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07th Nov 2014

VINE: As Devon Still’s ill daughter receives an on-field ovation, opposition QB Brian Hoyer gives him a hug

Classy stuff

Sean Nolan

The story of Devon Still’s four-year-old daughter Leah has been a touching part of the Cincinnati Bengals season.

Leah Still was diagnosed with neuroblastoma and while she has already had surgery to remove a tumour, she still faces a long period of difficult treatments to beat the disease.

Her father Devon is a defensive tackle for the Bengals and last night his daughter came to see him play for the first time, against the Cleveland Browns.

At half-time, Leah Still was brought out onto the field, introduced to the crowd to a huge ovation and a ceremony took place where $1.3million was presented to a local hospital in her name the following the team’s money-raising efforts.

As the ceremony took place, the Browns QB Brian Hoyer sought out Devon Still and gave him a huge, a fine gesture at what must have been an emotional moment for Still.

Nicely done Brian…

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