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La Center wide receiver Davari Grauer wears unique gloves for grandfather with Alzheimer’s

Bright colors help identify receiver from stands for David Grauer, who was diagnosed with the disease in 2018

By Will Denner, Columbian staff writer
Published: September 30, 2022, 6:00am
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La Center senior receiver Davari Grauer shows off his bright gloves Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2022, at La Center High School. Grauer wears the gloves for his grandfather, who has Alzheimer's. The colorful gloves allow Grauer's grandfather to find his grandson on the field when he forgets what number he wears.
La Center senior receiver Davari Grauer shows off his bright gloves Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2022, at La Center High School. Grauer wears the gloves for his grandfather, who has Alzheimer's. The colorful gloves allow Grauer's grandfather to find his grandson on the field when he forgets what number he wears. () (Taylor Balkom/The Columbian) Photo Gallery

LA CENTER — Across a uniform of blue, gray and white, a contrasting streak of yellow, or occasionally, pink, stands out in a crowd of La Center football players.

The source is Davari Grauer.

Specifically, it’s the brightly-colored gloves worn by the speedy senior wide receiver, and, contrary to what some assumed when he first introduced the gloves, they’re not a fashion statement.

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