Transcript of High school football player surprises teammates with special gift

There's good news tonight about victory on and off the field, and the Arizona high school football player who turned his own health scare into a surprise his teammates will never forget. When the Flagstaff Eagles ran onto the field for their game this Friday night, senior Steven Dick led the way. You see him there, number 15. It's especially remarkable because around this time last year, Steven and his coach, Mickey Clements, weren't sure he'd ever play again after Steven was diagnosed with brain cancer. But Steven's teammates wouldn't let him fight alone, rallying around him every step of the way. What did it mean for you in this journey through those ups and downs, to have this team behind you and to have their support?

It meant everything to me.

Coach, how about for you?

Yeah, you work with such a big group of young men, and most of all, they love playing with each other and for each other. And Steven really embodies that spirit and brings the best out of all of us.

So when Steven got a call from Make A Wish, Arizona, he wasn't thinking about himself. Instead, he decided to surprise the whole team. His wish, new state-of-the-art helmets. Steven, why helmets?

Brain surgery is a tough surgery for anyone. And so I was going to do whatever I could do to reduce that chance by as much as I could.

To see the way he cares about his teammates and his genuine concern for their safety is just really heartwarming for everybody.

Steven's gesture, profoundly moving for his idol. Former Cardinal's wide receiver, Larry Fitzgerald, whose foundation funded the Helmets. Congratulations on making a difference, but also setting a great example for all of us.

It's truly humbling to see everyone who's here.

Oh, with Steven's brain scans now clear, he's back on the field.

Steven's the most selfless kid I've ever met. He means everything to our team.

So grateful to give back to the team that's been his lifeline.

Just to have everybody there with me that has been through this journey, even players from last year, family members, everything. It was surreal.

And by the way, the Flagstaff Eagles, won Friday's game, 22 to 12. 12.

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