Your child has cancer. Words no parent wants to hear. For Cincinnati Bengals defensive tackle Devon Still, it's a reality. His 4-year-old daughter Leah was diagnosed with stage 4 neuroblastoma. Their story, although tragic, is toughing lives around the world.

More than a Game

For Still, football is more than a game. It's a family that is standing by him and his daughter. After being cut from the Bengals before the regular season, he was hired on the practice squad so he could keep his insurance and a steady paycheck. It also allowed him more time to spend with his daughter during her treatments. A few weeks later he was promoted back to the team's 53 player roster.


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More than just a game #BeatCancer #PediatricCancerAwareness #prayforleah #WhoDey

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Jersey Sales

Still's game jersey is one hot ticket and all the proceeds are going to cancer research. In the first 24 hours of Still being put on the roster, his jersey was the fastest selling jersey in Bengals history. New Orleans Saints coach Sean Peyton even bought 100 himself.

Still is seeing support from players and fans all over the world, in all sports, which he says is allowing him to better cope with his daughter's diagnosis.

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It was the moment in New England that really touched Still, who was brought to tears. All the cheerleaders donned Still jerseys during the Patriots game against the Bengals.

No matter how scared Still gets, he always stays strong for Leah, giving her pep-talks before surgery.


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Pre-surgery pep talk...I might be nervous and scared beyond words but I'll never let her see it...let's get this done!

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Leah's fight and Still's strength to carry her through it is inspiring others. From buying jerseys and can drives to charity walks and large donations. The support pours in, financially and emotionally.

To learn more about child cancer visit the American Cancer Society.

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