A surprise for a student with Down syndrome whose dream just came true on the basketball court

[@jacquicoder7160]

So refreshing to see young people showing such love, kindness, and respect to this young man.

[@marycook1644]

Jacqui Coder Exactly!! Some kids bully kids , this is a GREAT school ! Everyone involved, parents, teachers, coaches and STUDENTS thank you ! HAPPY New Year, blessings from California ! 💥 🎊 👑 🌹

[@tieiatalks]

So great to see the youth being supportive of this wonderful young man!

[@michael201119]

What a great kid. You can tell just from those couple of minutes of conversation that he is a great guy to be around with! Thanks for sharing :D

[@LonelyLoveVibes]

I want to say thank you to Ashley furniture that they make feel good Friday and also thank you to east idaho news , one things more I never tired of watching your vedios 👍🤗.

[@Jane-West]

Every time I see one of your videos, I want to move to East Idaho!!! Thank you East Idaho news and Ashley Home Furniture for making these events possible! Thank you Wylee for being such a team player and all-around great person!

[@robsin2810]

The best kids in the world.🙏🇦🇺👍

[@tiinaiiceey]

Nate you are an awesome reporter! Love from toronto!

[@kengrantham4176]

When I get down, I find EastIdahoNews videos and enjoy watching each and every one! They give me a good feeling! Great job, Nate!!

[@bribri8042]

Ken Grantham SAME! So touching and refreshing.

[@bhabespobar7894]

virtual hugs for you 🤗🤗🤗

[@marycook1644]

HAPPY New Year - 2020 ! Blessings to you from California ! 💥 🎶 🎉 🌹

[@jenniferjames7786]

Good job Nate, news team and Ashley Furniture! You make a lot of people feel good with these! Keep up the inspirational work!

[@lorrainegatzke1048]

💖💖💖 thank you East Idaho news and Ashley Home Stores. So good to see young people being kind to each other.

[@eugeniajones1895]

Love 💞 that the Basketball 🏀 Coach/ Team allowed Wylee to play and make his dream come true. Wylee you did a awesome job on the Basketball Court 🏀 Congratulations 🎉 on your dream coming true. Love 💞💞 Waylee's Spirit. And how the basketball team/ coach gathered around him and he received cheers from the crowd. Nice to see people with disabilities get a chance to live out their dreams/ and I'm apart of the disabled community. So i know and understand how to live your dream/ passion out. Great accomplishment Wylee 👍 and making those baskets were incredible. Enjoy you snacks and pizza 🍕

[@heartsofgoldenrod]

They should draft him full time. He’s an excellent player!!

[@hockeyislife4122]

heartsofgoldenrod To be fair I dont think thats the right move. I love this video and what they did for him, however the rest of the kids cant play to their full potential if wiley is on the court. I would like to see him be a special guest every so often though, maybe doing the toss at the start and those sort of things

[@caseycarrozza3306]

It's too bad that it seems like they must not have a special needs town basketball team..My town in MA has special needs leagues and it is sooo amazing to watch (my 14yr. old autistic neighbor plays in the basketball league & she looooves it and really excels at it)

[@hockeyislife4122]

Melonie Brown Sorry but he does, do you see how the other team didn't guard him.. while on offense they let him smack the ball away and then run and get an attempt at the basket?.. Lets get back to reality friend

[@K_Love_777]

I am proud to be one of the very special thumbs up on this video. Ugh! I cry too much. These guys are super awesome.

[@dianabeets5854]

wow you guys are awesome helping people in need.

[@littlebittasunshine5182]

East Idaho must be huge.. there mustn't be anyone left to surprise 🙈

[@dgdavis4385]

I was thinking the same thing! lol

[@eirazeas]

He did good on that basketball court!! Make him a regular on the team!! ❣

[@myenchantedlife5262]

What a great program, love that they do this 💜

[@ladyeme8375]

That was so beautiful 😍! Thank you 😊 for sharing it!

[@JosePerez-pj1qb]

NATE : " Your brother is Lebron James ?" Kid : " Yeah" NATE: "Hear that 😳" .......🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@paulastenavage1785]

I love their before the game ritual. Wylee is is an awesome person

[@fpoasec]

I love how Nate puts at ease ANYone with ANY level of interaction ability.

