Philadelphia Eagles
Gaven Toney: An Inspiration To Everyone
Gaven Toney is no ordinary seventh grader, especially considering his circumstances. But, nothing has stopped him from achieving his dreams ...
![On December 13, Gaven Toney attended his first Eagles game with his family](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/vcnoe6yakwnyrprbqav5.jpg)
On December 13, Gaven Toney attended his first Eagles game with his family
![The 12-year-old boy was born without full developed arms and legs, but that hasn't stopped him from playing football](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/m4o3d6lakapxitkbvkzt.jpg)
The 12-year-old boy was born without full developed arms and legs, but that hasn't stopped him from playing football
![Gaven met a number of players and coaches before the game against the Bill, including running backs coach Duce Staley and running back Darren Sproles](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/u1xltx5spbytuylndi9a.jpg)
Gaven met a number of players and coaches before the game against the Bill, including running backs coach Duce Staley and running back Darren Sproles
![He also met running back Ryan Mathews before kickoff](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/vzszlg7bmks9cyighudk.jpg)
He also met running back Ryan Mathews before kickoff
![Offensive coordinator Pat Shurmur spoke with Gaven as well](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/zav74yiruwy6m5bllenu.jpg)
Offensive coordinator Pat Shurmur spoke with Gaven as well
![The day after the big win, Gaven spent the afternoon with running back DeMarco Murray](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/k0pylwt35ypohaskfnwz.jpg)
The day after the big win, Gaven spent the afternoon with running back DeMarco Murray
![Gaven has idolozied Murray for years and credits the running back with inspiring him to give football a try](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/pvwxzkhtzzskiy60gl5h.jpg)
Gaven has idolozied Murray for years and credits the running back with inspiring him to give football a try
![The two went shopping for new gear at the Eagles Pro Shop](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/ejvwuis1pn2d0bbjhr4v.jpg)
The two went shopping for new gear at the Eagles Pro Shop
![While shopping, Gaven talked with Murray about his experience playing as a defensive tackle for his middle school team](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/lvo4w7q4j5ipntt89jx7.jpg)
While shopping, Gaven talked with Murray about his experience playing as a defensive tackle for his middle school team
![Murray gave Gaven a lot of great advice](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/vezpftxe26ytl8becmdl.jpg)
Murray gave Gaven a lot of great advice
![Murray helped Gaven get a lot of great new gear](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/bdzuenlqubvmwi9k5xxk.jpg)
Murray helped Gaven get a lot of great new gear
![Both had a great time at the Pro Shop](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/mn4cphjkayrtn1tfnesj.jpg)
Both had a great time at the Pro Shop
![Next, Murray took Gaven to Lincoln Financial Field for a quick look at the stadium](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/qt3j7nmk2vzi8bspvhto.jpg)
Next, Murray took Gaven to Lincoln Financial Field for a quick look at the stadium
![The two continued to get to know each other while taking in the sight of the field](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/u4nlcs0ez1rwqudtx5rf.jpg)
The two continued to get to know each other while taking in the sight of the field
![It was a time neither one will soon forget, and Gaven will continue to be an inspiration to all the Eagles](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/ii7vaakxf8gu9drtohmj.jpg)
It was a time neither one will soon forget, and Gaven will continue to be an inspiration to all the Eagles