Imagine paying for a ticket to a massive college football game, only to turn your back on the field when the first quarter ends. At the University of Iowa, 70,000 fans, the players, and even the opposing team all stop to look up at the Stead Family Children's Hospital right next door. The Iowa Wave has quickly become one of the greatest traditions in sports, giving these brave kids a moment of hope they will never forget. ⚡ Fair Use Disclaimer This video is for educational and transformative purposes, falling under the Fair Use Doctrine (17 U.S.C. §107). It provides original commentary, critique, and a thoughtful revision, contributing added value beyond the original sources.
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Imagine being a scared kid in that hospital bed, looking out the window, and seeing 70,000 people stop everything just to remind you that you're not fighting alone. Pure humanity. 🥹❤️
This is so wholesome.
The Wave started in 2017 after a fan posted the idea online, and now the hospital’s Kid Captain chooses the song played during it
i've worked a lot of football games there and everyone loves this part of every game
proud to be apart of that tradition
I’m from Iowa and I’ve been to a game and my favorite part was that and I love this tradition ❤
bro so wholesome
Even though I'm an Iowa State fan and Iowa is our rivals, this tradition is so cool.
its the best tradition i remember my cousin felt so special while he was in the hospital and saw all those people waving ❤
I’m a huge Iowa fan and I’m glad some ppl know our university as a tradition like this
As a person who lives in Iowa I am so happy people talk about this tradition on the field my causin was in the exact hospital not too long ago and it makes the children feel so special ❤
I’m from Iowa too and I can confirm they do this
I’m from Iowa this is my one of my favorite things we do
That’s amazing❤ I hope all those kids get cured of whatever they have❤
Who's cutting onions 😭😭😭
I’ve been to a savanna banana game there just about a week ago and we did it. That was my favorite part of the game etc ❤😢.
I've been to 2 games, its awesome! Go hawks :)
From Iowa, and I can say, I’ve both been in that crowd, and in the hospital during it.
its enough to make a grown man cry 🥺
you never know what people are going through. this is the best way to show love to those who need it! God loves it easy to see!!!