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  • NBC Nightly News: Good News: Football Hero Surprises 9-Year-Old Fan Who Received New Heart

    • NBC Nightly News: Good News: Football Hero Surprises 9-Year-Old Fan Who Received New Heart

    9-year-old Dash Burr was surprised with a parade from St. Louis Children’s Hospital staff and a special message from his hero, Iowa State football quarterback Rocco Becht.

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    After more than a year in St. Louis Children’s Hospital being treated for congenital heart failure, 9-year-old Dash Burr got the ultimate birthday gift.

    An Iowa State football super fan, Dash finally received a new heart, a surprise parade from the hospital’s staff, and a special message from his hero, Iowa State football quarterback Rocco Becht.

     

    NBC Nightly News captured the story: Good News: Football Hero Surprises 9-Year-Old Fan Who Received New Heart.