Millions were inspired by devon stills devotion to help his daughter leah still beat cancer. Former nfl lineman devon still has a lot to be thankful for. Apr 17, 2017 leah still, daughter of nfl player devon still, remembers what is was like getting her cancer diagnosis at 4 and her time in the hospital. Devon still s inner city childhood was riddled with nailbiting, streetside trouble, leading to wayward behavior, school suspensions, and parental distress. Devon still says leahs new health scare is not cancer. He is a former houston texans defensive end, a former cincinnati bengals defensive tackle, big ten defensive player of the year, and a penn state university allamerican. Devon still, former bengals lineman, marks five years of daughter leah being cancerfree. Devon and leah still went to the today show to share more about still s new book, still in the game. Former cincinnati bengal devon stills book still in the game out tuesday. As one of the most sought after speakers of this generation, devon still steps on stages. Story time just got better with prime book box, a subscription that delivers editorially handpicked childrens books every 1, 2, or 3 months at 40% off list price.
Cincinnati bengals devon still and daughter leah write childrens book to inspire kids battling cancer. Leah still fought courageously through treatment of stage 4 neuroblastoma while devon still played for the. In this book, he shares what prepared him for that fight. The father and daughter continue to inspire people across the country. Devon still and daughter leah reflect on cancer remission journey jan. In 2014, leah was diagnosed in with a rare form of pediatric cancer. Leah still, 5yearold daughter of former penn state football player and current houston texan devon still, joined her dad to host the thon pep rally, which featured athletes from several penn state sports. Still did something not most parents have the strength of doing, letting in strangers while his daughter fought cancer. Devon still goes to bat for marvin lewis, he did a lot. Former cincinnati bengals defensive lineman devon still and his family marked five years wednesday with leah still having been cancerfree, an anniversary devon has been looking forward to in.
Former nfl player devon still and daughter leah, who was diagnosed with cancer at age 4, sit down with todays hoda kotb to talk about leah s remission and how theyre inspiring other. Leah still s battle with pediatric cancer is ongoing, but shes ready to give back. Never miss a posting again, just get on the list and have videos sent straight to your inbox. Leah still, the daughter of cincinnati bengals defensive tackle devon still, made news. Former penn state player devon still celebrates daughter, leah, being cancer free for 5 years by deb kiner. Devon still and daughter leah pen book about pediatric. Devon still, now retired from the nfl, prepares for a new.
Its the 2 words devon and leah still have wanted to say for 5 years. Dec 01, 2015 leah still, the daughter of former cincinnati bengals defensive tackle devon still, is now cancerfree, her father announced on instagram. After leah was diagnosed, bengals coach marvin lewis signed devon still to the teams practice squad in order to allow him to keep his health insurance. Leah still recently marked five years of being cancerfree. He has a beautiful family, he retired from professional football with his health intact, and hes flourished in his second career as a peak performance coach and motivational speaker.
Leah stills mom talks strength and endurance during. They also wrote the book i am leah strong chronicling her fight. Even though i followed leah s journey, it was an interview i saw of devon still on youtube which helped me to stay in the fight for my own life. Leah still, daughter of nfls devon still, hits cancer. Jan 17, 2015 leah still s mother, channing smythe and defensive tackle devon still, have reached a financial agreement for child support, months after smythe went public that still wasnt paying. Devon still celebrates daughter leah being cancerfree. Devon still and his daughter, leah, won over hearts across cincinnati five years ago. Leah still begins a new type of chemotherapy treatment on friday, one that doctors hope will shrink the disease enough. Leah was diagnosed with neuroblastoma at age 4, a disease that develops from immature nerve cells found in several areas in the body. Five years ago leah still, the daughter of former cincinnati bengal player devon still, was the heartbreaking face of childhood cancer when she was diagnosed with. With the support of her dad,some donuts, and walgreens. Perhaps most importantly, still is leah s dad, helping her publicly.
Devon still celebrates 5 years of daughter, leahs, cancer. No longer on the gridiron, devon travels to speak about resilience in promotion of his foundation and book, still in the game, as well as visiting cancer patients with leah. Mar 26, 2020 leah still hits a fiveyear milestone in her battle with pediatric cancer leah still attended the american icon awards in beverly hills in may 2019. Now the former nfl defensive lineman can finally exhale as leah celebrates the crucial fiveyear mark of being cancerfree on wednesday.
Leah still is still fighting cancer and will start a new round of chemotherapy on friday, but thats not stopping her from finding a way. Leah still s journey to recovery captured the hearts of those in cincinnati and beyond. About devon devon still is a former professional athlete, entrepreneur, motivational speaker, and advocate for childhood cancer awareness. Devon stills daughter, leah, wants to be president after. Former nfl player devon still has lots to celebrate after his 9yearold daughter reached a milestone in her previous battle with cancer. Leahs journey has inspired devons new book, still in the game, which aims to help other families dealing with childhood cancer. He was drafted by the cincinnati bengals in the second round of the 2012 nfl draft. Leah still hits a fiveyear milestone in her battle with pediatric cancer leah still attended the american icon awards in beverly hills in may 2019. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Former cincinnati bengals book still in the game out. Devon still is a former professional athlete, entrepreneur, life coach, and advocate for childhood cancer awareness. The hospital visits are triggering, but still is resolute in his commitment to. Thanks for all the support and prayers, devon still.
