Some things are bigger than football, this is one of those stories you can’t help but smile and cry. And this isn’t just ANY pair of shoes, this a very special pair with a picture of him and his dad on them!

Stefon Diggs plays wide receiver for the Buffalo Bills and has created quite the bond with one little fan. Aydin is five-years-old and he lost his dad to a brain aneurysm. Diggs also lost his father and so he knows first hand how difficult that can be.

• Here's The Moment He Gave The Gift

  Remember @StefonDiggs’ buddy Aydin?
  
  Stef met up with him tonight for a special pregame moment. ❤️💙 #BillsMafia pic.twitter.com/FpC7vp6XDz

  — Buffalo Bills (@BuffaloBills) December 18, 2022

• Check Out How Awesome These Are!!

  Not many know what it’s like to lose they daddy for real. I remember it felt like i lost everything. I had to make myself a man. But it takes a village so be sure to always pay it forward !!! Love that is 💪🏾💪🏾 Merry Christmas lil aydin ❤️ pic.twitter.com/9qc2UmENWK

  — DIGGS (@stefondiggs) December 20, 2022

• Shoutout To @BillsMafiaGirl

  She helped put this whole thing together with Diggs!

  https://twitter.com/BillsMafiaGirl/status/1605040248727093248

• Fans Then Shared Their Own Stories

  I lost my father when I was 11, 1991. Still miss him to this day! But what you did and what you do is inspirational and amazing. Keep it up you are the man! By the way this is one of my daughters drawings. pic.twitter.com/TYJ5nDi0dX

  — Miah (@whatsdapurpose) December 20, 2022

• Here's Another

  Much respect to you. I wish more men were like you. My boys won’t have to experience losing their dad, they can’t lose what they never had. I’m trying my Best to teach them how to be a man. It helps having role models such as yourself for them to look up to. Thank u!

  — Jana Krause (@JananaK) December 20, 2022

• Some Even Making Us Laugh

  https://twitter.com/AllenEnjoyer/status/1605008523980677121

• Such A Great Community!

  My boy lost his daddy in 2020, he was 12. I'm not sure how he's so strong through it, cause my heart breaks for him daily. I'm sorry you all have to go through it at such a young age. Look for us to play catch at the games, we always got our hands up! GO BILLS! 💙❤️#KTDiggsit 😜

  — Katie LaShomb (@KLaShomb) December 20, 2022

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