[@wendywhite4603]

It's really cool how the number 15 player allowed him to steal the ball. Sportsmanship at its finest.

[@amandahuginkiss8561]

I'm from Georgia but this series makes my want to move to East Idaho! Many blessings to all of you in the New Year!

[@GameChanger597]

Dudes like Dylan make the whole school proud. They're the ones who everyone looks up to and who others wants to be like and all want to associate with. He deserves to be the captain of the basketball team. Whom much is given, much is required and dude is Killin it fr fr

[@musiclauraenjoys6396]

This is such a blessing to see everyone rally around and accept him as 1 of theirs. Happy 2020

[@MrChrisdon]

Million percent Awesome' what a super Kid

[@unconditionallymissie8368]

YEEEESS! I freaking love the Idaho news company!💝

[@linvans183]

What a lovely experience seeing young people being so genuinely friendly and accepting to others, congratulations to the awesome parents and teachers as well as the students

[@ricardopaulino4170]

You people like this are the one that should get rewarded cause they work so hard and try harder then everyone 👍 you go Wally 💪

[@kevinjones5560]

Ricardo Paulino Wylie, just sayin’

[@nosoul4233]

respect ....... east Idaho news and secret santa are the best ...... other towns could learn a lot from these videos

[@buddah8706]

Shut up peasant

[@nosoul4233]

is your life really that sad and pathetic? ill mention you in my prayers

[@buddah8706]

@@nosoul4233 what did I say I said shut up follow my rules peasant

[@nosoul4233]

I think its some ones bed time...... go lay ya head down mate

[@nosoul4233]

your far to witty for me there is no way I can win this....... u win .... god u r good

[@wadeunderhile7977]

Having a friend with downs will bless your life,

[@brendasnider7130]

Way to go Wylee awesome shpt. Enjoy all your goodies. ❤❤❤❤❤😊😊😊😊😊😊

[@ppl8844]

His whole team is so sweet to him making him feel so special, I love that

[@vanessawhite2947]

That is so heartwarming 💞. You guys are amazing honoring this young man❣️❣️

[@brianmillis6077]

This was freaking Awesome!!! Good for you buddy!!!!!

[@daviddean6032]

I adore Nate as well: he's perfect for what he does. Merry Christmas, Nate!

[@shelliholden]

Someone with twitter better tweet this to LeBron.........

[@desireearguello7474]

Yesssss they should🤗 everyone should tag him with this video👌👏

[@annetteslife]

I have twitter and if i am to share this with him i will

[@melindausher8671]

Ikr 😘

[@zarinakhan3575]

I’ve sent LeBron James the link via Twitter ❤️

[@davidp8627]

Lebron is more focused on China and money.

[@blazedenigma]

Simply beautiful Grateful to see and feel such pure loving hearts. Thank you for sharing the video.

[@caseycarrozza3306]

This was probably my FAVORITEEE video I've seen so far for "Feel Good Friday" I def. watched it 3 times lol ❤❤

[@gloriagehring8676]

Love these kids!!

[@urielgrey]

What wonderful kids! I really like the kid who played across from him on the opposite team and gave him just enough competition :) I also really like how nice he and the kids from his school came across! Lastly he has a very strong back, i bet he is very strong and fit! I hope he is having a awesome life!

[@gothlizzie1665]

the more of these i watch the more i want to move to this community everyone is so sweet and caring

[@yticivam]

Wow! That was a great block!

[@jvon3885]

Yo......Good for you guys. I'm so glad these ppl exist......

[@naomiking8287]

Whoa. Seeing you without that santa hat. Lol

[@anitawells1975]

He's awesome

[@lyndagayemiller]

Love!!!!!

[@12151ryan]

So sweet! Love it

[@philsalvage]

Bravo to number 15 of the opposing team

[@relentlesskevin1970]

Nate, you are really good at this.

[@thegoldfam1539]

Aww 🥰 so happy they let him play he did amazing should definitely be a full time player 🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@kyliemyky]

Oh Bless ❤

[@TunTavernWarrior2]

Please stop the negative posts! This is not about you and your negative opinions. This is about Wilee. He is a great kid.

[@TunTavernWarrior2]

Carol Howard What if this kid reads the posts? If you wish to discuss your point of view, do so with his parents privately. Otherwise it is very cruel & thoughtless.

