MELROSE, Mass. (WHDH) — Rob Gronkowski helped make a young Patriots fan’s dream come true, surprising the boy at his Melrose home.
Ryan Feeney, 7, was diagnosed with a genetic disorder as an infant that caused tumors to grow on his nerves. When he was 18 months old, doctors had to amputate his right leg and he now uses a prosthetic.
Ryan’s wanted a Patriots-themed football field in his backyard and Make-a-Wish Massachusetts and Rhode Island granted his wish. To celebrate the completion of the field, Make-a-Wish threw Ryan a tailgate party, complete with cheerleaders and Patriots mascot Pat the Patriot.
The surprise guest at the party was Gronkowski, who Ryan greeted with a big hug. The two joined Ryan’s friends for a game of football against the Melrose High School football team.
Gronkowski also gave Ryan an autographed Patriots jersey and autographed his prosthetic leg, which Ryan has decorated with his favorite football team’s logo.
Ryan’s football field is extra special because it marks the 8,000th wish granted by Make-a-Wish Massachusetts and Rhode Island.
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