They wrote a childrens book about dealing with the disease, and have remained an inspiration to many. Devon stills daughter leah has been battling stage iv neuroblastoma since 2014 and was told by doctors that she only had a 5050 chance to live. Bengals defensive tackle devon still and his daughter leah are publishing a childrens book about her battle against cancer. I am leah strong by devon still, leah still, leonard green.
Jan 08, 2019 devon still and daughter leah reflect on cancer remission journey jan. Jan 17, 2015 leah still s mother went public in november that devon still wasnt paying child support. Leah still, the daughter of cincinnati bengals defensive tackle devon still, made news. Apr 07, 2015 last june, doctors diagnosed leah still, daughter of cincinnati bengals defensive tackle devon still, with stagefour neuroblastoma. Devon still and his daughter leah wrote a book for kids. I was inspired one day to put this book out there, said. Jan 08, 2019 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. Bengals devon still and leah write book about kids battling. Jan 30, 2015 cincinnati bengals devon still and daughter leah write childrens book to inspire kids battling cancer cincinnati bengals defensive tackle devon still and his fouryearold daughter, leah, are. Book devon still for speaking, events and appearances. 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.
Jan 31, 2019 for devon still, life has been a journey from one scar to the next. 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. She and her father cincinnati bengals defensive tackle devon still have released a book to help. Devon still and daughter leah write childrens book to help kids battling cancer. About devon devon still is a former professional athlete, entrepreneur, motivational speaker, and advocate for childhood cancer awareness. Still details this journey in his new book, still in the game. Jan 08, 2019 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. Mar 25, 2020 devon still, former bengals lineman, marks five years of daughter leah being cancerfree. Devon still is a former professional athlete, entrepreneur, life coach, and advocate for childhood cancer awareness. Devon candidly admits his spiritual struggles are still real, and shows how proverbs 3.
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 and leah still went to the today show to share more about stills new book, still in the game. Jan 30, 2015 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. Exnfl player devon still reflects on daughter leahs. Mar 30, 2015 the cincinnati reds supported leah still and her father, devon, by having their mascots show off the pairs new childrens book. Former nfl star devon still and his family are celebrating a huge milestone after his daughter, leah, reached five years of being cancerfree. Former houston texans player devon still reflects on his. Devon and leah still releasing book for kids fighting cancer. Cincinnati bengals defensive tackle devon still and his fouryearold daughter, leah, are releasing a childrens book to inspire children who are battling cancer. 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. In a touching instagram post on wednesday, the former defensive end for the cincinnati bengals reflected on the difficult journey that began in 2014 when his daughter was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer.
Back in 2014, leah, the daughter of former texans defensive end, devon, was diagnosed with a rare type of cancer that affects nerve. In this book, he shares what prepared him for that fight. Still in the game by devon still book trailer youtube. Leah stills battle with pediatric cancer is ongoing, but shes ready to give back. Jun 16, 2019 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 still releases new book as daughter leah celebrates 4. Devon still, former bengals lineman, marks five years of daughter leah being cancerfree. Jan 08, 2019 still details this journey in his new book, still in the game. Even though i followed leahs journey, it was an interview i saw of devon still on youtube which helped me to stay in the fight for my own life.
Jan 30, 2015 devon still and daughter leah write childrens book to help kids battling cancer. Jan 08, 2019 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. Jan 30, 2015 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 to offer some help to other kids in the same position. Bengals devon still, daughter write leah strong childrens. Leah still interview after beating cancer abc houston. Devon still and leahs mother reach child support agreement. Perhaps most importantly, still is leahs dad, helping her publicly. The story made national news and people from all over the country bought stills bengals jersey to show their support for devon, leah and the bengals organization. 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. Devon and leah cowrote the book, titled i am leah strong, which. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. That june, still announced that his fouryearold daughter, leah, had. Devon still and daughter leah write childrens book to. Devon still is a former professional athlete, entrepreneur, motivational speaker, and advocate for childhood cancer awareness.
Leah underwent surgery and chemotherapy after doctors found a. Finding the faith to tackle life s biggest challenges. Devon still, now retired from the nfl, prepares for a new. Devon still goes to bat for marvin lewis, he did a. 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 come back from lifes biggest challenges. Leah still fought courageously through treatment of stage 4. Devon still and daughter leah write childrens book. Former penn state football player devon still reflects on. Leah still, daughter of former defensive tackle devon still, hits cancerfree milestone. Devon still and daughter leah pen book about pediatric. Cincinnati bengals devon still and daughter leah write childrens book to inspire kids battling cancer cincinnati bengals defensive tackle devon still and his fouryearold daughter, leah, are. Devon still and daughter leah write childrens book to help.
Even though i followed leahs journey, it was an interview i saw of devon still on youtube which helped me to. Former cincinnati bengals book still in the game out. May 12, 2017 last weekend, young leah still, daughter of nfl defensive lineman devon still, celebrated her 7th birthday. Bengals devon still and leah write book about kids. Next month, the daughter of cincinnati bengals defensive lineman devon still will continue to exhibit her superhuman strength in an animated book titled i. Mar 26, 2020 16 responses to leah still, daughter of former defensive tackle devon still, hits cancerfree milestone catquick says. Devon still and daughter leah reflect on cancer remission journey jan. Devon still celebrates 5 years of daughter leah being.
It is also the week leading up to mothers day, and her mother, channing smythe, is. Jan 14, 2019 a lot has changed in devon stills life since he played football for the houston texans. Podcast my book film room weight room playmaker university shop about book devon. Leah still, the 4yearold daughter of cincinnati bengals player devon still, is showing no signs of cancer in her latest scans.
