Video captures emotional moment Cam Newton surprised a terminally ill boy

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On Tuesday, Cam Newton surprised the family of a ten-year-old boy by fulfilling the young boy’s dream to meet the NFL great.

Taylor Austin Deckard, who has advanced pulmonary hypertension, had to spend his holidays in the hospital waiting for surgery, but he got his Christmas wish when Newton stopped by for a surprise visit.

Courtney Cooper, Taylor’s physical education teacher, had posted online about Taylor’s Christmas wish just one week before the surprise visit.

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“This is my student, Austin. Just 3 short weeks ago, Austin’s life was changed forever. He was diagnosed with advanced pulmonary hypertension. His prognosis is not good,” Cooper wrote.

“Just before Thanksgiving, I was headed to an Auburn football game. Austin was in awe of this. He also told me he ‘wished Cam Newton could come to his birthday party.’ Austin may not ever make it to an Auburn football game but I know social media is a strong force that can make things happen,” she continued. “Let’s use it for something positive and spread this like wildfire and somehow, someway get the word to Cam Newton and give this precious little boy his wish.”

Check out the touching video of the moment Newton came to visit Taylor below!