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joeybee12

(56,177 posts)
Thu Aug 7, 2014, 06:45 PM Aug 2014

Boy Who Won Over College Football World Is Battling Brain Cancer Again

The 8-year-old boy who won over fans everywhere after running a 69-yard touchdown for the University of Nebraska Cornhuskers is again fighting for his life after doctors found his brain tumor is growing, despite being declared in remission.

Jack Hoffman of Atkinson, Nebraska, has spent the past few years fighting brain cancer and raising awareness about pediatric brain cancer, along with his family, as part of the Team Jack Foundation.

The pint-size football fan won over the hearts of millions last year after he made a 69-yard touchdown during a scrimmage game at the University of Nebraska.

Hoffman donned a specially sized uniform with the number of his favorite player, Rex Burkhead, and ran with the entire team for 69-yards to “score” the game’s final touchdown. The moment earned Hoffman an ESPY award for “Best Moment” and a chance to meet President Obama in the oval office.

https://gma.yahoo.com/boy-won-over-college-football-world-battling-brain-171223384--abc-news-wellness.html

Well, this really sucks.

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