Miami Hurricanes Welcome Make-A-Wish Patient as Part of the Team

The Miami Hurricanes are doing everything they can to make one eight-year-old feel like part of the team.

Carter Hucks, who is fighting a life-threatening disease, traveled from Charleston, South Carolina, to Miami in order to join the Hurricanes football team as part of the Make-A-Wish program. The third-grader had a big day on campus.

On Wednesday, the Hurricanes gave Hucks his own uniform and locker.

He got to run out of the team's inflatable helmet and the smoke like the players do before games.

He then led the team in stretches and played some catch.

Hucks got to hang out at practice with some of the Hurricanes players.

To cap off the special day, Hucks hauled in a game-winning touchdown pass.

Hucks loved living his dream, and the Hurricanes loved getting him involved on the field.

Fans can also show their support for Hucks.

As good as this day was for the youngster, the fun isn't over. The Palm Beach Post's Matt Porter reported that Hucks will spend the next few days with the team and will be with the 'Canes on Saturday when they host the Cincinnati Bearcats. 

[Twitter, h/t Dr. Saturday]