Joe Kay. "College player fight tumor for moment on court." The Associated Press. 24 October 2014 Web. 2 November 2014.
Sunday, November 2, 2014
Cancer has always been important to me because of its impact in my family. Three out of my six grandparents have had cancer and two of them have passed away. So, when I saw that Lauren Hill, a young girl with terminal cancer, was able to play in a NCAA basketball for her last game, really warmed my heart. But, she had to take special precautions. The tumor has affected her right side of her body the most. This caused her to have to use her left hand to score a layup. She was also very tired when she walked out on the court for warm ups. But, when asked about it she said everyday is getting worse and worse but you can not let it get you down. She was only allowed to play for a couple seconds at a time. Cancer has been showing itself more in sports, for example Devon Stills has a four-year old daughter with cancer and his pro football team the Bengals has really helped him financially throughout this process. Finding teams like this to help you through rough times is really hard. Most would let you go because of the liabilities this disease brings with it. But both Lauren and Devon's teams have shown what true sportsmanship is. This is truly amazing!
Joe Kay. "College player fight tumor for moment on court." The Associated Press. 24 October 2014 Web. 2 November 2014.
Joe Kay. "College player fight tumor for moment on court." The Associated Press. 24 October 2014 Web. 2 November 2014.
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I think this is amazing! It is very unfortunate that so many people are getting cancer in the recent years. When athletes find out they get cancer, a lot of people hear about it because they have famous names and play for famous teams. I think it is good that their sports teams have held on to them and supported them through the way. Even though athletes who have cancer may develop disabilities, they should still be able to remain competitive until they reach a point where they are in such bad condition that they cannot play anymore.
ReplyDeleteSince cancer has become overwhelmingly popular over the recent years, sports teams across the nation have showed their full and devoted support of overcoming and helping citizens needs over this tragic occurrence. I have known friends all my life who have received cancer, and I was very distraught about the outcome. I am intrigued that such actions of Devon Still's team has made an impact on not only himself, but his four-year-old daughter. Lauren is a true inspiration to many athletes by showing how dedicated she is and how she lets no obstacles overcome her, no matter the circumstances. Cancer is one of the most high rated tragic losses in America, and I hope it will dissolve in the future years to come.
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