Joe Spivak

Joe Spivak

The high-energy defensive tackle exudes passion for the game he dearly loves and became a full-time starter for the Wildcats up front on a defense this year.  A defense that is regarded as one of the best in the country. Joe is a people person and one of the best...
David Shaw

David Shaw

The head coach for Stanford shared publicly the incredible bond he and his brother Eric share after David was sure his brother was going to lose his battle with a rare and aggressive form of skin cancer two years ago. After a seven-year battle with the disease, Eric...
Josephus Smith

Josephus Smith

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...
Rex Culpepper

Rex Culpepper

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...
Nolan Cooney

Nolan Cooney

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,...