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Mesa football team fullfills dream of teen diagnosed with rare disease

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MESA, AZ — The Mountain View High School football team in Mesa gave a special classmate a night of gridiron glory.

Sixteen-year-old Ian Bickerstaff is now in hospice care after being diagnosed with a rare disease called HLH (hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis).

In November, the non-verbal teenager, who faced mental and physical challenges throughout his life, spent four months in the hospital.

Sadly, it took a toll on his heart.

Doctors gave Bickerstaff just six months to a year to live.

That’s when the football team decided to fulfill his dream of running onto the field.

To see the special tribute, check out the video above.