The Houston Texans Devon Still and TORO recently paid a special visit to Texas Children’s Hospital in honor of National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month and in celebration of the hospital’s title game on October 2 vs. the Tennessee Titans.
During their hour-long stay, Still and TORO visited with patients who are battling cancer. The duo also signed autographs and brought smiles to the faces of families on the hospital’s inpatient cancer unit. The event wrapped up with Still reading the children’s book he wrote along with his 6-year-old daughter, Leah Still. Titled “I Am Leah Strong,” the book is about Leah’s fight with pediatric cancer.
Leah was diagnosed with neuroblastoma stage 4 cancer two years ago. Since then, she has undergone surgery to remove her cancerous tumor and surrounding lymph nodes. Doctors deemed Leah cancer-free this year.
Leah’s father has been one of her biggest supporters during her recovery, spending weeks sleeping next to her in the hospital while she was literally fighting for her life. Today, Still shares his family’s experience with others who are going through similar situations in an effort to comfort them and give them hope.
His visit to Texas Children’s Hospital was no exception. Patients and their family members laughed and cried while Still took the time to read to and visit with them.
Still’s visit was the result of Texas Children’s partnership with the Houston Texans. Texas Children’s teamed up with the professional football team earlier this year to inspire children to lead healthier, more active lives through camps, programs and events all year long. For more details about the hospital’s partnership with the Texans click here.
You can read more about “I Am Leah Strong” here.
