So the next time you see a kid wearing a worn-out No. 22 jersey at a football game, remember: that’s not just a number. That’s Jack.
The diagnosis was devastating: , an aggressive and malignant brain tumor. The average survival rate for adults with GBM is 12-15 months; for children, the prognosis is often equally grim. Jack underwent emergency brain surgery to remove as much of the tumor as possible, followed by months of radiation and chemotherapy. So the next time you see a kid wearing a worn-out No
Jack ran for a touchdown. When he crossed the goal line, he spiked the ball with the kind of elation only a child can show. His teammates mobbed him. The crowd erupted in a standing ovation that lasted several minutes. Many were crying. Sportscasters across the country ran the clip on loop. The diagnosis was devastating: , an aggressive and