by Justin Kirk | Mar 16, 2023
The defensive tackle from Austin Peay State University was living his best life on and off the field when 2020 started. The Governors had just won their conference championship for the first time since 1977. Off the field he and his wife, Shermiria, were expecting...
by Justin Kirk | Mar 16, 2023
The quarterback for Syracuse has endured a public and difficult journey since his diagnosis of a rare form of cancer in 2018. Rex overcame a difficult diagnosis, surgery, 100 hours of chemotherapy and a position change before creating a memorable moment during the...
by Justin Kirk | Mar 16, 2023
The punter for Syracuse has become a strong advocate for the Rare Disease Community by sharing his own journey with a rare disease and continuing to help and advocate on behalf of others in the community. Nolan was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer in high school,...
by Justin Kirk | Mar 16, 2023
When he was in seventh grade Mac started a fundraiser called Awesome Lemonade Stand to support ALS, a debilitating rare neurodegenerative disease, in honor of Michael Brandt, the Dad of a childhood friend. … When Mac started the The Awesome Lemonade Stand fundraiser...
by Justin Kirk | Mar 16, 2023
After four years at Notre Dame, Dillan transferred to Florida State prior to the 2021 season. … Following a game his freshman season at Notre Dame in 2017, Dillan crossed paths with a then 14-year-old rare disease patient. Fate would turn this meeting into a profound...
