Billie gets a Dream come true

As we end 2024, we want to take a moment to focus on a positive story from Wheatmore High School. This fall, ten students from Wheatmore High School, including seniors Jonathan Kelly and Danny Craig, teamed up with Ms. Tuggle to partner with Dream On 3, a nonprofit from Charlotte that helps make dreams come true for children with special needs. The team chose Billie, a special needs student at Wheatmore, and made his dream of playing with the UNC Tar Heels at the Dean Dome on December 13 a reality. Billie enjoyed VIP experiences such as attending practice, visiting the locker room, riding in a limo, staying at a hotel, having special meals, and going on a shopping spree on Franklin Street. The Wheatmore students raised over $7,000 in two months to cover expenses for Billie and his mother. Special thanks to Wheatmore students, faculty and families, SerCo Club, AT Tax, Tiger Paw Entertainment, and Balloon Works for their support.

Watch the short video below AND check out this clip from Billie's time at UNC-CH with the Carolina Tarheels.