"I'd do whatever for these kids. And as long as my mom's proud of everything I'm doing, that's a win for me as well."
Michigan State’s Armorion Smith's life changed in an instant when his mother Gala Gilliam died in 2024. He honors her by being a D-I athlete, a student and by caring for his siblings ❤️
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Michigan State DB Armorion Smith and his brother Armon, appeared on @GMA this morning and received some special surprises💚
The Smiths received $40,000, a fully covered trip to disney land, and a brand new SUV🙌
Armorion recently got his drivers license but did not own a car. He would rely on uber’s and rides from his teammates to get to place to place.
If you are unfamiliar with Armorion’s story, he lost his mother to cancer in August and recently became the legal guardian for his five younger siblings as a 21-year-old D1 football player.
Michigan State’s Armorion Smith is this week’s nominee for the 2024 #CapitalOneOrangeBowl - @TheFWAA Courage Award.
Smith, a redshirt junior defensive back, is helping to raise five siblings after the recent passing of his mother.
There are some sick individuals in the world. Someone is using my name & story to scam on GoFundMe. I’ll attach the FAKE ACCOUNT link to this post so that everyone is aware. Could you all please report this account as well. Our GoFundMe was created by my aunt Ronnesha Freeman! I would also like to give a huge thank you to everyone that has donated & showing mad love to me and my siblings through this difficult time.
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After losing his mother to breast cancer last month, 21-year-old Michigan State safety Armorion Smith is now the head of a household with five younger siblings.
21-year-old Michigan State athlete Armorion Smith is raising his five siblings after their mother recently passed away. 🙏 See their story: https://t.co/wQNLW1kJ4N
Armorion Smith, a 21-year-old Michigan State football player, balances being a student-athlete and head of household for his 5 younger siblings after his mother's passing from breast cancer. My prayers are with this resilient young King as he carries on his mother’s legacy. 🙏🏿
Ryan Day on Michigan State defensive back Armorion Smith raising his five siblings since the passing of his mother a month ago.
"I have a lot of respect for that situation," Day said.