The University of Toledo offensive lineman is being recognized for the special friendship he initiated with a Toledo teen and the impact he has made. When driving from his apartment to campus, Lavel Dumont would often notice Wyntr Knisely throwing a football by himself in his yard. One day, Dumont decided to pull over, introduce himself and invite Knisely to a Toledo football game. From there, a heartwarming bond developed between Dumont and the then 15-year-old football fan. Unbeknownst to Dumont when they met, Knisely has experienced several life challenges. He has a heart condition that required numerous surgeries, resulting in some developmental delays. He also moved to Toledo just before the COVID-19 pandemic began. So meeting and making new friends was not easy. All of that made Dumont’s spontaneous decision to say hello and befriend a kid he didn’t know even more meaningful.
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