[@marycook1644]

Thank you for the common sense ! Why don’t they get his address and send him some of the items that they think he needs !!!!! HAPPY New Year ! 💐 🎉 💥

[@hollydavis5854]

So wholesome ❤️

[@datuce7634]

Brotha been to all those pizza spots🤣 kids surrounded by good people

[@hermetic9914]

The video just started and I’m already crying. 😭😭

[@derkpoortenga]

Tweeting this out now!!!

[@fogdan]

This is Great!!

[@aboutnoise2023]

Respect!

[@jessicavillena2662]

Aww so cute.

[@MyNameIsWes]

Steph Curry, down!! BRUH!! You got me rolling, Wylee!! I want to play a pick-up game with him sometime. Maybe he can teach me a thing or two.

[@jellyjamjello]

He is clearly a great player. I cannot do that.

[@Buffalolil]

Awesomeness!!! All of it!!

[@tiinaiiceey]

Awwww ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@austiniscoolduh]

Props to the other basketball team for going easy on him and letting him get a few steals! The one clip kinda looked like a real steal too, the opponent wasn’t expecting it lol!

[@michaelsharp1991]

Awesome

[@caerlaverockjaguar3826]

This was sweet.

[@caerlaverockjaguar3826]

Carol Howard these kind of stories make me smile. East Idaho news makes it a point to make feel Good Friday and Secret Santa headlines. Where I’m from, the only headlines are whether or not Doug Marrone and Dave Caldwell are going to be fired after today’s game, the corruption that was evident in the attempted sale of JEA (Jacksonville Electric Administration), a 7 year old boy shot in the head by his parents during a domestic dispute on the Westside, a woman found dead in her home on the westside, a woman murdered in a Southside apartment, a man being sentenced for locking his ex girlfriend in a dog cage, etc. They don’t make it a point to make Positively Jax a headline.

[@mariareyna5824]

Omg these is my old high school it brought soo many memories🥲

[@kingtony736]

Steph Curry down 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣😂 love it

[@ann-mariem3163]

Amazing!

[@codymackniak6328]

RESPECT!!!!

[@peggischimmel9557]

He's so cute💙❤💛💜💚

[@belinderrr377]

Keep it up Wiley

[@urmelausdemeis4743]

A friend of mine once said, people with the down syndrome do not have the mean gene!!! Loved it 💕

[@Buffalolil]

Oooo! Nice shot at the end!!!!

[@ericmaloney3889]

Props to the Pirates for playing along :)

[@christinevankammen6109]

This is great but I would rather have had you given him something else than all that junk food. Like maybe cards to a game. Go Wilee! You are so fantastic.

[@puckerbutton7025]

1:08 the break away and he SCORES!

[@bribri8042]

Yo, internet do your thing. LeBron needs to see this.

[@grumpyoldlady_rants]

While I really love this, no one is doing Wylee any favors giving him all this candy. People with Downs are susceptible to heart problems as it is and being so overweight will only make it worse. His weight is going to affect his lifespan if it isn’t corrected. I’m only saying this because Wylee seems like an incredible young man and he deserves a long, healthy life.

[@TheFoxisintheHouse]

❤

[@CodyDTD]

*"And when when you, when you can have ss anything you want for lunch, What do you like to eat for lunch?"* *"Pasta"* *".... Pizza.. , OK.. do you have a favourite pizza?"* *"Pony"* *"Okay.. Peperoni, I.. That's my favourite too"*

[@amberawchild]

Very heartwarming. But I’m not sure he (or anyone) needs all that junk food. But much love 💗.

[@annetteslife]

Hey it is whatever he wants

[@lancemuise2005]

@Carol Howard few weeks???if that was me it'll be gone in a few days

[@dawnbreak3299]

Labron shoulda been tagged in this

[@Shadow2084]

I don't know the author of this but check it out: "To the world you may be one person ~ but to one person, you may be the world."

[@hannahhorne3976]

They just feel sorry for him

[@angelfishluva291]

He plays better defense than James Harden.

[@MrIrish1]

I love the guy but he didn't need all that junk food, how about you give him $1000 and let him buy his own food and some independence!!