I am leah strong still, devon, still, leah, green, leonard on. In this april 12, 2016, file photo, devon still and his fiancee, asha joyce, pose with their daughter, leah, then 5, in new york. Finding the faith to tackle lifes biggest challenges is a book by former nfl player devon still. Bengals defensive tackle devon still will have extra motivation for thursdays game against the cleveland browns. Devon still and his daughter, leah, has captured our hearts. For devon still, life has been a journey from one scar to the next. Devon stills daughter leah who battled with cancer serves as. Leah still on her cancer diagnosis and remission youtube.
When devon still and his daughter leah still made an appearance on the today show on tuesday, leahs shoulderlength hair is pulled back with a silver hairband. Oct 09, 2014 the bengals defensive tackle offers an update on his daughters bout with cancer in this clip from fridays unguarded. Devon still remains focused on the fight against cancer the. Devon still and his daughter leah wrote a book for kids. Still details this journey in his new book, still in the game. Bengals defensive tackle devon still and his daughter leah are publishing a childrens book about her battle against cancer. As devon and leah still continue their battle against pediatric cancer, the two are releasing a new book about kids who have to fight the dreaded disease. It originated while in the hospital, but devon and leah still use a game time mantra to face each obstacle that a day might present. Leah and devon still created the still strong foundation to give grants to families affected by childhood cancers. As seen on the ellen degeneres show and the today show, devon still of th. Leah, devon still host thon pep rally thon penn state. Ap the new york jets have released defensive lineman devon still and signed cornerback armagedon draughn. Now known as the comeback coach, devon launched his company, still in the game, to teach people all over the globe his winning playbook to. I am leah strong by devon still, leah still, leonard green.
Around 180 guests attended the storybook wedding of nfl star devon still and homemaker joyce asha at the ny public library on friday the couple put their wedding plans on hold after devon s daughter, leah still, was diagnosed with stage 4 neuroblastoma cancer in 2014. Leah still was once the face of the nfls effort to raise awareness and money for cancer research, and she has cleared a significant milestone. Devon still reached out on social media friday night to ask for people to pray for his daughter leah, who hit a complication from a stem cell transplant. Former nfl player devon still and daughter leah, who was diagnosed with cancer at age 4, sit down with todays hoda kotb to.
On march 18, 2015, still announced that leah had undergone surgery to get the tumor out, and that she was now cancerfree. Fouryearold leah still has been an inspiration to millions since she was diagnosed with a stage 4 pediatric cancer. Cincinnati bengals devon still and daughter leah write. May 24, 2019 i tried not to take it personallyuntil leah, my sweet fouryearold daughter, got sick with cancer. Leah still, daughter of former bengal, marks 5 years of. Since fouryearold leah still was diagnosed with stage 4 pediatric cancer called neuroblastoma in june, she and her father, former penn state lineman devon still, have been an inspiration to countless others fighting the deadly disease. Jan 18, 2019 great news for devon still and his family the exnfl players daughter, leah, is in the clear after doctors feared her recent medical scans showed signs of cancer boom you know her story. Devon still and leahs mother reach child support agreement. Devon still, former bengals lineman, marks five years of. Devon and leah still to publish childrens book about.
Devon and leah still write a book for kids fighting cancer the last seven months have been an emotional roller coaster for cincinnati bengals defensive tackle devon still and his fouryearold. Devon still and his daughter leah wrote a book for kids fighting cancer. Leah still, 9, the daughter of former nfl defensive lineman devon still, is celebrating five years of being cancerfree after being given a. Leah still hits fiveyear milestone in her battle with. Devon and leah still went to the today show to share more about stills new book, still in the game. He is also a former houston texans defensive end, cincinnati bengals defensive tackle, penn state university allamerican, big ten defensive player of the year, and bronco nagurski award finalist best defensive player in college football. Devon still celebrates 5 years of daughter leah being. Book devon still for speaking, events and appearances apb.
Kids kept asking devon still s daughter, leah, for advice on how to stay strong while fighting cancer. Retired nfl player devon still and his daughter, leah still, are pictured here at the american icon awards gala in the beverly wilshire hotel. Bengals devon still and leah write book about kids. Devon still and his daughter, leah, are a daddydaughter combo that just cant be beat. Devon candidly admits his spiritual struggles are still real, and shows how proverbs 3. Former penn state player devon still celebrates daughter. Devon still cooked a steak dinner in honor of his 9yearold daughter, leah, being cancerfree for five years. Jan 29, 2015 leah still is set to undergo another round of chemotherapy, but not before polishing up an illustrated childrens book inspired by her experience. Fouryearold leah still has been an inspiration to millions since she was diagnosed with a stage 4 pediatric cancer called neuroblastoma in june. Cincinnati bengals defensive tackle devon still and his fouryearold daughter are releasing a childrens book to inspire children who are battling cancer. Leah is still tackling hearts two years after remission. Still and his daughter, leah, made headlines over the past few years while documenting her battle with cancer. Devon stills inner city childhood was riddled with nailbiting, streetside trouble, leading to wayward behavior, school suspensions, and parental distress.
