The father of cancer fighter, Leah Still, has just been released by the Bengals right before the official start of the 2015-16 season. Still was just awarded the Jimmy V. Perseverance trophy at this year’s ESPY’s and he took to Instagram to respond after being cut.
(Photos) NFL: ESPN Honors Leah Still!
This year’s ESPY awards are just sad as hell! The story of Devon Still and his daughter Leah’s fight with cancer has been broadcasted in headlines for some time now and ESPN has honored her for her strength in battling cancer.
(Video) NFL: Devon Still’s Amazing Daughter Walks In New York Fashion Week
Devon Still’s pretty little daughter Leah got to walk in NYFW and she couldn’t have seemed happier. She walked the runway like a pro and had everyone in the room cheering for her. Leah is still battling cancer, but nothing seems to break her or her fathers spirit and when you can be like that in a situation like this, then the hope for her to beat it will never end.
(Video) NFL: Ellen DeGeneres Hooks Up Bengals Devon Still With $10K Donation, Plus More For His Daughter
Devon Still and his daughter Leah have become America’s sweethearts and they deserve every bit of it. Still, has been receiving alot of love for the way he has handled his daughter’s battle with cancer and has received alot of money to help with her treatments. People think automatically since Still is an NFL player that money is not a problem and that just isn’t true for most players. Ellen was so struck by his story that she wanted to donate $10,000 on his behalf to Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia where his daughter Leah is. She did not stop there though, check it out.
NFL: How Cute ! Houston Texans Send Devon Still’s Daughter A ‘Frozen’ Care Package
As many know the story by now, Devon Still’s daughter had been diagnosed with cancer. While the Bengals and team staff have gone above and beyond for the Still family, other NFL teams have joined in supporting his daughter’s fight, such as the Patriots and now the Texans. That’s pretty dope Houston ! Hit the jump to check out adorable care package and contents that Devon posted to his Instagram.
NFL: New England Patriots Honor Devon Still In Classy Tribute To His Daughter
Great sportsmanship Patriots. Cincinnati Bengals’ Devon Still was moved to tears on the football field during Sunday night’s game after a tribute was made to his daughter, who had been diagnosed with cancer back in June. While Still sported a “Leah Strong” band on his face, the Patriots’ cheerleaders donned pink pompoms and Still’s #75 jerseys. Patriots owner Robert Kraft will also donate $25,000 to Cincinnati Children’s Medical Center in Leah’s name. Much respect Patriots, you are all the real MVPs. Hit the jump for a video clip of the tribute and more details !
