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McCaffrey: 'I Look Forward To It Every Year' Dare To Play Football, Cheer Camps

HIGHLANDS RANCH, Colo. (CBS4)- Former Denver Broncos Wide Receiver Ed McCaffrey said it's something he looks forward to every year, the "Dare to Play Football and Dare to Cheer Camps" in partnership with the Global Down Syndrome Foundation.

"I look forward to it every year. What a blessing, so many people come together to create an opportunity for individuals with Down syndrome to play the great game of football and also to spread awareness in the community about all the wonderful things individuals with Down syndrome can do, we're trying to dispel a lot of negative stereotypes.

PHOTO GALLERY: McCaffrey's Dare To Play Football, Dare To Cheer Camps

McCaffrey and the foundation have been running the camps since 2010. Individuals with Down Syndrome had several practices this week and the big game was on Saturday at Valor Christian High School in Highlands Ranch.

Dare To Play Football, Dare To Cheer Camp
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Broncos like Danny Trevathan were there to support their team, "Leave it all on the field, man, that's what it's all about, let's get team on three!" as they prepared to take the field.

The players and cheerleaders were excited to be there for the big game.

"Well my favorite position is wide receiver like Ed McCaffrey, he's my idol, and I know him personally because of football camp, he's just a great guy and I'm glad to be a part of this," said player Michael Waters.

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