ATHENS, Ga. - A Clarke County high school student received the experience of a lifetime with help from a nonprofit that helps young people facing challenges.

What we know:

Donovan Collins, a student at Cedar Shoals High School in Athens, met Georgia football coach Kirby Smart, visited with players, and even played catch on the sidelines.

He also attended a pep rally and was recognized on the field during the Bulldogs’ game against Austin Peay earlier this month.

Collins, who had hoped to join the military, suffered a stroke that left him with paralysis on his right side, blindness in one eye, and seizures.

The nonprofit Dream On 3 made the special weekend possible, ensuring Collins’ love for football was celebrated. Athens-Clarke County Sports News

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