Devon Still's Daughter, Leah, To Watch Father Play Live for the First Time Ever Thursday Night
ByThursday night will be the most significant game in Devon Still's young NFL career, as his daughter will watch him play live for the first time.
Leah Still's battle with pediatric cancer has become a national story and her infectiously positive attitude has captivated anyone who has seen it. Thursday night, when the Cleveland Browns come to visit, she will bring it to Paul Brown Stadium.
According to a release on the Cincinnati Bengals' website, she will watch the game from suite of Still's teammate, Domata Peko. However, there is a pregame ceremony planned, though Leah's involvement has not yet been disclosed.
"I'll be able to see my daughter. I'll be able to touch her, I'll be able to hug her, which is totally different from being able to FaceTime her," Devon Still said in the release. "Like I said, I can't wait until she shows up here Wednesday and can go to her first game here."
Bengals vice president Katie Blackburn will present the Cincinnati Children's Hospital with a check for more than one million dollars. The donation is tied to sales of Still's jersey, which at $100 apiece have sold more than 14,000 units.
The demand for Still's no. 75 is so high that the Bengals Pro Shop cannot guarantee an on-time arrival for those who buy it.