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Still Coaching With MS, Single Mom Gets a Surprise From Her NFL hero

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Still Coaching With MS, Single Mom Gets a Surprise From Her NFL hero
She is a hero to many kids and families. A Virginia single mom of five who struggles with MS, still has time to coach a youth football team even while working two jobs. Recently, thanks to the NFL's "Together We Make Football" Felicia Correa-Garcia was surprised by her own hero, retired American football star Brian Dawkins.

She is an inspiration to many kids and families. A Virginia single mom of five who struggles with Multiple Sclerosis, still has time to coach a youth football team even while working two jobs.

Recently, thanks to the NFL's "Together We Make Football," Felicia Correa-Garcia was surprised in a restaurant by her own hero and inspiration, retired American football star Brian Dawkins.

She was presented with a silver football that allows her and her family — and all the young boys on her football team — to go to the Super Bowl.

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