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Inspirational Pittsburgh-area teen dies of cancer August 19, 2008 11:44 PM PITTSBURGH John Challis, who inspired professional athletes with his battle against cancer, died Tuesday at his parents' home in suburban Pittsburgh.
"Have fun," he wrote to the Pirates. "It's the reason we play ball." The 5-foot-5, 93-pound teenager was diagnosed with terminal cancer when he was 16. He spoke candidly about his initial fear of death and then his determination to achieve his goals before succumbing to the cancer that had spread to his liver, lungs and other parts of his body. Yankee All-Star Alex Rodriguez was one of the athletes touched by Challis. He called the young man: "very smart. He had a huge heart. I was just proud I got to spend a whole day with him." John Challis was 18. |
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