The Buffalo rookie gifted the young girl a custom pair of shoes
Benintende is battling a form of cancer called sarcoma, and her favorite player is the rookie Elam. She’s met the cornerback before, but Sunday’s game was extra special.
In a video posted by the Bills, Elam hugged Benintende and then presented her with custom shoes decorated in Bills colors. Elam signed the shoes before giving them back to Benintende. The 9-year-old couldn’t wipe the smile off her face. Then, the two posed with a poster made by Benintende that said “Let me tell you ‘bout my best friend,” covered in photos of the two of them together.
last month at the Hamburg Fairgrounds Festival of Lights event hosted by the Bills. Elam spent time with Benintende, learning about her cancer battle, and he instantly was inspired by her.
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