Fans Praise Ilona Maher for Bold Message to Little Girl: ‘You Are Who Every Girl Needs to See’
Ilona Maher, whom many know for her rugby skills and charming personality, earned praise from fans for a special message she sent a young girl interested in sports.
Maher stitched a video from a woman named Stephanie Easley of herself and her young daughter as they recounted how the little girl was told that "girls can't play football."
"Hi, my sweet girl," began Maher in her message for the upset girl. "You know what you can play? Rugby...Dare I say, maybe more fun than football."
She went on, noting, "We have the same exact rules as the boys. No differences. So, tell your mama to bring you out to some practices, I think you'll like it."
Fans were touched by the sweet message, praising Maher for being an encouraging role model for young girls. One wrote, "I’m so glad my daughter is growing up in a world where Ilona exists!"
"You are who every girl needs to see," said another, while a similar comment read, "This is my favorite thing I’ve seen today! Ilona is the big sister little girls like that need."
Others cheered on rugby, with replies like, "Truth be told, Rugby is MUCH tougher than football and I played football. #respect ❤️," and "Aaaannnddd rugby is in the Olympics and football ISNT!"
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