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(Abby Faber) A genuine moment set the stage for a lifelong friendship

Ryann Zeller

Ryann Zeller

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We all remember this genuine moment, back in 2015, shared between TCU Quarterback, Trevone Boykin, and 7-year-old, Iowa Stater, Abby Faber. And now, both programs and fans will forever be united because of the love they share for this sweet little girl.

We are looking forward to seeing Abby and the Faber family this week in Ames and will share more pics and stories following the trip to Ames. Until please enjoy the following update and pics of Abby throughout the TCU/Iowa State years... Feel free to say "Hi" in this thread and share your memories. The Fabers are KillerFrogs members.

Abby is 10, counting down the days to her golden birthday 11 on October 11. She is in 5th grade at Roland-Story Middle School. The Faber’s made a move from Ankeny to Story City, IA (just about 15 miles north of Ames) in June 2019.

Abby continues physical therapy at Blank Children's Pediatric Therapy. With two orthopedic surgeries in just over two years, she continues to work on strengthening her muscles. She's also grown enough to pick out a shiny new purple walker. (Don't worry her wheelchair is red/yellow for the Cyclones :)).

Through the group Team Run Free (http://www.teamrunfree.org/), Abby has a new love of running 5K's and will compete in her second half marathon later this month in Des Moines. Team Run Free pairs those with a love for running with those who can not run these races on their own. They also provide adaptive running carts. Abby also loves therapeutic horseback riding (when Mom & Dad can get her there). She's also been involved with dance and Miracle League (www.miracleleague.com).


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Eight

Eight

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Moose Stuff said:
Beautiful little girl. It’s a shame the other side of that relationship has taken the turn it has.
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it is interesting, a number of people would look at the picture of the little girl in the wheel chair surrounded by family and feel for her and yet she it appears she has had far more going for her with that family than many children who appeared more fortunate.
 
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Eight

Eight

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FinanceFrog said:
the strength that some kids show astounds me. it’s great to see her doing well. it says a lot about her, her parents, and her support system.
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kids can be incredibly strong when they don't have adults telling them what they can't do or trying to be overly protective and sheltering them.

my wife when our kids were in grade school and high school left working in the hospital to be a school nurse. she has all kinds of stories about parents who taught their children not to be defined by a physical limitation or some other circumstance.
 

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