After an accident it truly does take a team of people to get a person back up on their feet again. Doctors, nurses, therapist, and many more people are crucial for a person’s recovery. Even with a team of medical professionals on your side, there still is nothing that can provide the support like family and friends who are cheering you on every step of the way.

Tara Monday and her children, Leila and Rush, were hit head on last month in Greensboro, North Carolina. Despite the horrific accident, Tara and Leila were quickly discharged from the hospital. Unfortunately, seven-year-old Rush had internal injuries that required surgery and a longer recover time. He’d been in bed for days and was scared to get up and move, and was lacking motivation.

Luckily, his friend Quinton was ready to be by his side. When the eight-year-old heard about his friend’s accident, he broke down in tears. His mom, Shamicka Neal, told him that he needed to be strong before he could visit his friend in the hospital.

That’s when Quinton informed his mom, “Okay, Mommy, I’m going to be strong so Rush can be strong.” And he was true to his word. When Quinton went to visit Rush, he gave his friend the strength and motivation to get back up on his feet and get better.

Quinton even walked arm in arm with his friend the first time Rush got up and walked after his long ordeal. The photo of the two of them walking in the hospital hallway has warmed the hearts of everyone who has seen it. Quinton has continued to help his friend recover by playing a few friendly games and getting Rush’s spirits up, and the two were recently the center of attention at a party celebrating Rush’s recovery.