NFLer Devon Still issues a heartbreaking update on his daughter Leah Still’s battle with cancer. Meanwhile, Eminem paid a visit to a Michigan teen that was battling bone cancer just one day before he passed. Deets inside…
Cincinnati Bengals defensive tackle Devon Still is still standing strong for his baby girl Leah Still, who’s currently battling neuroblastoma, a rare pediatric cancer. The four-year-old was diagnosed with the disease back in June and the NFL baller has been keeping his fans updated on her health via Instagram since announcing her diagnosis. You'll recall, he was cut then re-signed to the Bengals' practice squad to help pay for his daughter's cancer treatments.
Lately, she has been undergoing treatments to help fight the disease, after undergoing surgery in September, and she recently went for a check up to see if they were any improvements in the number of cancer cells in her body.
Sadly, the cancer is still in her body. And her father announced her latest update in a very touching message to his fans. He posted the photo below and wrote:
I wanted to hear so bad that my daughter's cancer was gone and when I didn't it hurt me bad. I couldn't even bring myself to tell my family the results without breaking down. I honestly just wanted to shut down from every one. But I understand that blessing don't happen when I want them to, they happen when they're suppose to. So we are going to keep faith and keep fighting no matter what. #LeahStrong #BeatCancer
Our heart aches for him, Leah and their family. We're praying for a miracle for his little one.
In another touching story....
We’ve come to know Eminem for his angry lyrics, but deep down he has a heart of gold for his fans.
17-year-old Michigan teen by the name Gage Garmo was diagnosed with a rare form of bone cancer called Osteosarcoma. Unfortunately, he has had to fight this disease his entire high school career. Doctors then revealed to the teen he had less than one week to live. His last wish? To meet his rap idol, Eminem.
Gage’s friends rallied up on Twitter and Instagram with hashtags to raise awareness for the teen to get his final wish. An organization called Rainbow Connection (that works to grant wishes to Michigan children with life-threatening illnesses) were able to contact Em's camp, tell him his story and the rest was history.
On Sunday evening, Eminem returned to his home state and paid a visit to the teen in his Michigan home. According to reports, the two spent about an hour chatting it up about music & football and hanging out. The next day, the teen lost his battle to cancer and passed away. He would have turned 18 on Friday.
So sad to hear, but happy to know he was granted his final wish before he left this earth. Prayers to his family and friends.
Photos: Getty/Devon's IG/@mojointhemorn
