Former nfl lineman devon still has a lot to be thankful for. Former penn state player devon still celebrates daughter. Leah, devon still host thon pep rally thon penn state. By dan gelston the associated press march 14, 2019 at 8.
Leah still fought courageously through treatment of stage 4 neuroblastoma while devon still played for the. 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 and daughter leah write childrens book for. He played college football at penn state, where he earned consensus allamerican honors. Devon still cooked a steak dinner in honor of his 9yearold daughter, leah, being cancerfree for five years. Former nfl star devon still celebrates daughter, leah. 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. Still details this journey in his new book, still in the game. He embraces being a role model for children around the world. Leah still, daughter of former bengal, marks 5 years of. 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. 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. Former penn state football player devon still reflects on.
Leah still s battle with pediatric cancer is ongoing, but shes ready to give back. 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. Devon still is a former professional athlete, entrepreneur, life coach, and advocate for childhood cancer awareness. 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. Leah still recently marked five years of being cancerfree. Devon and leah still releasing book for kids fighting. 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. Former penn state player devon still celebrates daughter, leah, being cancer free for 5 years by deb kiner. Devon candidly admits his spiritual struggles are still real, and shows how proverbs 3.
Dec 01, 2015 leah still, the daughter of former cincinnati bengals defensive tackle devon still, is now cancerfree, her father announced on instagram. Leah still, daughter of nfls devon still, hits cancer. Leah is still tackling hearts two years after remission. Devon still, now retired from the nfl, prepares for a new. Devon still s inner city childhood was riddled with nailbiting, streetside trouble, leading to wayward behavior, school suspensions, and parental distress. She and her father cincinnati bengals defensive tackle devon still have released a book to help. Devon still and daughter leah reflect on cancer remission journey jan. Devon and leah still went to the today show to share more about stills new book, still in the game. Its the 2 words devon and leah still have wanted to say for 5 years. With the support of her dad,some donuts, and walgreens. Devon still celebrates 5 years of daughter, leahs, cancer. Ap the new york jets have released defensive lineman devon still and signed cornerback armagedon draughn. Fouryearold leah still has been an inspiration to millions since she was diagnosed with a stage 4 pediatric cancer called neuroblastoma in june. 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.
Thanks for all the support and prayers, devon still. Still says he hopes the book will help other children fighting the. In this april 12, 2016, file photo, devon still and his fiancee, asha joyce, pose with their daughter, leah, then 5, in new york. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. 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. Devon still is a professional athlete, life coach, motivational speaker, and childhood cancer advocate. Leah still on her cancer diagnosis and remission youtube. Leah stills mom talks strength and endurance during.
Now the former nfl defensive lineman can finally exhale as leah celebrates the crucial fiveyear mark of being cancerfree on wednesday. As one of the most sought after speakers of this generation, devon still steps on stages. 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. Her dad, devon still, was playing for the cincinnati bengals when they got the news in june of 2014 that she. Bengals devon still and leah write book about kids. That june, still announced that his fouryearold daughter, leah, had. 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. 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. 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.
Devon stills daughter, leah, wants to be president after. 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. Devon still and his daughter leah wrote a book for kids fighting cancer. Finding the faith to tackle lifes biggest challenges is a book by former nfl player devon still. Jan 29, 2015 devon still and his daughter leah wrote a book for kids fighting cancer. 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. Leah still begins a new type of chemotherapy treatment on friday, one that doctors hope will shrink the disease enough. 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.
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. Stills book, still in the game, is a genuine, transparent, and raw look at his. 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. Leah was diagnosed with neuroblastoma at age 4, a disease that develops from immature nerve cells found in several areas in the body. Devon still, former bengals lineman, marks five years of.
Bengals defensive tackle devon still and his daughter leah are publishing a childrens book about her battle against cancer. 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, former bengals lineman, marks five years of daughter leah being cancerfree. 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. Leah still, 9, the daughter of former nfl defensive lineman devon still, is celebrating five years of being cancerfree after being given a. Perhaps most importantly, still is leah s dad, helping her publicly. 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. Still and his daughter, leah, made headlines over the past few years while documenting her battle with cancer. Devon still says leahs new health scare is not cancer.
Leahs journey has inspired devons new book, still in the game, which aims to help other families dealing with childhood cancer. Never miss a posting again, just get on the list and have videos sent straight to your inbox. Devon, leah still write childrens book about cancer fight. Former cincinnati bengal devon stills book still in the game out tuesday. While still made it to the nfl, the biggest story in his life the last few years has been his daughter leah. 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.
