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Jermain Defoe: "I remember during my second season at Sunderland, our press officer, Louise Wanless, told me one day, 'There's a boy who wants to meet you.' She explained that Bradley Lowery had neuroblastoma and that I was his favourite player. I said, 'Of course. No problem.' I didn't know what to expect. I thought he'd be really shy and quiet. But as soon as he walked into the dressing room, he ran straight over, jumped onto my lap and gave me the biggest hug. After that first meeting, I asked Louise to put me in touch with his family so I could visit him in hospital. At first, I went with other players, but then I started going on my own. I just wanted to spend as much time with him as I could. We had a natural connection. A bond that I still can't explain. I got so used to having him around Sunderland that I really struggled after he was gone. He taught me to appreciate life and the people around me so much more. He changed me. He changed my whole perspective." ❤️