{"id":12303,"date":"2017-09-19T01:25:03","date_gmt":"2017-09-19T05:25:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/characterandleadership.com\/?p=12303"},"modified":"2017-09-19T01:25:03","modified_gmt":"2017-09-19T05:25:03","slug":"new-football-tradition-iowa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/characterandleadership.com\/new-football-tradition-iowa\/","title":{"rendered":"New Football Tradition in Iowa"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The University of Iowa started a new tradition this year. At the end of the 3rd quarter, the fans turn and wave to the children watching from the top of the Children&#8217;s Hospital. \u00a0It is a small gesture, maybe even a token one, but those sick and struggling kids know that 70,000+ fans are waiving at them. \u00a0To be sure, it is a sight to see.<\/p>\n<div class=\"x-resp-embed x-is-video x-is-youtube\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1080\" height=\"608\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/1Nducre0DLA?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; encrypted-media\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p><strong>Joe&#8217;s Perspective:<\/strong> What can I say, this is one of the most kind-hearted gestures I have ever seen. \u00a0On purpose, these fans turn each autumn Saturday to remember those who are struggling. Not only do fans wave, but they also donate money to the hospital. These fans make the day of the children and their families. It might not seem like much, but ask those families how this gesture makes them feel. Their tears will tell the story. \u00a0Good for you Iowa, you just became my second favorite team in the Big 10.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Your Turn<\/strong>: What do you think of this new tradition?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The University of Iowa started a new tradition this year. 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