'I'll Remember This For The Rest Of My Life': Don Jones Takes Teen With Down Syndrome To Prom

April 28, 2018

An Alabama teen with Down Syndrome took an NFL player to her prom at Lawrence County High School and had the time of her life.

NFL player don jones takes girl down syndrome to prom
Credit: Kristi Martin

Don Jones, 27, is a defensive lineman with the San Francisco 49ers. He graduated from Hazelwood High School in Town Creek, Alabama, and returned to his home state just to escort 18-year-old Lindsey Preston to her prom.

"Lindsey always stayed in contact with me and the family," he told WBRC-TV. "Her mother asked me to go to the prom with her last year so I told her I would be more than glad."

NFL player don jones takes girl down syndrome to prom
Credit: Kristi Martin

Jones not only made her feel special but he danced the night away with ALL the kids.

"Anything I can do to make some kids smile, I would be more than willing to do. I think the most fun was all of the guys, I showed the guys about 5 or 6 new dance moves."

NFL player don jones takes girl down syndrome to prom
Credit: Kristi Martin

"I had a great time with my beautiful prom date Lindsey at the Lawrence County LCDC prom," Jones wrote on Instagram. "It was really an honor being around so many loving faces. I'll remember this for the rest of my life."

NFL player don jones takes girl down syndrome to prom
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