Last week, a 4-year-old fan named Olivia made a video for her favorite Kentucky player, Willie Cauley-Stein.
In the video, Olivia, who suffers from cerebral palsy, asked Willie to marry her:
Some of you may know our wonderful friend Olivia but for those who haven't had the pleasure of meeting Olivia, here's a little bit about her. Olivia is one of the most vivacious, happy, loving, and upbeat 4 year olds I've ever met. I've been blessed to be able to work along side her for about a year and a half. Not a day has gone by that I haven't seen her light up a room and put smiles on everyones face whom she crosses paths with. Olivia also has CP (cerebral palsy). I've been able to witness first hand just how much progress she has made and how hard she works on a daily basis on everyday tasks most of us take for granted. The other day when I was talking with Olivia and her wonderful Grammy, she told me a secret. Since then, it has become a goal to make sure it happens. For all that Olivia has taught me and brought into my life, as well as everyone's life she brightens. Olivia's secret: she wants to marry Willie Cauley-Stein :) Now, my goal is to grab the attention of famous Wildcat and set up a meeting for her. Please help us by sharing this and the video to make it happen! She has brought so much joy into every life she's touched, help us return the favor! #ForTheLoveOfOlivia #BBN #strivefornine #wildforthecats #williecauleystein
Posted by Caitlin Nugent on Tuesday, March 24, 2015
Through the wonders of social media, Willie saw the video, and visited Olivia at the Child Development Center of the Bluegrass on Monday to invite her to lunch at the Wildcat Lodge. Here are the heartwarming pictures and an update from the CDCB:
Our hearts are full today! We are so proud and excited to let you all know why the UK Wildcat visited CDCB on Monday! He came to deliver an invitation to our Olivia.... Willie Cauley-Stein requested her presence for a lunch date!
Yesterday Olivia got to have spaghetti with Willie at the Wildcat Lodge. She was SO charming and he made her feel SO special. Very happy for our little girl, and very proud to be a part of ‪#‎BBN‬ .... that a player of Willie's caliber would take time out of his day on perhaps the most pressured-filled and anticipatory week of his college career speaks volumes about the outstanding character of Kentucky's Basketball team.
Willie and Olivia's story will be a feature on CBS' "March Madness Confidential" show after the tournament. We'll bring you more details as we know them.
These kids, guys...I can't.
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