x
Breaking News
More () »

Muskegon native scores touchdown at Michigan Stadium following bone cancer diagnosis

It was Dametrius "Meechie" Walker's dream to play for the Wolverines in Ann Arbor.

ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Muskegon's Dametrius Walker always wanted to play for the Wolverines. The former Muskegon star had several offers during his time with the Big Reds, but was diagnosed with osteosarcoma, a rare bone cancer in his leg and had to quit football before his senior high school season. 

However, on Saturday, the Michigan football team welcomed Walker to the BIg House, so he can finally achieve his dream. 

Wolverines head coach Jim Harbaugh didn't just want Walker to play for Michigan at Michigan Stadium, he wanted the Muskegon native to score.

The first-team offense and first-team defense lined up for a play on the five-yard line. 

After the snap, Walker received the handoff from quarterback Cade McNamara with Harbaugh pushing his wheelchair from behind as he was able to maneuver himself into the end zone for the touchdown.

The Wolverines let out a big cheer as a big smile stretched across Walker's face. The team surrounded Walker following the touchdown and gave him high-fives for his effort.

Walker was able to break the huddle with a loud "Blue" chant. 

"Absolutely [a] dream come true," Walker tweeted. "Appreciate you coach Jim Harbaugh for the experience, and the brotherhood teammates, and just the whole staff. Period. They really treated me like family today."

Walker had his left leg amputated due to his cancer. He is now in hospice care being treated by Arbor Hospice, through the Jo Elyn Nyman Anchors Program for Children.

It was his connection to Arbor Hospice that launched his Michigan Football experience. 

Knowing of his unfulfilled dreams to play college football, Arbor Hospice reached out to the program to give their patient a memory to last a lifetime.

Walker has since been invited to be down on the field for their opening game day against Colorado State at noon on Saturday, Sept. 3.  

Make it easy to keep up to date with more stories like this. Download the 13 ON YOUR SIDE app now.

Have a news tip? Email news@13onyourside.com, visit our Facebook page or Twitter. Subscribe to our YouTube channel.

Before You Leave, Check This Out