-man, heart-to-heart kind of talk, and it was really, really special."
To conclude the special occasion, Tebow invited them behind the scenes of SEC Nation's broadcast of the conference championship game where the athlete is working as an analyst. After the show, Preston and Parker were once again surprised with sideline access to the Auburn vs. Georgia game.
This is not the first time he surprised his supporters. Back in 2015, he also paid a surprise visit to a 13-year-old who was battling leukemia in Jacksonville, Florida as part of his charity. This summer, he also danced with a girl on Jimmy Fallon's "The Tonight Show" after turning down her prom invitation due to conflicting schedules. Then, just earlier this month, he also spent a fun day with one of his super fans at Disneyland.
A devout Christian, Tebow has dedicated his time to helping those in need through his foundation aside from playing in the field. According to him, this has helped him put sports and competition into perspective. He has since been admired for his off-season charity work.
