 |
| Christine, Joseph and Sandra |
Joseph was stunned when he was selected to spend a
game day with the Detroit Lions. Joseph
was nominated for this special outing coordinated by Bridgepointe A Life
Celebrated by the volunteer team at The Inn at Cass Lake in Waterford, MI.
Joseph was awarded three tickets to attend the football game
thanks to the generosity of community supporters. The day included transportation, food and memorabilia
to make the experience complete. Joseph’s daughter, Christine Biggs, and a
Bridgepointe volunteer caregiver, Sandra Leach, were asked to accompany him on
the special day. When the group of
planners learned that Joseph was a Detroit Lions fan, they reached a little
farther to make this event memorable. Each
member of the trio was given a Detroit Lions jersey with # 81, Calvin Johnson’s
number. With the help of the staff at
the Detroit Lions community relations department, Joseph was able to secure
field passes, so that he was able to be on the field while the players were
warming up!
Anyone would enjoy going to a game of their favorite
team. For Joseph, who suffers from a
debilitating medical condition that limits his ability to be independently
mobile, such a large event is an undertaking beyond what he could arrange on
his own. Additionally, there was a
financial barrier to attending a game since all of his financial resources are reserved
to cover the costs of his care.
“That was the best time of my life! I could never imagine
what it could be like to see a game!” –Joseph
Preston
Mr. Preston’s story is magical and reminds us how together we
can impact an individual’s life. This is
not only a cherished memory for him, but also for those of us who had a chance
to be a part of making this day happen. Go
Lions and Go Joseph! The Bridgepointe
team is here to cheer you on whenever you need it.