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The Temple Owls ‘signed’ this Philly teen to the football team

Jaidyn Williams, a 13-year-old from Philadelphia who suffers from hemophilia, has bonded with the Temple football team in a relationship that has been good for both sides.

13-year-old Jaidyn Williams with his mom Sierra Akers. He suffers from hemophilia and thus can't participate in sports. Through the nonprofit group Team IMPACT, Jaidyn was matched with the Temple football team, which made him part of the roster as an honorary member. Friday, December 18, 2020.
13-year-old Jaidyn Williams with his mom Sierra Akers. He suffers from hemophilia and thus can't participate in sports. Through the nonprofit group Team IMPACT, Jaidyn was matched with the Temple football team, which made him part of the roster as an honorary member. Friday, December 18, 2020.Read moreSTEVEN M. FALK / Staff Photographer