Fans, Players in University of Iowa Stadium Turn to Wave at Kids in Hospital

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One gesture brings together tens of thousands of football fans each week and is known as “The Wave.” It happens at every home game at the University of Iowa right after the first quarter. Everyone in the stadium, more than 70,000 people, turns and waves up to the kids at The Stead Family Children's Hospital that overlooks the stadium. Many of the kids are fighting for their lives, and “The Wave” is a way to pick up their spirits. #InsideEdition

[@Chef.Excellence]

Buckeye fan here and I'm really honored we were able to be part of this. Massive respect for the Hawkeyes, there's nothing quite like the big ten!

[@gb342002]

Shouldn't take football to bring us together. Man i wish the world would change

[@76carmel]

The best new tradition in college football.

[@jilljones6318]

Billy Sou I agree

[@stupidstrikescaughtmeagain7196]

True

[@ZacBLive]

I’m a life long penn state fan. The white out is the best tradition in college football, the Iowa wave is the best tradition in the history of mankind.

[@LouisWarren530]

Totally agree 110%

[@KanrryKang]

@@ZacBLive Mad respect, mate. I'm a current Hawkeye and I have to agree with this.

[@charlesdepenti6128]

As an Ohio State fan, dotting the eye is no longer the best tradition in college football. AWESOME JOB, IOWA!!!!!!! Big 10 proud!!!

[@matteowatteo1296]

The best college football tradition ever. It's not even close. Just became aware of it today. I don't care if Iowa ever wins another game. Their university, their program, their fans and their players will always be champions in my book.. I'm a cynic and hate efforts to try and manipulate me but this is real, important and beautiful.

[@kristinegillespie4236]

Any child sick or hurt or having to fight for their lives seeing it just tears me up if anyone reads this please take a minute and bow your head and pray for those beautiful children please.

[@jakeh2239]

Huge Tennessee fan here, so no Iowa bias when I say ... This is BY FAR the greatest tradition in college football! More than the Vol Walk, Rocky Top and even running through the "T" . Absolutely amazing.

[@okidarrow5204]

A great way of showing love and kindness❤❤

[@zekest]

attend all the home games

[@debbiecooper1677]

I THINK THIS IS JUST AWESOME

[@swervincheddar2249]

Kids should never have to go through any of that, sad...awesome idea!

[@cattsmahal1005]

I’m moved to tears. Thank you all for thinking of our little once.

[@probablywrong8538]

Coming from a buckeye fan, iowa fb deserves alot of credit!

[@andyhardy2248]

Thank you!!!

[@prettyblackfemaletunnelvis5945]

This touch my heart made me cry I really hope this make the children’s day love to all of them fighting be strong 💪🏾❤️🙏🏾

[@Anthony-df4bs]

That's literally the sweetest gesture in all of sports lol

[@javi009z]

Reason why top 10 teams have a hard time against iowa here. Inspiring! Go hawks! Respect from Michigan State.

[@Matt-zw2on]

Thanks javi009z. Michigan St and their fans have always been respected by Hawkeyes................You're good people.

[@Fister_of_Muppets]

Go Blue! Lol. But more importantly, those kids need a lot, and what they're doing in Iowa City is a 110% class act.

[@taylors1974]

This is so special and a moment none of those kids will forget.

[@jamesgunn7975]

One of the most BEAUTIFUL GESTURES I have ever SEEN. The UNIVERSITY OF IOWA and VISITING TEAM, here the OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY FOOTBALL TEAM, waving to the to the children on the top floor of the Children's Hospital. Not just the teams, everyone is waving. This is FANTASTIC, GOD BLESS THE IOWA HAWKEYES.

[@drivingmisscrazy6835]

As an Iowa State fan, and alumni, i can only hold admiration for a program that while bitter rivals conduct themsleves with class in unbelievable ways. From one grateful ISU father who once used the UofI Childrens Hospital........GO HAWKS!Keep in mind, at least they didn't say Ohio or Idaho! Only those of us from Iowa will get that. lol

[@aaronglanville7991]

There's some things that you just have to put aside the rivalry for, this is defiantly one of them. I'm a diehard Hawkeye but I don't hate State, just when they play us haha. I hope your child is well...Go Hawks!

