The resilience and strength of Malakai Roberts, the 6-year-old Lexington boy who was blinded last December when bullets ripped through his home, has already inspired people far and wide.
On New Year's Day, tens of thousands of University of Kentucky and University of Iowa football fans will get a chance to learn about Malakai's story after he and his family received a special invite to the Citrus Bowl in Orlando, Florida.
Vrbo, which sponsors the Jan. 1 bowl matchup between the Wildcats and Hawkeyes, found out about Malakai after asking UK officials about any families deserving of a special trip to Orlando and tickets to the game.