The experience of winning tickets to go and see the Raiders play, and to do things like go on the field and meet the greatest man in the world, Raider Player #35, Chimdi Chekwa, is hard to describe. Mr. Chekwa gave me the chance to go on the field and be amazed. I got to stand on the field and watch the players warm up, and then I got to meet Mr. Chekwa. He was great! He signed my Raider helmet and took a picture with me. I was only able to do this because he donated tickets to Breakthrough T1D. He gave me the honor of meeting him. My dad and lots of my cousins were, and still are, so jealous. There is nothing I could do to thank him. He gave me the chance of a lifetime. Thank you Mr. Chekwa for giving me a day I will never forget!
Chris Archuleta was the lucky winner of Oakland Raiders tickets raffled off at World Diabetes Day on November 14, 2012. Chris’ mom, Kathleen Archuleta, says “Thank you again Katy for giving me and Chris this opportunity. Without people like you, Breakthrough T1D, and Mr. Chekwa, my little boy would never know what it is like to feel normal!! YOU GUYS ROCK!!!” Photo by Tony Gonzales.
