The Blind Side is based on the true story of Leigh-Anne and Sean Tuohy, a husband and wife who take in a homeless African-American teen, Michael ‘Big Mike’ Oher. Michael has no idea who his father is, and his mother is a drug addict. He has had little formal education and possesses few skills to help him get along in the world. Leigh-Anne soon takes charge, as is her nature, ensuring that the young man has every opportunity to succeed. When he expresses an interest in football, she goes all out to help him, including giving the coach a few ideas on how best to use Michael’s skills. They not only provide him with a loving home, but hire a tutor to help him improve his grades to the point where he can qualify for an NCAA Division I athletic scholarship.