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| He was subsequently diagnosed with a ]. While at the hospital, Hoffman continued to have up to 10 to 12 seizures per day even though he was taking ] medication. On May 20, 2011 he had surgery, but the ] could only remove a small portion of the tumor.<ref name=Davis/> Subsequent pathology showed that it was a cancerous ], ] ]. Hoffman's parents then consulted ] for a second opinion. Neurosurgeon Liliana Goumnerova told the Hoffmans that she could remove the golf-ball sized tumor.<ref name =Litman/><ref name=Ward/><ref name=Davis/> | He was subsequently diagnosed with a ]. While at the hospital, Hoffman continued to have up to 10 to 12 seizures per day even though he was taking ] medication. On May 20, 2011 he had surgery, but the ] could only remove a small portion of the tumor.<ref name=Davis/> Subsequent pathology showed that it was a cancerous ], ] ]. Hoffman's parents then consulted ] for a second opinion. Neurosurgeon Liliana Goumnerova told the Hoffmans that she could remove the golf-ball sized tumor.<ref name =Litman/><ref name=Ward/><ref name=Davis/> | ||
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On Oct. 10, 2011, Hoffman had a second surgery. Over 90% of the tumor was removed and the seizures stopped.<ref name =Litman/><ref name =York> | ||
| {{cite news|last=York|first=Randy|title=Burkhead, Team Jack Members Smiling Everywhere|url=http://www.huskers.com/ViewArticle.dbml?ATCLID=205314182|accessdate=17 May 2014|newspaper=]|date=10 October 2011}}</ref> | {{cite news|last=York|first=Randy|title=Burkhead, Team Jack Members Smiling Everywhere|url=http://www.huskers.com/ViewArticle.dbml?ATCLID=205314182|accessdate=17 May 2014|newspaper=]|date=10 October 2011}}</ref> | ||
| Surgery was followed by another 60 weeks of chemotherapy.<ref name=Davis/><ref name=Kuruvilla>{{cite news|last=Kuruvilla|first=Carol|title=Young cancer patient who scored touchdown for Nebraska Huskers is beating the disease|url=http://www.nydailynews.com/news/national/8-year-old-brain-cancer-patient-scored-touchdown-nebraska-huskers-beating-disease-article-1.1480957|accessdate=17 May 2014|newspaper=]|date=9 October 2013|archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/6PcpICQzt|archivedate=16 May 2014|deadurl=no}}</ref><ref name="Fox and Friends">{{cite news|last=]|title=After Memorable TD Run, 8-Year-Old Jack Hoffman Is Beating Cancer|url=http://foxnewsinsider.com/2013/10/17/interview-8-year-old-jack-hoffman-beating-brain-cancer-after-nebraska-touchdown-run|accessdate=17 May 2014|newspaper=]|date=17 October 2013|archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/6PcprDPKG|archivedate=16 March 2014|deadurl=no}}</ref> | Surgery was followed by another 60 weeks of chemotherapy.<ref name=Davis/><ref name=Kuruvilla>{{cite news|last=Kuruvilla|first=Carol|title=Young cancer patient who scored touchdown for Nebraska Huskers is beating the disease|url=http://www.nydailynews.com/news/national/8-year-old-brain-cancer-patient-scored-touchdown-nebraska-huskers-beating-disease-article-1.1480957|accessdate=17 May 2014|newspaper=]|date=9 October 2013|archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/6PcpICQzt|archivedate=16 May 2014|deadurl=no}}</ref><ref name="Fox and Friends">{{cite news|last=]|title=After Memorable TD Run, 8-Year-Old Jack Hoffman Is Beating Cancer|url=http://foxnewsinsider.com/2013/10/17/interview-8-year-old-jack-hoffman-beating-brain-cancer-after-nebraska-touchdown-run|accessdate=17 May 2014|newspaper=]|date=17 October 2013|archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/6PcprDPKG|archivedate=16 March 2014|deadurl=no}}</ref> | ||
