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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Sydney Page

Her dad died. So her favourite NFL star took her to the father-daughter dance.

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For Audrey Soape, the father-daughter dance is a big social event and always a highlight of her year. This year, though, as it was drawing near, the 11-year-old was filled with dread.

Audrey’s father died in March. Just five weeks later, she also lost her grandfather, who would have been her stand-in date to the dance.

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