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Claire DiGiorgio was born with a chromosomal disorder and has developmental delays. One day, the shy junior met Chip, a senior on the varsity soccer team.


Claire and Chip were part of different circles, but they met through a program at Middletown High School South in New Jersey. “Circle of Friends” matches special needs students with kids from other peer groups.

The goal of the program is to bring peer groups together who would otherwise rarely interact. Every week, participants would meet up to chat and socialize.

Claire and Chip eventually forged a very special friendship. “I viewed the world so differently before I met Claire, and then after I met her, she just changed me a lot,” he said.


“I don’t think anyone is ever taught me more or impacted me more as much as Claire.”

Never in her wildest dreams did Claire think she’d get to go to prom, let alone with a popular senior athlete. But she took a risk and handed Chip a handwritten message, asking if he’d be her date.

Watch the video below to see how this heartwarming friendship led to a night these two will never forget.

The Circle of Friends program sounds so awesome… more schools should implement similar programs. If you agree, please SHARE this with your friends on Facebook!