Rubens's Dream

Rubens Duke Dream was a dream come true for any Blue Devil! The Duke Collegiate Dream Team created an incredible two-day experience for Rubens and his family that we know he will never forget. Not only was Rubens able to meet members of the Duke Football and Men’s Basketball Team, he went on a shopping spree in the Duke Team Store, enjoyed a Duke Lacrosse game, yummy meals, bowling, and stellar accommodations at the Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club.

Rubens was upgraded to courtside seats at the Duke vs. Louisville game and was even introduced on court during a TV timeout! He was met with nothing with cheers and applause and took off to high five the student section with tears in his eyes. Then, Rubens was surprised with a card from Coach Scheyer and his wife where they wrote that they were honored to have Rubens with them at the game…and they gifted him tickets to next year’s Duke vs UNC matchup!

The morning after the Dream Experience, Rubens mom sent Dream Leader Brad this text, “Good morning Brad. Hope you had a good drive back home last night. Thank you for an amazing weekend. We all had a great time. Rubens woke up this morning saying he misses everyone. Just only in two days, everyone became like family to us. Have a great day! Thank you for everything!”