“My mom doesn’t have to go to work at 4 a.m. anymore. And, my dad, I’m still working on his retirement, but obviously I’ve been able to help them financially, and that’s made me feel really happy and proud,” De La Haye stated earlier. It indeed reflected his sentiments for his mom, Sharon, and dad, Donald De Haye. Donald De La Haye, who is popularly known as Deestroying, has had a challenging career.
As a collegiate football player, he was asked to remove his YouTube channel, Deestroying, which he initiated in June 2015. Due to a controversial NCAA rule, collegiate athletes were prohibited from making money off of their name, image, and likeness (NIL). And, the NCAA gave him an ultimatum to choose between the sport and his content-creating career. But it did not stop him. And, with the strong backing of his parents, he has become a dynamic force in digital sports entertainment and the football world. Well, recently, the former Central Florida player caught attention for making his first field goal for the Brahmas in the UFL. So, fans are equally invested in knowing about his parents.
Who is Deestroying’s mom, Sharon?
After being eliminated from the UCF football team roster in 2017, Deestroying used the setback as an opportunity. After the NCAA revised the law, UFL Kicker, who finally made his way into the football arena with newfound ambitions. And it is all because of his parents who have been with him through thick and thin. Interestingly, he also never forgets to highlight his parents’ sacrifices and contributions to his life.
He made it his goal to help them retire. Earlier, during an interview with GQ Sports media channel, he revealed the same. Impressively, the San Antonio placekicker gave his first million to his mom to help her pay her house down and officially ”retired her”.
And, at this moment, he also expressed his immense love for his dear mom, Sharon. “She sacrificed so much. And, she’s taken care of me, my brother, my sister,” he continued. “She worked hard to put food on the table, and the job she had, she didn’t love it. She just did it to pay the bills and whatnot. She’d spend long hours on her feet. She’d come home tired and still find the energy, and the love to cook for us, so I had to make sure I got my mom’s right,” he stated further. It showcased their unbreakable mother-son bond.
Apart from their stories together, there is limited personal information available about his mom. Besides his mom, the UFL kicker also shares strong chemistry with his dad, who has been his guiding light throughout his life journey.
Who is Deestroying’s dad, Donald De Haye?
Interestingly, just like Deestroying, his father, Donald De Haye, is also the biggest soccer fan. Earlier, on his YouTube channel, the UFL player himself disclosed his interest in the FIFA World Cup. Deestroying revealed that he surprised his dad with tickets to watch Costa Rica play in the FIFA World Cup. At that moment, he also exhibited his joy while watching the football World Cup with his beloved dad.
“At first, we were super excited. We turned up outside the stadium with all the Costa Rica fans,” he continued. “Man, I even got sturdy. We made our way into the stadium, and our excitement grew. We knew the game was going to be historical,” he added further. Additionally, he also demonstrated his true feelings. “We were lucky enough to see seven goals. And although the loss was extremely embarrassing, it felt amazing to take my dad to his first ever FIFA World Cup,” he reiterated further.
This instance even showcased his affection for his dad. However, his dad was always with him, even when he was going through the most adverse situations. After being removed from the UFL roster, when he chose YouTube over football, it was his dad who encouraged him. It is no wonder that his current position in life is because of his parents.
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