The 11-year-old Jackson, a native of Perry County, Pennsylvania, may have lost his legs in August 2012 after a life-threatening battle, but today he is standing tall. After months of grueling physical rehab as he learned to walk on his prosthetic legs, Jackson incredibly made his return to the football field to play the game that he loves. And he’s done it all with a smile.
“The one game was just a perfect game,” Jackson said after returning to the field. “I scored a touchdown, got an extra point, I had some tackles. That was like my most perfect day.