[@popsports05]

Hey got to have massive respect for Carson King as well will all the money he raised for the hospital

[@ryanrussell3322]

I am a huge Badger fan from southwest Wisc. A big fan of "jump around" that takes place at the end of the 3rd quarter at Camp Randall in Madison. But what takes place at Kinnick Stadium with the players, coaches and fans all waving to the sick children and their families is absolutely the most amazing thing I have ever witnesses at a sporting event. Period. Way to go Iowa!!!

[@brookz8065]

Proud to be an Iowan!

[@phenomenalcap1948]

Now honestly I've been here for a minute thinking of how to pronounce that it's such a confusing word eye-yo-wan or eye-yo-win

[@kyrieswervin722]

Yurri eye oh in

[@vitamink8883]

Bee Sha same

[@JRobPlays]

Kyrie Swervin uhm iowa an

[@dale4231]

Bee Sha me to!

[@zxr92]

Well done Iowa.

[@justincartwright252]

This gives me the warm fuzzies. Epic on so many levels!!! Major props the the University of Iowa. Definitely one of my favorite stories of this year!

[@babyslushy9315]

How heart warming , almost cried

[@erinwakefield8527]

I live in Iowa and I went to a game and it was cool so many people waving

[@DylanBaca]

Just a reminder to always remain grateful

[@tyclark947]

Never been prouder to be an Iowan

[@joepisani3261]

God bless those precious children. Go Hawkeyes

[@Jon.A.Scholt]

Whoever had the idea to put the pediatric hospital next to the stadium with that view needs a big pat on the back and an even bigger hug. Remember being a kid and college football players were like demigods? Now imagine how these kids must feel to have them all taking a minute to wave and acknowledge you! It's painful, sad and totally inspiring all at the same time! As a life long Michigan fan and Big Ten fan I have nothing but huge respect for the Hawkeyes; even if Kinnick Stadium has been the site of many shattered seasons. Go Blue, Go Hawkeyes!

[@IwantJenniferConelly]

14 people went thumbs down here.....seek psychological help immediately...

[@centraltexaslifesafety]

Ohio State 24 Iowa 55

[@fortnite_nodub1831]

Marco Plays REALLY that was the score?

[@centraltexaslifesafety]

ImAFox 842428 yes

[@KevinP32270]

That is epic!!!

[@nickstan8704]

Amazing and Awesome. 😀

[@Awakeningofthegods]

The world ain't a bad place after all

[@WhoisVinnie]

Especially in moments like this

[@lireck4376]

Who here after they put this in NCAA

[@randyknu]

facts

[@negativezero3107]

nothing is like the hawkeyes

[@melissasmith4588]

Clemson fan & mom of a special needs kid that has spent a lot of time in the hospital here. I can't put into words how much I love this❤️

[@beeparris_riley4995]

GOD BLESS THOSE KIDS

[@12thmanrailfans26]

Got to see this at the Wyoming game and it is so wholesome

[@chilllbro8782]

Children getting cancer is the only reason I question if a god exist - it breaks my heart to see them fight for something they don’t understand 💔

[@saschafrank8481]

R E S P E C T I had to cry tears of joy... May All those Kids feel better soon 😍😍😍 Nice greetings from Germany

[@ethandavis8262]

This gave me chills

[@WhoisVinnie]

How

[@jameskelvin6720]

A big wave from me. Best thing I've seen in a very long while.

[@sarahquelnan1682]

Beautiful

[@xfire114]

Thats an awesome view of the stadium

[@ChicagoAirportSpotter]

A beautiful tradition - I didnt know about this until just now, watching Hawkeyes v. Spartans

[@ftc174]

I want to make it to one of y'all's football games just to do that! I find it impressive as well that the other opposing teams wave !

[@thehardertheyfall2702]

YAY!!! A WAVE OF LOVE💗😍😍😍👋

[@allisonwenzel3566]

I was there

[@blanefabin3492]

Absolutely fantastic. Great job iowa.✝️🇺🇲

[@Benjimac379]

As a buckeye fan, Iowa is a class act program from the ANF campaign to this. Two thumbs up for the Hawks!

[@KillJoy_Since2017]

Aaaawwwww So sweet

[@blamealex6525]

This is a cute story

[@jonathanspear9324]

As an Iowa State fan I hate Iowa but this is awsome

[@MOTOMAWZ]

🤘💖

[@kwooli9435]

I live here.. Damn.

