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Teen Girl Invites Rejected Down Syndrome Boy to School Dance

The homecoming dance is a big day for a lot of high schoolers.In Arizona, Daniel Rivas was facing the same dream.

The 17-year-old, who has Down syndrome, has big goals of becoming a professional chef – but first, he wants to live the typical high school life, and all the experiences that come with it, including homecoming.

Daniel asked out a few different girls, but each one turned him down – a huge blow to any teen’s self-esteem. Read the full story here ▶