Outpouring of love for NFL player, daughter after cancer surgery

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Friday, September 26, 2014
VIDEO: Outpouring of support for Devon Still?s daughter
The daughter of NFL player and Camden native Devon Still is recovering after a nearly six hour surgery to remove a cancerous tumor at CHOP.

Little Leah, the daughter of NFL player and Camden native Devon Still, is getting rest after a nearly six hour life-saving surgery at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.

The 4-year-old, who is battling neuroblastoma, had a cancerous tumor removed on Thursday and her dad tweeted a picture of her all bundled up.

Still also posted a picture of the gifts sent by the Philadelphia Eagles. He thanked Chip Kelly and team for surprising Leah with gifts and flowers.

As for the quilt helping to keep Leah warm, it was handmade with love by volunteers at Quilts or Kids in Fairless Hills, Pa.

When founder Linda Arye saw the picture, she says she was elated.

"The decibel level of me screaming was unbelievable. The word I keep using is humbled, because to see a child wrapped in one of your quilts, asleep and you know that you helped a child in a very small way is our goal," said Arye.

Earlier Thursday, Still posted his "pre-surgery pep talk" with the caption, "I might be nervous and scared beyond words but I'll never let her see it...let's get this done!"

After the surgery, he says Leah is still not cancer free, but on the road to recovery.

Still also added that a lot of prayers have helped make them feel like superheroes.

Although many consider the Cincinnati Bengals defensive tackle a hero himself for the way he's supporting his little girl.

Leah has undergone several rounds of chemo and in order to maintain her health insurance, the Bengals signed Still to its practice squad after releasing him to care for her.

The family's Twitter fans are using #PrayForLeah" as her recovery continues.