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Russell Wilson puts out plea for new heart for sick child

Dec 31, 2014, 1:21 PM | Updated: 2:03 pm

Seahawks’ quarterback Russell Wilson repeatedly shows he’s got plenty of heart, and now he’s trying to get one for a sick kid.

Wilson, who regularly visits Seattle Children’s Hospital, posted a video on Instagram this week with a 16-year-old patient he identifies as “Chris.”

“My man needs a heart transplant, anybody got an extra heart?” a smiling Wilson says from Chris’ bedside. “Rooting for you guys, thank you guys so much. Go Hawks.”

“Yeah,” Chris says.

It’s not the first time Wilson has put in a plea for a new heart. Last year, he showed off a duct tape wallet made by transplant patient Allison Christenson, who coincidentally got a new heart the same day.

We are looking for a heart!!! @seattlechildrens with yr old Chris

A video posted by Russell Wilson (@dangerusswilson) on

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