I defy you to read this with a dry eye (nice story)

[LurkingHusband]

Meanwhile (and this should go viral0

www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/quick-thinking-schoolboys-help-classmate-8230436

This is the heart-warming moment a group of schoolboys linked arms on a sports day race to allow their friend who has Down’s syndrome to win the race.This is the heart-warming moment a group of schoolboys linked arms on a sports day race to allow their friend who has Down’s syndrome to win the race.This is the heart-warming moment a group of schoolboys linked arms on a sports day race to allow their friend who has Down’s syndrome to win the race.This is the heart-warming moment a group of schoolboys linked arms on a sports day race to allow their friend who has Down’s syndrome to win the race.

The year six boys from Wrawby St Mary's C of E Primary School in Lincolnshire decided between themselves to come joint second so that their pal, 11-year-old Rory Kettles, could scoop gold.

Proud parent Michelle Drury said that her son Rio and his classmates had chatted about doing it without any influence from teachers.

Michelle said: “I’m unbelievably proud of what Rio and the boys did.

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I read this yesterday and found myself a bit leaky of eye. Lovely boys, what a display of friendship. I bet their parents are beaming with pride.

[Willow2016]

Saw this this morning and teared right up, such a beautiful thing to do.
Those kids are fab.

Hell I am off again just talking about it

[redshoeblueshoe]

Wow just wow

[marblestatue]

I saw this yesterday too. Wonderful!