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"This Princess is Cancer-Free": Minnesota Football’s "Row the Boat" Culture Inspires Young Girl to Beat Cancer

When eight-year-old Megan Wagner approached one of her biggest fans, she was ready to show off her brand new shirt. This time, it wasn’t just an ordinary piece of clothing – it commemorated the end of an eight-month battle.

Minnesota head coach P.J. Fleck read the glittery words – “this princess is cancer-free.” A young girl’s bright smile radiated as she reached her hand out for a celebratory first-bump.

Fleck let out a joyful victory cry and said, “now that’s a special shirt.” After spending 101 nights in the hospital battling a rare form of osteosarcoma, his friend, Megan, was set to have her port removed on Wednesday.