[@MrsPorseleintje]

I was thinking the same. He should be feel so much better when he can breath more freely by eating healty things. Make a low carb pizza, if he loves pizza so much. But all that sugary food is so bad for this wonderful young man with great talents.

[@MrIrish1]

@@MrsPorseleintje yea my cousin has Down syndrome and she loves when she gets money just like everyone else, she loves sweets too but she would pick money over sweets every time hah plus she can buy her own sweets if she wants them. This was poor judgement in my opinion

[@xxuuiix]

@@MrsPorseleintje Yes I was exactly thinking the same that they wanna do something good for him but they give him trash food and trash drinks to gain more weight. Its not clever thought to the end. Its like pushing him a knife in body. But maybe they don`t know about the killer sugar.

[@MrsPorseleintje]

@@xxuuiix I think you are right. If they knew how bad sugar is and that persons with down much more a chance of heart problems have, they would do better (i hope...)

[@MrsPorseleintje]

@@MrIrish1 In our family we also had a cousin with down. Beautiful girl with a heart of gold ! She was not that big, because she had lerned that it was not healthy for her to eat that much sweets... And you are right, give him money or a giftcard so he can buy somthing he likes. So much more fun for him.

[@Magazinelady]

Great story. I wish the team had all gotten pizza for a pizza party.

[@dawneprovost7289]

Booooooooo the 11 dislikes.

[@flyme2009]

the kid is already obesity and giving him all the candy and pizza?? why not nike shoes, one year gym, headphones or some clothes what ever. Ashley furniture is responsible for that kid death

[@roxanneperez175]

Why, they didn't know what he looked like????

[@LauraBidingCitizen]

And you’re a wonderful example of an adult aren’t you? Setting a good example for our young generation by openly bullying a young disabled boy on social media. He’s going to really die from 3 bags of candy & sweets isn’t he?! Because his parents are really going to let him eat all of that in one sitting - you idiot. You aren’t remotely concerned about his health, you’re merely using his statue as an excuse to make derogatory remarks. Not your body, not your life, not your child, not your responsibility .. not your concern ! You don’t know what’s going on in that child’s life, what the parents are doing to actively combat health issues, if he’s on medications that increases his weight (many children with downs are born with complex health issues) - you don’t know anything but a clip you’ve seen for 5 minutes. And next time you try to insult a disabled child, learn to spell correctly.

[@roxanneperez175]

@@LauraBidingCitizen ty you said everything I didn't have the energy to say

[@TunTavernWarrior2]

No. Not a good post donkey dunky. Have you stopped to think that this kid just might read your post? This was about rewarding a good kid. Because he is a good kid. What you said was cruel. It was uncalled for. Please take the time and remove your post.

[@Bundyburger09]

Seriously dude, he's a special needs student. He may not have the capacity to be able to take himself to the gym etc without additional support. Also who knows what health problems he has going on.

[@bennemeth930]

too cool

[@ryanm5578]

I love this channel so much, but 200 lbs of sugar is probably not the way to go for this amazing young man, lolol.

[@EarthHart1]

Just goes to show that EIN doesn't give a fucking toss about the health the lad. Obesity is rife in the US, and here is a broadcasting company creating more.

[@hollygillaspie1408]

Why don't the school hire him to help out in the gym so that he can stay where he loves to be at

[@edwintaveras1986]

For some odd reason he resembles Brock Lesnar abit lol idk in a weird way... but god bless Whiley!!!

[@thomasorange6921]

He's awful , despicable and disgusting

[@basiccallyeverything7528]

I’m gooooooooooooood

[@huskyairsoft7433]

Lebron, I swear to Jesus baby Joseph Christ. You better see this video and fly him out to shoot some hoops with him.

[@jonnybrello4360]

His brother certainly is Lebron James, I'm sure Bron would agree.

[@bonblue4993]

I love the secret santa videos, but this one really confused me. Why would you give all of these goodies when it is apparent that it's the last thing this sweet kid needs. Please trust me when I say that I have been overweight my entire life and that saying no to something you would like to eat is one of the hardest things in the world. Why not send him to a basketball camp or something like that.

[@kevinjones5560]

Bonnie Barto This wasn’t a Secret Santa video. Feel good Friday is a different segment and Ashley Furniture doesn’t give out things like the Secret Santa does.

[@marycook1644]

Bonnie Barto Get his address then