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 20, 2018 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, daughter of former defensive tackle devon. His is a story of pushing through pain and overcoming obstacles of all shapes and sizesof. Cincinnati bengals devon still and daughter leah write. Jan 08, 2019 devon and leah still went to the today show to share more about stills new book, still in the game. The cincinnati reds supported leah still and her father, devon, by having their mascots show off the pairs new childrens book. Jan 29, 2015 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. Book devon still for speaking, events and appearances apb. Leah still fought courageously through treatment of stage 4 neuroblastoma while devon still played for the. 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.
Devon and leah still to publish childrens book about. Devon still celebrates daughter, leah, being 5 years. Stills and leahs journey for a while now, so i couldnt wait to. For devon still, life has been a journey from one scar to the next. Leah still, 9, is celebrating the crucial milestone of being cancerfree for five years, while her father, retired nfl player devon still, works to help other families.
Devon still and daughter leah pen book about pediatric cancer. Last june, doctors diagnosed leah still, daughter of cincinnati bengals defensive tackle devon still, with stagefour neuroblastoma. Aggressive tumors were attacking leah s vital glands. 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. 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 to offer some help to other kids in the same position. 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. Aggressive tumors were attacking leahs vital glands. Devon still is a professional athlete, life coach, motivational speaker, and childhood cancer advocate. Devon still and his daughter leah wrote a book for kids fighting. Millions were inspired by devon stills devotion to help his daughter leah still beat cancer. Those are words that leah still, 8, was at risk of never saying. Leah still, daughter of nfls devon still, to be honored. Jun 02, 2015 nfl player devon still says his daughter leah, 5, is doing better after suffering a setback in her battle against cancer, just two months after he announced that it was in remission. Leah stills mom talks strength and endurance during.
Former nfl player devon still and daughter leah, who was diagnosed with. Former football player devon still has released a new book as his daughter leah celebrates four years of being cancerfree. Devon and ashas spiritual path, including devons baptism two months before leahs stage 4 cancer diagnosis, is a heartfelt message of passion, purpose, and perseverance. Devon still and his daughter leah wrote a book for kids fighting cancer. As seen on the ellen degeneres show and the today show, devon still of th. Devon credits his wife, asha still, with reconnecting him to the church as the allconsuming nfl lifestyle threatened to sideline their personal dreams. Leah still, the daughter of bengals defensive tackle. Nfl player devon still says his daughter leah, 5, is doing better after suffering a setback in her battle against cancer, just two months after he announced that it was in remission. On march 18, 2015, still announced that leah had undergone surgery to get the tumor out, and that she was now cancerfree. 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.
Thankfully, leahs cancer is in remission and devon is now enjoying life in the real world after retiring from the nfl in 2017. Follow their account to see all their photos and videos. 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. Leah is at cheerleading camp in houston, living with stills wife asha and the two plan to join devon in new jersey soon. Former penn state football player devon still reflects on his. Last weekend, young leah still, daughter of nfl defensive lineman devon still, celebrated her 7th birthday. Finding the faith to tackle lifes biggest challenges. Nfls devon still shares photo of daughter leah after stem. The father and daughter continue to inspire people across the country. Jan 14, 2019 thankfully, leahs cancer is in remission and devon is now enjoying life in the real world after retiring from the nfl in 2017.
Devon still goes to bat for marvin lewis, he did a lot. Saturday, but he and his family, including his daughter leah, will still have medical insurance from the. He retired from the nfl in 2017 and his daughter leahs stage four cancer is in remission. Jan 29, 2015 next month, the daughter of cincinnati bengals defensive lineman devon still will continue to exhibit her superhuman strength in an animated book titled i am leah strong, which will be released at. Devon, leah still write childrens book about cancer fight. The hospital visits are triggering, but still is resolute in his commitment to help. Cincinnati bengals devon still and daughter leah on staying. 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. I am leah strong paperback february 27, 2015 by devon still author visit amazons devon still page. Devon and leah still releasing book for kids fighting. 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. Devon still will continue to exhibit her superhuman strength in an animated book titled i am leah strong, which will be released at the end of. Devon still and daughter leah reflect on cancer remission journey.
Cincinnati bengals devon still and daughter leah on. During the 2014 nfl season, there was one little girl who captured the imagination of fans around the sport. Devon still has 1,866 posts on their instagram profile. Findning the faith to tackle lifes biggest challenges, his social media posts, his undefeated podcast, and biweekly segment on fox reach over one hundred million people a year, making him a true global phenomenon for helping people overcome adversity, thrive amid change and develop a championship mindset. 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 and daughter leah reflect on cancer remission. But, shell get that longdistance call from daddy first. Leah still, the daughter of cincinnati bengals defensive tackle devon still. Devon still was released from the bengals active roster, the nfl announced at 12. 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. Leah still, daughter of former defensive tackle devon still. Still says he hopes the book will help other children fighting the. The 4yearold worked with her father, cincinnati bengals tackle devon still, to create the story about leahs experience, which they hope will help inspire others while teaching them about the. After leah and devons story was broadcast across the country during nbcs sunday night football matchup between stills cincinnati bengals and the cleveland browns, the secondyear pro told usa today he began receiving requests from strangers for advice on how he. May 07, 2015 during the 2014 nfl season, there was one little girl who captured the imagination of fans around the sport. Fouryearold leah still has been an inspiration to millions since she was diagnosed with a stage 4 pediatric cancer called neuroblastoma in june. A lot has changed in devon stills life since he played football for the houston texans.
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