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5-year-old boy with Down syndrome gets dream weekend at UNC


Dream on 3 provides sports-themed experiences for people living with life-altering conditions. This weekend it was 5-year-old Kendall Geer's turn to be big man on campus during a dream weekend in Chapel Hill. Geer lives with Down syndrome and is a diehard UNC fan. Saturday he received a VIP experience and behind-the-scenes look at UNC athletics. (WTVD)

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5-year-old boy with Down syndrome gets dream weekend at UNC