The 56-year-old comedian donated the money to support Devon's 4-year-old daughter who's battling neuroblastoma cancer.
- October 18, 2014
AceShowbiz -
Ellen DeGeneres donates $10,000 to Cincinnati Bengals defensive tackle Devon Still, whose 4-year-old daughter, Leah, is battling neuroblastoma cancer. On Friday, October 17, Devon talked to Ellen via satellite on "The Ellen DeGeneres Show" about his daughter and the support he received from the NFL.
He said of the NFL support, "It's meant everything to me, especially going to New England and seeing what the Patriots did with all of the cheerleaders wearing my jerseys to support my daughter and all of the kids that are fighting cancer. It's not only helping out my family but helping out those families as well."
Wearing a Cincinati Bengals #75 jersey similar to Devon's, Ellen said that she would get celebrities signing the jersey that she was wearing and she would auction it off. The proceeds from the signed jersey and the $10,000 donation will be given to Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, where Leah is being treated.
Devon said of the donation, "That's amazing. Thank you. Thank you from the bottom of my heart, and thank you for not only helping out my family but also helping out other families that are battling this too."