For a few months in 2014, only 10 nfl players sold more jerseys than devon still, but not because of what he did on the field. He played college football at penn state, where he earned consensus allamerican honors. Former penn state football player devon still reflects on. Devon still and daughter leah reflect on cancer remission.
A lot has changed in devon still s life since he played football at penn state. By dan gelston the associated press march 14, 2019 at 8. Jan 29, 2015 devon still and his daughter leah wrote a book for kids fighting cancer. Her dad, devon still, was playing for the cincinnati bengals when they got the news in june of 2014 that she. Former nfl star devon still celebrates daughter, leah. The story made national news and people from all over the country bought still s bengals jersey to show their support for devon, leah and the bengals organization. Fouryearold leah still s cancer battle played out on social media as her father fought to stick with the bengals last season. Former football player devon still has released a new book as his daughter leah celebrates four years of being cancerfree. Now known as the comeback coach, devon launched his company, still in the game, to teach people all over the globe his winning playbook on how to come back from lifes biggest challenges. You may know devon still from his years in the nfl playing as a defensive tackle.
That june, still announced that his fouryearold daughter, leah, had. Devon and leah still release book about pediatric cancer. He was also a member of the houston texans and new york jets. Former nfl player devon still and daughter leah, who was diagnosed with cancer at age 4, sit down with todays hoda kotb to talk about leahs remission and how theyre inspiring other families dealing with childhood cancer. Devon and leah still releasing book for kids fighting. He embraces being a role model for children around the world. Devon still releases new book as daughter leah celebrates 4. What devon still learned from his daughters cancer battle. Stills book, still in the game, is a genuine, transparent, and raw look at his. Devon still opened up about becoming a dad again on instagram in may, getting candid about how he overcame his fears after daughter leah s cancer diagnosis. Jan 08, 2019 devon still and daughter leah reflect on cancer remission journey jan. Still in the game by devon still book trailer youtube.
The love, the lessons about perseverance, faith, overcoming adversity, and yes staying in the fight when life throws you into a tailspin is evident throughput this book. Devon, leah still write childrens book about cancer fight. Still details this journey in his new book, still in. While still made it to the nfl, the biggest story in his life the last few years has been his daughter leah. Devon still and daughter leah write childrens book for. She and her father were presented with the jimmy v award at the 2015 espy awards. Devon, leah still pen book about her battle with cancer. He temporarily benched his nfl ambitions to help leah beat up cancer.
Leah still, daughter of former defensive tackle devon. Great news for devon still and his family the exnfl players daughter, leah, is in the clear after doctors feared her recent medical scans showed signs of cancer boom you know her story. Devon stills daughter, leah, met lebron james in new york city on friday and gave him a high five. Bengals devon still, daughter write leah strong childrens. Devon still is a professional athlete, life coach, motivational speaker, and childhood cancer advocate. May 14, 2016 the nfl player and joyce, both 26, said i do friday night during a ceremony at the new york public library, almost six months after devon s daughter, leah still, 6,was declared cancer free. Leah, now 8, is much more grownup than little girl cincinnati grew to love during her battle with cancer. On july 15, 2015, at the espy awards, devon and leah still received the jimmy v award for their determination and perseverance in the face of cancer. Nfl star devon still dances with sixyearold daughter leah at his wedding after the ceremony was put on hold for two years while she beat cancer. While bengals defensive lineman devon stills daughter leah continues her battle against cancer, the two have written a book to help other kids who are dealing with similar situations. Devon and leah still wrote a childrens book together. The 4yearold worked with her father, cincinnati bengals tackle devon still, to create the story about leah s experience, which they hope will help inspire others while teaching them about the. Stills and leahs journey for a while now, so i couldnt wait to. Devon discusses how football saved his life, opened unparalleled educational opportunities, and expanded his worldview.
As seen on the ellen degeneres show and the today show, devon still of the cincinnati bengals and his daughter leah will be releasing a childrens book that recounts the journey and remarkable strength of leah still as she battles pediatric cancer at the age of four. I am leah strong by devon still and leah still 2015. Jan 08, 2019 former cincinnati bengal devon still s book still in the game out tuesday. Devon and ashas spiritual path, including devon s baptism two months before leah s stage 4 cancer diagnosis, is a heartfelt message of passion, purpose, and perseverance. Mar 26, 2015 devon still s daughter, whose fight with cancer as a juvenile sparked a support movement nationwide, is now in remission, the cincinnati bengals defensive tackle reported on instagram wednesday. Still says he hopes the book will help other children fighting the. During the 2014 nfl season, there was one little girl who captured the imagination of fans around the sport.
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