MIAMI — Former Miami Hurricanes star Jimmy Graham got to live out his dream of becoming an NFL player, and on Thursday night, he was honored at a South Florida school where students are overcoming tough challenges while chasing dreams of their own.
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The annual Legacy Ceremony was held at SEED School of Miami, a tuition-free boarding school with a 24-hour learning environment.
Graham was recognized for his work helping guide students in future projects. The SEED School is now 12 years old and has a 100% college acceptance rate.
Graham, who overcame many challenges growing up, said he quickly recognized how special the school is.
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Meanwhile, on Thursday, Local 10 News’ Clay Ferraro was at Miami Dade College’s North Campus for the first-ever Champions Gala.
The event honored middle school and lower school athletes with an awards show that had the feel of the Oscars.
Ferraro also delivered a speech to the athletes about the importance of youth sports in his life and the life of his family.
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