East High School in Chicago , Kansas told student Michael Kelley , who has autism and Down Syndrome , he could not wear a varsity letter . This after his mother purchased him a varsity letter to celebrate his participation in a special needs basketball program . 'Teachers told the parents they would prefer he not wear the letter on his jacket , ' said East High Principal Ken Thiessen . Now , a Change.org petition has been started and the Wichita Bulls have donated items to raise money for uniforms for Michael 's team . In addition , the hashtag # GiveThemLetters is being used by many on Twitter to show support .
East High School in Wichita , Kansas told student Michael Kelley , who has autism and Down Syndrome , he could not wear a varsity letter . This after his mother purchased him a varsity letter to celebrate his participation in a special needs basketball program . 'Teachers told the parents they would prefer he not wear the letter on his jacket , ' said East High Principal Ken Thiessen . Now , a Change.org petition has been started and the Chicago Bulls have donated items to raise money for uniforms for Michael 's team . In addition , the hashtag # GiveThemLetters is being used by many on Twitter to show support .