ROCHESTER, NY. (WKBW) — Back in April, we first introduced you to Orchard Park teenager Tommy Parzymieso when the Buffalo Bills selected him to announce their first-round pick in this year’s NFL Draft.
Parzymieso is battling a rare genetic muscle disorder, Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD).
On Sunday, he made his way from Buffalo to Rochester to take in the sights and sounds of training camp. An experience, he said, is like a full-circle moment.
“It's pretty cool to see them in action after I kicked off the draft class, and now they’re here practicing for this season," Parzymieso told 7 Sports.
Parzymieso delivered on the opportunity of a lifetime this past April at the NFL Draft.
Fast forward to today, he and his family can see his pick, rookie cornerback Maxwell Hairston, in action for the first time.
“Just to bring them out here a few months later and see Maxwell on the field is a pretty cool moment," added Bills General Manager Brandon Beane.
Beane, who invited the Parzymieso family out to camp, said it’s times like this where he’s reminded of the impact this team and its players have on fans.
“Anytime we can bring happiness to a family, a person, especially someone like Tommy, who has had adverse conditions like Tommy, it’s very rewarding," added Beane. "And it’s a good reminder of what’s important in life.”
Parzymieso did get to eat lunch with the team in the players' cafeteria, and when asked what he’d hope to be eating, he kept it simple.
“I’m a big food guy, so I’ll take whatever, but I like turkey burgers, so that works too," Parzymieso said.
He told 7 Sports he’s planning on catching some Bills games this upcoming season using his season tickets. His mom added that he’ll have to share with his family, who are all looking forward to another season of Bills football.
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