A MATCH TO REMEMBER:
SUSAN MAYER’S DREAM DAY WITH NEBRASKA VOLLEYBALL
Dream Come TRUE – Cedarhurst of Topeka
For Susan Mayer, 75, a lifelong volleyball fan and former physical education teacher, the roar of the crowd at the Nebraska vs. Kansas volleyball match wasn’t just about the game, it was about decades of passion, perseverance, and pride all coming together on one unforgettable night. “I cried when they told me I was going,” Susan said. “It’s so hard to get tickets, I couldn’t believe it was really happening.” Originally from Nebraska, Susan has followed the Cornhuskers since the team’s founding in 1975. But this wasn’t just any match — it was her first live game, a chance to witness her favorite team in action and finally meet Coach Dani Busboom Kelly, whom she’s admired since her playing days. “I cried again when I met Coach Dani. She’s the best, and we are so lucky to have her.” Surrounded by eight family members, including a dear college friend, Susan felt the full force of family, friendship, and team spirit. “It meant the world to have them with me. Seeing everyone in matching shirts and foam fingers, cheering together. It was wonderful,” she said.
The excitement in the arena built quickly. “At first, I thought we could move closer,” she laughed, “but then the place filled up with fans just like me.” Through Cedarhurst’s Dream Come TRUE program, this moment became more than just a match, it became a memory etched in Susan’s heart. “It was more than I expected. It was humbling.”
Her advice to others? “Don’t forget your dreams or
passions, including your family and friends. I’m proof that no matter your age, if you have a passion, it can happen.” For Susan, the highlight will always be standing beside Coach Dani, cheering on the team she’s loved for nearly 50 years — with her people by her side. “I’ll cherish it forever.”
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