[@tookiezzz2898]

Left, right, or center. You got to love America.

[@TheOfficialNickPlays]

God Bless

[@pjm6496]

Beautiful

[@henryking5244]

Inspiring

[@gsldragon]

It's the best tradition yet. Which college or pro football team can top this?

[@Jon-zf3dq]

Wonderful

[@777DVB]

Aww that's sweet

[@francomazzeto]

Amazing! love is in the air!!

[@mrburn4294]

The wave has been added to the new ncaa football game

[@ngelwings]

i couldn’t help but look it up & man i think this is the best tradition in any sport

[@hmm6710]

Notification squad!

[@TTHova]

😢🙏🙏❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@robertmason7553]

Good old midwestern charm and love. I was born in DC and never learned compassion and empathy until I moved to Nebraska. Love my midwesterners. They just mind their business and live life.

[@mikeoaster1935]

I tell almost anyone who will listen about this and pull this video up a lot. I still get chills and a little bit choked up. Just a little reminder that sometimes, people aren’t so bad. Props to University of Iowa for the best tradition in all of sports

[@DianeDixey]

Such an easy but wonderful thing .... as my Mom used to say "Win-Win"

[@botnxck]

Oh wow 9 dislikes

[@dustinnunez5077]

Waving 👋 From Michigan to The little Iowa State Hawkeyes Fans get well soon

[@jorgeisaacdoblesmata9137]

Such a wholesome tradition, love it!!!!

[@dugerdunit2214]

That's class.

[@ElPolloToko]

This is awesome

[@joeblow6923]

I’m from New Jersey. Huge college football fan. This is my new favorite college football team.

[@mindeloman]

Never forget the innocents.

[@dbcoll1957]

There is a reason the Midwest is called "The Heartland."

[@atwo2408]

,

[@kevinmcdonald6979]

BROUGHT TEARS TO MY EYES.

[@FFKDTP1]

I look forward to doing this in 3 weeks

[@luannelarson536]

Love this so so much

[@jack-tg6ys]

first

[@victoriavictorious6570]

autistic selfish idiot

[@jack-tg6ys]

ha what a nice joke

[@workhard1333]

Blessings! Off this and the hand holding as a team coming out to play. When NCAA Football 23 comes out I'm going to Iowa. 💪🏾💯❤

[@Itsisawnotiseen]

Go Hawks!

[@ryanstrnad8442]

For some reason, I just started think about this while sitting on my couch and decided to look it up here on KZbin. Prayers.

[@georgewalkerbush5019]

I am way to early

[@SquirrelMario]

youre ugly kim

[@Fishcop-326]

This is what makes Americans great people.

[@budychristaruna821]

True love. Amazing 👍👍

[@lizwildenbergdehernandez700]

I’m a Hawkeye fan and I have yet to join the big wave it’s one of my goals!

[@Amber90125]

My favorite college tradition

[@brigspearman2171]

I’m so glad to hear that

[@jaidaspencer8987]

Come On. Can’t have one moment for Iowa without mentioning the goddamn buckeyes

[@jacobfreeman2016]

Go hawks.

[@antonioconley9299]

Wow!💙..

[@neil.the.young.baller1246]

Let’s go buckeyes

[@johnjeffries2094]

Neil.The.Young.Baller 12 They got smoked

[@thisnormalsinger7226]

Early?

[@flipper5652]

First

[@victoriavictorious6570]

Andrew Caudill selfish idiot

[@phenomenalcap1948]

The real question is why is a children's hospital built right next to the stadium wouldn't it get to loud for a hospital

[@marksman24444]

Roman That was the point of it being built there, to encourage the kids.

[@alcl6715]

The rest of the University Hospital is connected. The old childrens hospital is right behind the new one.

[@michaellargent2216]

For 6 or 7 weekends out of the year? What a dumbass response.

[@deprogramm]

Many universitys have medical buildings attached. Good for the students.

[@Bongaboi151]

#tradition. Next question.

[@stupidstrikescaughtmeagain7196]

I’m impressed that an entire audience would pay sick kids attention. But please parents, stop forcing the sick ones to wave back! They’re sick for peep’s sake.

[@Magicconchshell1]

Iowa has bad corn, but a wonderful tradition.

[@jsjenndndnnd8439]

Dirst