Dell Children’s Medical Center offers the highest quality of care to heal children in Central Texas. But sometimes, kids need some extra help. Enter football.

Parker Gerault is a patient at Dell Children’s who’s obsessed with the New England Patriots. As he battles a rare brain tumor, he has been supported not just by family and his community, but also by video messages and calls from several members of the Patriots. Following a recent care package from his favorite player, Rob Gronkowski, Parker felt inspired to make his first public appearance since his diagnosis at a community fundraiser, which was held in his honor.

Keep fighting Parker.