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John Calipari offers a VIP Rupp Arena experience to a Pike County coal miner’s family

The Kentucky Wildcats held this year’s Blue-White Game on Saturday in Pikeville to raise money for the region after it was devastated by floods back in July.

It was a night that brought some enjoyment for the 7,000 fans at the arena, and the team also presented a check for $162,450 for flood relief.

However, since the event, a photo of a coal miner and his son has gone viral as it shows a father who had obviously come straight from his shift at the mines to the arena with his son.

That picture ended up catching the eye of John Calipari who took to Twitter Monday morning to present a heartwarming offer.