Make-A-Wish boy scores touchdown at Buffalo Bills practice
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 9, 2026, 2:59 PM
Last updated Aug 9, 2026
During the Buffalo Bills' first practice at the new Highmark Stadium, Desmond Akin, a Make-A-Wish recipient, scored a touchdown on the final play. The U.S. team facilitated the memorable moment as quarterback Josh Allen handed the ball to Desmond, who ran into the end zone, celebrating with the team and fans in attendance. Desmond, who is in remission from brain cancer, also received autographs from the players and shared a moment with Allen after practice. This event marked the first public outing at the new stadium.
- •Desmond Akin, diagnosed with brain cancer, is now in remission.
- •Josh Allen and Bills teammates celebrated Desmond's touchdown.
- •Desmond received Allen's jersey and autographs from Bills players.
- •The practice was the first public event at new Highmark Stadium.
- 2:59 PMYahoo Sports — Make-A-Wish boy scores TD on final play of Buffalo Bills practice
"The Buffalo Bills ended their first practice at new Highmark Stadium by helping a Make-A-Wish recipient score a touchdown.
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