"Just don't give up, don't give up, don't give up."
In 2018 Nick Calandra, of Whitesboro, NY, was diagnosed with a brain tumor. At the beginning of his battle, he lost the ability to talk, read and even remember who his parents were.
The athlete was unable to play football for his high school, but said he was determined to overcome and beat cancer.
"He was a normal kid, and one day had a seizure at a friend's house," explained Melissa Tibbits, Nick's mom. "The next morning he was going in for an operation, nine hours."
Through his battle, and as he continues treatment, cancer has not been able to ruin his love for the Buffalo Bills. Nick teamed up with the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Western New York more than three years ago and wished to meet the Bills. COVID delayed plans, but on Friday Nick's wish was granted at Bills Training Camp.
"I'm shaking right now," said Nick as players came off the field to greet him and sign a Bills helmet.
Nick met Von Miller, Spencer Brown, Dawson Knox, Keon Coleman, Mitch Trubisky, Damar Hamlin, Keon Coleman, Justin Shorter, Tyrell Shavers, Dion Dawkins, Mack Hollins, Dalton Kincaid, Terrel Bernard, Gable Steveson, and of course his favorite player Josh Allen.
"I feel like crying," said Nick's dad Jay Calandra, "I feel like crying knowing what could’ve, would've...and look at him. Best day of his life."
Nick and his family are not the only Bills fans who had a memorable time at training camp this year.
I caught up with several fans on day two of camp on Thursday who shared their excitement.
Here are the best sights and sounds from day two of training camp.
