Swansea's Jonjo Shelvey Gives Young Fan with Alopecia a Memory for Life

Young Harry Jacobs has Alopecia, the same hair-losing condition that Swansea City midfielder Jonjo Shelvey has. 

Harry, a big Shelvey fan, wrote to the former Liverpool player hoping he'd visit his school to meet his friends. 

Per Project Babb:

"

You are amazing and scored a goal from 47 yards into the top corner. So, so, so good. I know you play for Swansea.

My name is Harry and I have Alopecia like you. Do you like it?

I think it is medium because I can't get nits and don't have to go to the hairdressers—which is good.

I don't really like it though.

Can you come to my school please, but first to my house. I can take you to school then to meet my friends. 

"

The goal he refers to, of course, is Shelvey's shocking strike against Aston Villa last term. 

Harry's mum also chimed in:

"

Harry has developed Alopecia really rapidly. He is a mad footy fan and has got some comfort from the fact that you are a Premiership footballer who he can look up to and see that he can still achieve incredible things.

I would really appreciate if you could write back to him. He is going through a really tough time at the moment and it would be a real boost for him to have a response from you. 

"

Shelvey did Jacobs one better.

He couldn't attend the boy's school or his house. Instead, he invited him and his family up for Swansea's match against Southampton, housed them, fitted Harry in a Swansea kit and set them up in a special box. 

Harry did the mascot honours alongside Shelvey and took a few penalties.

His form was quite good.

All in all, it was a heart-warming sight. For young Harry, he has a memory he'll never forget.

For Shelvey, he seemed humbled and happy to make Harry's day.

"

I know what it was like for me growing up as a boy with Alopecia. It was quite tough for me with people calling me names and things.

I felt for Harry when I got the letter and it was nice for me to share some of my experiences with him and to try and guide him along the right lines.

The best bit though was seeing the look on his face walking out with the team. He said he had a great time—and that's so special. 

"

Southampton won the match, 1-0. 

[Project Babb]