Jennifer Brett
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Heisman Trophy winner and former NFL quarterback Doug Flutie, founder of the Doug Flutie, Jr. Foundation for Autism (www.dougflutiejrfoundation.org), was in town Thursday to help kick off the 15th season at Jerry’s Habima Theatre.
The theatrical company, at the Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta, is directed and produced by professionals featuring actors with developmental disabilities.
At the benefit reception before the production of “Footloose,” Flutie engaged patrons in a discussion of his autistic son, Doug Jr., 16.
“We can’t put limitations on children,” said Flutie. He shared a story of how a therapist helped Doug Jr. windsurf, even though he doubted his son would be able to do it.
“I’m synonymous with all this ‘never give up’ stuff, and there’s my son proving me wrong right in front of my face,” Flutie said before a crowd of about 300.
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