Jake from UPS: Man with Down syndrome thriving at new delivery job

A day in the life of Jake Pratt, the former Vestavia Hills High School football player with Down syndrome who's off to a hot start at his new job with UPS! WVTM 13's Rick Karle has the #NewsWeLove in the video above.
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[@paulakaysmith9151]

So touching. Brought tears to my eyes. God Bless you, Jake!

[@justinpullin98]

#justin

[@hjibuloibgiol987]

Hopefully UPS didn’t over work him when the cameras turned off, they are known to have bad work environments at their sorting hubs which is where the trucks are loaded. I’ve heard about horrible working conditions too from previous employees that worked in the warehouse and as drivers.

[@amandamarcelle2572]

This is amazing warms my heart ☺️

[@clockwork9825]

Great job Jake💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾.. keep going bro.

[@carolkeck9006]

What a wonderful guy

[@joanbradley8042]

God bless you Jake, and UPS as well! We need more companies like that! They care for people before profit!

[@docholiday2795]

Great work ethic! You the man

[@cynthiaarrington8368]

I love this good job Jake !!!❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@theonionqueen3519]

Idk if you’ve seen his Twitter, but mans is smooth as hell.

[@shemiahwalker]

Congratulations dude

[@tahirayasmeen5818]

So inspiring 😍😍😍😍

[@aaronnewton9173]

Jake keep up the good work that you do for ups some day I'll will work with ups one day

[@stephenfalls1188]

Great story!!..go jake

[@craigrhitch264]

Good job

[@jadensaenz7441]

Dope

[@johnnywitter8283]

Tingkol choopa the dog

[@sawyer2266]

That’s not an ups driver that’s a downs driver

[@justinporter2117]

They should let him drive the truck

[@Henrister]

Life has its ups and downs

[@swynty5767]

😏👍😥☝😃

[@peterkrawczyk5907]

Meanwhile tons of meat stay at home and don't work lol