Courtside seats to see the Golden State Warriors sound like a dream come true for many fans.
It is for one teen at High Point. Even Stephen Curry and the other players will get to meet him.
Skyler Dean, a fan of the Golden State Warriors and a lifelong admirer of Stephen Curry, was diagnosed with autism at birth.
Dean’s ambition was realized because of the charity “Dream on 3,” which assists children with impairments in realizing their aspirations to play sports, and financial support from the Charlotte-based Lockton corporation.
After winning “Kid of the Year,” he will be flown out to San Francisco to meet his favorite basketball player.
“Steph Curry inspires me because he supports underprivileged children.”
Shenika Fuller, Skyler’s aunt, claims that watching basketball is a family tradition.
“Instead of watching it in our rooms, we’ll have floor-side seats to watch Steph Curry,” Fuller declared.
He sent in drawings and a personal account of how, for his eleventh birthday, he raised money for the North Carolina Autism Society throughout the selection process.
“For example, some children with autism have iPads, and since I was one of them too, I decided to help them by organizing fundraisers to purchase iPads and other technology.”
He says he’s taking his aunt to California after receiving his “Kid of the Year” award because she instilled in him the value of putting others before yourself.
“I wanted him to make the most of his life on his own terms. I didn’t want Skyler to be confined by himself or by other people. I do make every effort to ensure that my nephew has the time of his life,” Fuller remarked.
The Golden State Warriors game he will attend is yet to be announced, but it will likely be this season.