Ex-Bengal Devon Still says Daughter Leah is Cancer Free
Football player, Devon Still, announced that his daughter, Leah, no longer has any signs of cancer.
Still, 26, who was a defensive tackle for the Cincinnati Bengals, shared the happy news via his Instagram on the day before Thanksgiving. The post was a picture message of the words "Thank You" with a caption that read, "Thanks for all the support and prayers! Just got the phone call that her scans showed NED (no evidence of disease)! #LeahStrong #StillKickinCancersAss"
In a later post, Still uploaded a picture of a fully furnished pink bedroom with lots of stuffed animals. The picture was accompanied with a caption that read, "The last of the furniture came in so the room is finally finished just in time for her to come home from the hospital in a couple days."
Still also promoted his foundation for #GivingTuesday.
A photo posted by Devon Still (@man_of_still75) on Dec 1, 2015 at 10:34am PST
In June 2014, doctors diagnosed Leah with stage-four neuroblastoma. After a series of tests and treatments, Leah's was finally in remission. The young girl's story touched people all over the world. This past summer, ESPN awarded Leah with the Jimmy V Perseverance Award during ESPY's.
Still was part of the Bengals' practice squad during the 2014 season. Even though he was with his daughter during the offseason, the Bengals kept Still on the squad so that he would have health insurance, which would help with Leah's medical bills. The team also donated $1 million to the Children's Hospital in Cincinnati for pediatric cancer research and treatment.
In the 2014 season, Still was promoted to the active roster and played in 12 games, recording 19 combined tackles.
Still was cut before the start of the 2015 season and is currently a free agent.
