Vikings Youth Football Manager E.J. Henderson and Minnesota Vikings Cheerleaders Ting Ting and Kelley met Gavin Quimby to lift the spirits of the 5-year-old who has been hospitalized for nearly three months. Gavin is bravely battling Bronchial Obliterans Syndrome (BOS) in addition to his continued fight against Metachromatic Leukodystrophy (MLD), a rare but cruel genetic disorder that currently has no cure. Gavin was diagnosed with MLD in December 2013.
Henderson and the cheerleaders told Gavin how much he inspires them and signed a miniature football. Gavin also received a game ball that had been autographed by Teddy Bridgewater (who was out of town) and a special bag of Vikings items from team mascot Viktor.