Few times in recent memory have we received a bigger reminder of “football is just a game” than with Devon Still and his family. After what seemed like a promising start to his NFL career—a former Big Ten Player of the Year at Penn State, a second-round selection and being part of some playoff squads—Still and his family received news that no parent ever wants to hear.
His precious daughter Leah was diagnosed with Neuroblastoma, a type of cancer that often occurs in early development. What ensued was heartbreak, followed by a display of the goodness in humanity, and eventually triumph, as Leah beat the disease.