NFL Cheerleader Surprises Deaf 8-Year-Old with Conversation in American Sign Language. His Reaction Goes Viral

On Monday, Oct. 6, TikToker Veronica Ochoa posted a now-viral video of her son Mark, 8, who was born deaf, standing on the sidelines of an NFL game in a Colts jersey when he was approached by McLain.

At first the stadium was silent. Then a Colts cheerleader used sign language to 'make him feel heard'

Mark, 8, recently moved to Indy to attend the Indiana School for the Deaf. At Sunday's Colts game, cheerleader Morgan spoke his language.
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