Devon and leah still wrote a childrens book together. In this book, he shares what prepared him for that fight. I am leah strong by devon still and leah still 2015. Devon still goes to bat for marvin lewis, he did a lot. 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. Kids kept asking devon still s daughter, leah, for advice on how to stay strong while fighting cancer. On march 18, 2015, still announced that leah had undergone surgery to get the tumor out, and that she was now cancerfree. They also wrote the book i am leah strong chronicling her fight.
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. 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. Last weekend, young leah still, daughter of nfl defensive lineman devon still, celebrated her 7th birthday. Devon still and daughter leah reflect on cancer remission. Leah and devon still created the still strong foundation to give grants to families affected by childhood cancers. 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. 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. 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. He temporarily benched his nfl ambitions to help leah beat up cancer. 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. Devon and leah still went to the today show to share more about still s new book, still in the game. He was also a member of the houston texans and new york jets. 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.
Devon still celebrates daughter leah being cancerfree. Still details this journey in his new book, still in. Leah, now 8, is much more grownup than little girl cincinnati grew to love during her battle with cancer. She and her father were presented with the jimmy v award at the 2015 espy awards. 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. Leah still s journey to recovery captured the hearts of those in cincinnati and beyond. A lot has changed in devon still s life since he played football at penn state. Retired nfl player devon still and his daughter, leah still, are pictured here at the american icon awards gala in the beverly wilshire hotel. For devon still, life has been a journey from one scar to the next. Jan 08, 2019 devon still and daughter leah reflect on cancer remission journey jan. Former football player devon still has released a new book as his daughter leah celebrates four years of being cancerfree. 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. Devon still remains focused on the fight against cancer the.
Devon still and daughter leah pen book about pediatric. Stills and leahs journey for a while now, so i couldnt wait to. You may know devon still from his years in the nfl playing as a defensive tackle. May 24, 2019 i tried not to take it personallyuntil leah, my sweet fouryearold daughter, got sick with cancer. Devon stills inner city childhood was riddled with nailbiting, streetside trouble, leading to wayward behavior, school suspensions, and parental distress. I am leah strong by devon still, leah still, leonard green. Oct 09, 2014 the bengals defensive tackle offers an update on his daughters bout with cancer in this clip from fridays unguarded. Devon discusses how football saved his life, opened unparalleled educational opportunities, and expanded his worldview. What devon still learned from his daughters cancer battle. The hospital visits are triggering, but still is resolute in his commitment to. Devon still and leahs mother reach child support agreement. Bengals devon still, daughter write leah strong childrens. About devon devon still is a former professional athlete, entrepreneur, motivational speaker, and advocate for childhood cancer awareness. Still did something not most parents have the strength of doing, letting in strangers while his daughter fought cancer.
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 stills daughter, leah, met lebron james in new york city on friday and gave him a high five. The father and daughter continue to inspire people across the country. Millions were inspired by devon stills devotion to help his daughter leah still beat cancer. 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. 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. 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 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. Book devon still for speaking, events and appearances apb. Leah still, daughter of former defensive tackle devon. I am leah strong still, devon, still, leah, green, leonard on. 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. Devon still and his daughter, leah, are a daddydaughter combo that just cant be beat. Former nfl player devon still has lots to celebrate after his 9yearold daughter reached a milestone in her previous battle with cancer.
Still in the game by devon still book trailer youtube. Jan 08, 2019 former cincinnati bengal devon still s book still in the game out tuesday. Devon and leah still to publish childrens book about. 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. Leah still hits fiveyear milestone in her battle with. Cincinnati bengals defensive tackle devon still and his fouryearold daughter are releasing a childrens book to inspire children who are battling cancer. Fouryearold leah still s cancer battle played out on social media as her father fought to stick with the bengals last season.
Devon and leah still release book about pediatric cancer. Cincinnati bengals devon still and daughter leah write. Devon stills daughter leah who battled with cancer serves as. 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. Former nfl player devon still and daughter leah, who was diagnosed with cancer at age 4, sit down with todays hoda kotb to. Devon still celebrates 5 years of daughter leah being.
During the 2014 nfl season, there was one little girl who captured the imagination of fans around the sport. Devon joshua still is a former american football defensive end. He was drafted by the cincinnati bengals in the second round of the 2012 nfl draft. In 2014, leah was diagnosed in with a rare form of pediatric cancer. Cincinnati bengals devon still and daughter leah write childrens book to inspire kids battling cancer. 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. 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. As seen on the ellen degeneres show and the today show, devon still of th. Devon, leah still pen book about her battle with cancer. Devon still releases new book as daughter leah celebrates 4.