The story of Darren Thomas and his love of the Shockers by Shane Ewing at KAKE

[_kai_]

Grab a box of kleenex if you happen to be cutting onions while watching this video. http://www.kake.com/sports/headlines...326538551.html

That's one contagious smile that Darren has. What a wonderful guy. I've always seen him at the games since I was a kid in the 90's and always was so envious of his seats he's sat in over the years. I'm fairly certain he used to sit over by the water fountains in a fold out chair during the Randy years.

Shane Ewing did a great job with this segment. Many thanks for getting this story out, it's a great one.

[SHOCKvalue]

Saw that first thing this morning. Good stuff.

[another shocker]

i remember him from the early 80's. he is wichita state's #1 fan! (forevershockerfan might have to settle for #2 on this one)

[moshock]

Great story! If that doesn't bring a tear to your eye you should pluck a nose hair to make sure you are still alive.

What a privilege to be a Shocker !

[forevershockerfan]

i remember him from the early 80's. he is wichita state's #1 fan! (forevershockerfan might have to settle for #2 on this one)

After watching that, FSF is not even on the charts compared to Darren. What dedication and passion he has for our beloved Shockers and we are blessed he is on our side. I would have loved to seen him throw a football back in his prime. God bless you Darren Thomas!!!!!!!

[ShockBand]

He is doing a t-shirt fundraiser to help get a chair suitable for wheelchair basketball, as well do some ramps and such for his home. Here is the link to get at D-Force Unstoppable t-shirt.

http://www.booster.com/darrenthomas

[MadaboutWu]

Beautiful story. Makes me thankful and proud to be part of Shocker nation.

[another shocker]

After watching that, FSF is not even on the charts compared to Darren. What dedication and passion he has for our beloved Shockers and we are blessed he is on our side. I would have loved to seen him throw a football back in his prime. God bless you Darren Thomas!!!!!!!

i'd always thought, since way back when, that he looked strong and stoic in the face of his medical condition. to see him break down with such emotion like that pulled at my heart.. kind of made me gasp for air.

'shockers and darren are still looking good!

[ShockerFever]

Very, very cool.

[fansince80s]

I remember seeing him at football games in late 70s early 80s. He wore what I thought was a Rams jersey which turns out WSU had that style? at one point.

[Blackmag]

cool story, what a great smile and to know he is a Shocker fan and has such a relationship with coach and our program makes it even more special