Attending her first Indianapolis Colts game, 12-year-old Warsaw native Alli Morse was given all-star treatment Sunday at Lucas Oil Stadium. Through a program with the Riley Children’s Foundation, Morse, a seventh-grader at Edgewood Middle School who was diagnosed with juvenile pilocytic astrocytoma three years ago, was on the field for the official coin toss prior to the season opener between the Colts and Oakland Raiders. In addition, Morse received four tickets to the game, limousine transportation, hotel accommodations, personalized jersey and an autographed photo. Morse attended the game with her mother Megan Clemens, stepdad Adam Clemens and her grandfather Gary Beck. “She was very excited, but she didn’t know exactly how important it was,” said Adam Clemens. “She was excited leading up to it, and then this weekend was a dream come true.” Not only did the Colts pull out a thrilling 21-17 win, but Morse also got to meet former Colts standout Jeff Saturday. “She got to meet Jeff Saturday, he was signing autographs,” said Adam Clemens. “That was really special. And for the Colts to win, that was a big bonus.” Morse was joined on the field for the coin toss by fellow Riley Hospital patient Alexis Knight of Crown Point. Due to complications from the tumor, Morse lost the majority of her vision two years ago. She has since been learning braille. “She’s legally blind because of the tumor,” said Adam Clemens. “She’s very upbeat. She has a great spirit. She’s a very amazing girl. She has a big heart and loves to spend time with her family and friends. She’s very caring and thoughtful.”
