Dad celebrates teen who took his autistic
A Prom Night to Remember: A Story That Restores Faith in Humanity
A Heartwarming Gesture
Teacher Mike Larson shared an emotional Facebook story about his autistic son,
Jon, and a girl named Maddi who asked if she could take him to prom.
“She came to my office and asked if Jon’s mom and I would allow her to take him to prom,” Mike wrote.
Kindness in Action
Maddi met Jon through a school club that promotes friendships between special needs and regular students.
Wanting him to have “the best night ever,” she wore his favorite color, orange,
and planned dinner at a restaurant serving his favorite foods—chicken fingers, fries, and chocolate milk.
A Viral Message
Mike’s post went viral, reaching over a million shares.
He said he wanted “to show support for special kids like Jon” and to remind people “there are wonderful kids like Maddi.”
A Lasting Memory
Years later, Jon is happy and Maddi is married.
Mike calls it “one of the nicest memories of our lives.”
