Ben Simmons Hangs With 12-Year-Old Fan Who Has Cerebral Palsy

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PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- It's why we love sports.

12-year-old Tyler Osowski from Delaware County was born legally blind and has cerebral palsy. He recently had major surgery to straighten out his left foot.

On Thursday, he was able to meet his idol, Sixers' forward Ben Simmons.

#ThisIsWhyWePlay pic.twitter.com/jOCx7Q90TN
— Philadelphia 76ers (@sixers) August 3, 2017

The moment when @BenSimmons25 gave a signed pair of shoes to 12-year-old Tyler, who has cerebral palsy. #PowerofSports pic.twitter.com/9gUG9WzwcW
— Zack Neiner (@ZackNeiner) August 3, 2017

Tyler Osowski and @BenSimmons25 spending time together @sixers training complex #makingadifference #itmatters #welldoneisbetterthanwellsaid pic.twitter.com/MEByXTodWv
— Scott O'Neil (@ScottONeil) August 3, 2017

Tyler's dream was to meet Simmons. Well, dreams do come true.