13-year-old Regina boy Boston Schaan met the San Francisco 49ers Saturday, ahead of Sunday's championship game with Green Bay. (Twitter/San Francisco 49ers)

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Regina boy’s dream comes true, meets 49ers before Championship matchup

Jan 19, 2020 | 4:09 PM

A Regina boy had his wish come true Saturday, meeting the San Francisco 49ers ahead of Sunday’s NFC Championship match-up with the Green Bay Packers.

Saturday, the 49ers tweeted a video of 13-year-old Boston Schaan with the team, breaking the huddle following team practice.

Saturday’s meeting was put together by the Make a Wish Foundation, and the Shaan family were thankful for Boston’s wish to come true.

In a tweet, Darren Schaan said, “What an amazing day. Boston loved every minute of it.”

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He also shared another tweet, thanking 49ers tight end Greg Kittle personally for his impact on Boston.

The family is expected to be in attendance for Sunday’s game, set for kick-off at 5:40 p.m. Central Standard Time.