Many celebrities don’t consider “entertaining fans” to be the only task in their job description. That’s because a lot of them were born with great big hearts.
Country music singer, Toby Keith, is one of those gentle souls that makes a difference in this world. What he did one evening for a little boy named Trevor Scott is touching beyond belief.
Toby has worked with many charities over the years, on top of being behind some too. The Toby Keith Foundation helps support children with illnesses, and its OK Kids Korral provides a home for youngsters during their battle.
The musician has also lent a hand to other organizations for children, such as the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
At Make-A-Wish, it’s their mission to fulfill the dreams of kids who have been diagnosed with serious illnesses. On their site they explain:
“We believe a wish experience can be a game-changer. This one belief guides us and inspires us to grant wishes that change the lives of the kids we serve.”
10-year-old Trevor had been dealing with a liver issue and was being cared for by the Cleveland Clinic Children’s Hospital. He was waiting for a transplant.
Trevor had one wish – it was to meet country star Toby Keith and perform a song with him.
With the help of the Make-A-Wish Foundation, they were able to make the boy’s dream come true. Toby happily agreed to sing a song with Trevor during his concert in Ohio.
Trevor’s dad, Bill, explained on his YouTube channel that before the show, his son actually got to meet Toby backstage.
“…he asked Toby if he could sing with him. Toby smiled and said yes.”
Before Trevor came out on stage, Toby addressed his fans and gave them a little background. He announced,
“There’s a lot of great foundations in this country who do a lot of things for people less fortunate than us. Make-A-Wish Foundation has asked me from the Cleveland chapter here, to make a young man’s dream come true tonight…”
He then introduced the young Trevor Scott.
Trevor came walking out wearing a cowboy hat and a t-shirt that had Toby Keith’s picture on the front. He was carrying a microphone, ready for his big performance.
Together, the pair started to sing the patriotic tune, “American Soldier.” But after just a few moments, Toby let Trevor have the spotlight for himself.
Trevor was obviously a big fan of the musician because he knew all the lyrics to his song. Toby mouthed the words – yet, let the boy become a shining star.
Although it must have been nerve-racking being on stage, you wouldn’t know it from Trevor’s powerful and confident voice. Eventually, Toby joins back in becoming the ultimate duet.
The performance is so heartfelt and moving that surely everyone in the crowd was teary-eyed. Afterward, Toby even let Trevor have a moment by himself to enjoy the feeling of being celebrated by thousands of fans.
Ready for more chills? Trevor’s dad shared on YouTube that just three days after the concert, his son underwent a successful liver transplant.
Bill also expressed his thanks, writing in the comments:
“It doesn’t matter what religion or political party you belong to. This about a great foundation Make A Wish and similar foundations that grant wishes to ailing children and adults. This is what my son Trevor wanted for his wish and my wife and I appreciate all people involved especially Make a wish and Toby Keith.”
It’s a scene that will pull on your heartstrings. You can watch Toby and Trevor’s beautiful duet below!
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