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. Three years later, exnfl star devon stills daughter is. Leahs battle with cancer became a national story after devon decided to. 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. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Still has chronicled leahs battle in his new book still in the game in which he describes how he handled the pain and. Perhaps most importantly, still is leahs dad, helping her publicly. Great news from devon still his daughter is 4 years cancerfree. 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. Leah still, the daughter of cincinnati bengals defensive tackle devon still. Devon still is a professional athlete, entrepreneur, motivational speaker, and advocate for childhood cancer awareness. 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. Leah stills mom talks strength and endurance during difficult times.
Devon still was initially released from the cincinnati bengals in 2014 due to multiple absences from practice. 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. Devon still and daughter leah reflect on cancer remission. Leah stills battle with pediatric cancer is ongoing, but shes ready to give back. 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 to offer some help to other kids in the same position. Leah still, the 8yearold daughter of former bengals player devon still, is still cancerfree for the third. Findning the faith to tackle lifes biggest challenges, his social media posts, his undefeated podcast, and biweekly segment on fox reach over one hundred million people a year, making him a true global phenomenon for helping people overcome adversity, thrive amid change and develop a championship mindset. Former houston texans player devon still reflects on his. Devon still, former bengals lineman, marks five years of daughter leah being cancerfree leah still fought courageously through treatment of stage 4. Leah stills mother, channing smythe and defensive tackle devon still, have reached a financial agreement for child support, months after smythe went. 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.
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. Now, devon still is an advocate for finding a cure for childrens cancer. Devon still and his daughter leah wrote a book for kids fighting cancer. About devon devon still is a former professional athlete, entrepreneur, motivational speaker, and advocate for childhood cancer awareness. Former football player devon still has released a new book as his daughter leah celebrates four years of being cancerfree. Devon and leah still went to the today show to share more about stills new book, still in. Devon stills daughter leah who battled with cancer serves. Still details this journey in his new book, still in the game.
Cincinnati bengals defensive tackle devon still and his fouryearold daughter, leah, are releasing a childrens book to inspire children who are battling cancer. Devon still and leahs mother reach child support agreement. For devon still, life has been a journey from one scar to the next. 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. Still spent his nfl career with the cincinnati bengals and houston texans after being selected 53rd overall in 2012. Book devon still for speaking, events and appearances. Devon, leah still write childrens book about cancer fight. Devon still and daughter leah pen book about pediatric. His is a story of pushing through pain and overcoming obstacles of all shapes and sizesof. During the 2014 nfl season, there was one little girl who captured the imagination of fans around the sport.
The bengals later rehired devon and let him serve in a light capacity so that he would not lose the health insurance that leah so desperately needed at the time. Saturday, but he and his family, including his daughter leah, will still have medical insurance from the. I am leah strong by leah still goodreads share book. Devon stills inner city childhood was riddled with nailbiting, streetside trouble, leading to wayward behavior, school suspensions, and parental distress. Aggressive tumors were attacking leahs vital glands. Even though i followed leahs journey, it was an interview i saw of devon still on youtube which helped me to stay in the fight for my own life. The hospital visits are triggering, but still is resolute in his commitment to help. Still says he hopes the book will help other children fighting the. Devon still, now retired from the nfl, prepares for a new. A lot has changed in devon stills life since he played football for the houston texans. The cincinnati reds supported leah still and her father, devon, by having their mascots show off the pairs new childrens book. Devon still is a professional athlete, life coach, motivational speaker, and childhood cancer advocate. In a world inundated with so much bad news, this is a story that will warm your heart. I just kind of admired how jovial you were, and trying to be as normal as possible in a very, very tough situation, colleluori told still inside the house.
Devon still was released from the bengals active roster, the nfl announced at 12. Leah still, daughter of former defensive tackle devon still, hits cancerfree milestone. 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 come back from lifes biggest challenges. On march 18, 2015, still announced that leah had undergone surgery to get the tumor out, and that she was now cancerfree. Devon still s inner city childhood was riddled with nailbiting, streetside trouble, leading to wayward behavior, school suspensions, and parental distress. The father and daughter continue to inspire people across the country.
Former nfl player devon still and daughter leah, who was diagnosed with cancer at age 4, sit down with todays hoda kotb to. Devon and leah still went to the today show to share more about stills new book, still in the game. Embrace your struggle with devon still lewis howes. Follow their account to see all their photos and videos.
Devon and leah still releasing book for kids fighting. Devon stills daughter leah has been battling stage iv neuroblastoma since 2014 and was told by doctors that she only had a 5050 chance to live. Bengals devon still and leah write book about kids. Daughter leah still cries tears of happiness during devon still and asha joyces wedding. Leah still, daughter of former defensive tackle devon. Exnfl player devon still reflects on daughter leahs. Devon still and daughter leah reflect on cancer remission journey jan. She and her father cincinnati bengals defensive tackle devon still have released a book to help. Leah stills journey to recovery captured the hearts of those in cincinnati and beyond. 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. Last weekend, young leah still, daughter of nfl defensive lineman devon still, celebrated her 7th birthday. Cincinnati bengals devon still and daughter leah on.
I am leah strong still, devon, still, leah, green, leonard on. Cincinnati bengals devon still and daughter leah write. Leah still, daughter of former bengal, marks 5 years of. He retired from the nfl in 2017 and his daughter leahs stage four cancer is in remission. 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. He is also 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. Last june, doctors diagnosed leah still, daughter of cincinnati bengals defensive tackle devon still, with stagefour neuroblastoma. Devon still and his daughter leah wrote a book for kids. 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. He embraces being a role model for children around the world. Leah still begins a new type of chemotherapy treatment on friday, one that doctors hope will shrink the disease enough. They wrote a childrens book about dealing with the disease, and have remained an inspiration to many.
Devon still remains focused on the fight against cancer whyy. 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. Leah still is nearing four years in remission and her father has become an author, motivational speaker, and an inspiration especially to strangers suffering like his family did. Devon discusses how football saved his life, opened unparalleled educational opportunities, and expanded his worldview. Former penn state football player devon still reflects on. 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. Devon still is a former professional athlete, entrepreneur, life coach, and advocate for childhood cancer awareness. Her dad, devon still, was playing for the cincinnati bengals when they got the news in. Devon still goes to bat for marvin lewis, he did a lot. 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. Leah stills mom talks strength and endurance during. Devon still has 1,866 posts on their instagram profile. I am leah strong by devon still, leah still, leonard green. Still in the game by devon still book trailer youtube.
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