An Oklahoma fifth grader is an avid softball player, despite the amputation of one of her legs.
She's bonded with a college player and says the older athlete inspires her.
Jemma Gallman, a fifth grader living in Tuttle, Oklahoma was born with an extremely rare condition where her tibia, ankle, and knee were all missing.
The result, an amputation of her right leg at only nine months old, although, that has not stopped her in the slightest
"She's more of a 'I'll show you with my actions' instead of my words." said Tamara Gallman, Jemma's Mother.
In addition to starting softball at the age of four, Jemma loves to attend Oklahoma softball games, but one particular player in the 20-21 World Series caught her eye.
As Mackenzie Donihoo leaped in right field catching an almost unattainable ball, Jemma was hooked.
"She put a lot of effort into catching it, so she was really excited, that is why she really liked Mackenzie because she gave a lot of effort." said Gallman
Sharing the same hitting and pitching coach, they were able to meet in person.
Two years later, Donihoo is now an infielder for the University of Tennessee.
Their friendship sustained through the transfer, and Jemma and her family even got to take a trip to Knoxville to throw the first pitch at the Lady Vols Game.
"That was so scary. My heart was racing, but it was kind of fun after." said Jemma.
Jemma's mom, says her daughter is encouraging to her everyday.
"It is inspiring to see. Let alone for me, because you know there's times in your life where you kind of feel like 'I can't do this.' You know what I mean? But I can't because I have a kid over here who I constantly tell we, 'Don't say that. We don't say we can't.'" said Gallman.
She speaks highly of Donihoo that despite a busy division-one athlete, she still makes time to support Jemma.
"She kind of connects with her on a different level so that she really feels like that is someone she can talk to, which I think is absolutely amazing." said Gallman.
Many are amazed by the relationship between the two, but Jemma doesn't see herself as different from anyone else.
"Everybody is like, oh my gosh, I am so jealous, and I'm like it is not that big of a deal." said Jemma.
The feelings are mutual as Donihoo posted a tweet about their friendship.
The tweet calls Jemma the light of Donihoo's life and an inspiration.
The two got to see each other again this weekend, at the Tennessee and Oklahoma game in Oklahoma City.