Keith Scores A Touchdown

Every athlete has that moment... the chance to prove what they're really made of. For some, it comes easily. For the rest of us, we need a little help getting the glory.

Most football teams have a star player. The Tinymites have number 4. Keith Griffith bugged his mom for years before she would let him play. "He loves it. He loves the sport. He's always loved it since he started talking and telling me about it."

The Satsuma Youth Association welcomed Keith. His Down's syndrome didn't get in the way. A few weeks ago, the opposing team had a request. They wanted Keith to score a touchdown! Heather Griffith was confused. "He's not supposed to run the ball. He's a lineman. So he's not supposed to run the ball."

When Keith was passed the ball, he ran as fast as he could. His teacher, Donna Kimbrough says everyone in the stands was crying. "That day was his day and he was open and running as hard as he could. You could just see the smile on his face behind that helmet."

But Keith's days in a jersey and helmet could be numbered. Heather struggles to talk about her son's future on the field. Keith is going blind. "I haven't really talked about it since I found out. We don't know how long we've got with that. He goes back to the doctor next week."

Before the doctor visits, Keith has one more game to play this season and one great story to tell. The game is Saturday the 17th at Lions Park in Satsuma.

The Gators are taking on the Trimmier team and Keith says he's really excited!