Heart-warming gamers with heart disease were brought into the game by the developer to fulfill their wishes

Many people have a negative view of games, but games can sometimes do extraordinary things that make people’s lives more positive and better. Recently, Make-A-Wish Foundation – a non-profit organization to help children with serious illnesses has collaborated with the developer NBA 2K20 to make the dream of a 15-year-old with a heart condition come true by adding the boy to the game.
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William Floyd is known to be a huge fan of 2K20, however he was diagnosed with a muscle and heart disorder when he was only 18 months old. This doesn’t allow him to be active nor play any sport so join in a video sports games probably the most perfect idea in this case. Fortunately, the 2K developer accepted this proposal and said that they feel very happy to be able to join hands to help the boy continue to write his unfinished dream. William is then fitted with a specialized suit that can record full movement for use in the game.

Not only becoming the first amateur athlete to feature in NBA 2K20, William was also able to provide personal parameters to the developer for inclusion in NBA 2K21. William can kick the ball, dribble and even jump from the air, things he cannot do in real life. This is a free character, so any player can own and use William on the way to conquering the championship.
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More than just entertainment, video games are sometimes a lifeline for many difficulties and deadlocks in life. For William, Make-A-Wish and 2K have really brought him something special, allowing him to pursue his passion for sports. NBA 2K20 is out now for iOS, PC, PS4, Switch and Xbox One.​