Sports fans have probably heard of Lauren Hill's inspirational story of making her college basketball debut despite suffering from an inoperable brain tumor.
Hill doesn't now how much time she may have, or whether she'll get to play college basketball again. But she's making the most of her opportunity to affect others.
Devon Still, a Bengals defensive tackle whose 4-year-old daughter is battling pediatric brain cancer, tweeted a photo of a surprise gift he received after practice:
Just was surprised after practice by a really good friend, Lauren Hill, and she brought he... http://t.co/7BEtykDM35 pic.twitter.com/didaVQXIPW
— Devon Still (@Dev_Still71) November 20, 2014
Later, a local news station tweeted photos of Still's plan to reciprocate Hill's kind gesture:
#LaurenHill and @Dev_Still71 exchange jerseys. #LaurenAndLeahStrong #LeahStrong #StillStrong #Layup4Lauren pic.twitter.com/dUsuAcg6Qu
— Local 12/WKRC-TV (@Local12) November 20, 2014
Devon Still had already met Hill earlier this year when he visited her at one of her college basketball practices, and the bond has lasted.