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| During the time between Hoffman's first and second surgeries, his father call Keith Zimmer who was the associate director of ] at the for the ] ].<ref name=Ward/> He wanted to arrange to get a pictue of his son with his favorite Nebraska ] player, ].<ref name=Ward/> Burkhead agreed and met the family in September, 2007. He had lunch with the Hoffman family, showed them ], and decide he wanted to keep in touch with Hoffman.<ref name=Ward/> On Friday, October 9, 2011, Burkead called Hoffman before his second surgery to wish him well.<ref name=Ward/> The next day Nebraska played ] in a nationally televised football game by ] and ABC mentioned Hoffman's story.<ref name=Ward/><ref name =York/> | During the time between Hoffman's first and second surgeries, his father call Keith Zimmer who was the associate director of ] at the for the ] ].<ref name=Ward/> He wanted to arrange to get a pictue of his son with his favorite Nebraska ] player, ].<ref name=Ward/> Burkhead agreed and met the family in September, 2007. He had lunch with the Hoffman family, showed them ], and decide he wanted to keep in touch with Hoffman.<ref name=Ward/> On Friday, October 9, 2011, Burkead called Hoffman before his second surgery to wish him well.<ref name=Ward/> The next day Nebraska played ] in a nationally televised football game by ] and ABC mentioned Hoffman's story.<ref name=Ward/><ref name =York/> At halftime of that game, Nebraska trailed Ohio State 20-6 at halftime.<ref name =Litman/> When Burkhead thought about Hoffman, he said to his teammates "Jack's not giving up and we're not giving up." Nebraska end up winning the game in the second half, 34-27, which was their greatest comeback in Nebraska football history.<ref name =Litman/> | ||
| Met ], coaches decided the night before the spring game.<ref name="Fox and Friends"/> | Met ], coaches decided the night before the spring game.<ref name="Fox and Friends"/> | ||
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| Jack Hoffman | |
|---|---|
 President Barack Obama greets Jack Hoffman in the Oval Office, April 29 2013 | |
| Born | Jack Hoffman 2006 Atkinson, Nebraska |
| Citizenship | United States |
| Known for | Running for a touchdown for the Nebraska Cornhuskers football at age 7 with brain cancer |
Background
On April 22, 2011 Hoffman was having breakfast with his parents when he became unresponsive. He was rushed to the local hospital in Atkinson, Nebraska where he had a grand map seizure lasting 30 minutes. He was then flown to Children's Hospital & Medical Center in Omaha, Nebraska, Nebraska due to the life-threatening seizure. He was subsequently diagnosed with a brain tumor. While at the hospital, Hoffman continued to have up to 10 to 12 seizures per day even though he was taking anticonvulsant medication. On May 20, 2011 he had surgery, but the neurosurgeon could only remove a small portion of the tumor. Subsequent pathology showed that it was a cancerous glioma, pediatric brain cancer. Hoffman's parents then consulted Boston Children's Hospital for a second opinion. Neurosurgeon Liliana Goumnerova told the Hoffmans that she could remove the golf-ball sized tumor.
On Oct. 10, 2011, Hoffman had a second surgery. Over 90% of the tumor was removed and the seizures stopped. Surgery was followed by another 60 weeks of chemotherapy. In October 2013, Hoffman's father reported that an MRI revealed that the remaining tumor was the same as in an MRI done in June, 2013, indicating that the cancerous tumor was not growing. As of April 2014, his cancer was still in remission.
Touchdown run
During the time between Hoffman's first and second surgeries, his father call Keith Zimmer who was the associate director of Life Skills at the for the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Athletic Department. He wanted to arrange to get a pictue of his son with his favorite Nebraska football player, Rex Burkhead. Burkhead agreed and met the family in September, 2007. He had lunch with the Hoffman family, showed them Memorial Stadium, and decide he wanted to keep in touch with Hoffman. On Friday, October 9, 2011, Burkead called Hoffman before his second surgery to wish him well. The next day Nebraska played Ohio State in a nationally televised football game by ABC and ABC mentioned Hoffman's story. At halftime of that game, Nebraska trailed Ohio State 20-6 at halftime. When Burkhead thought about Hoffman, he said to his teammates "Jack's not giving up and we're not giving up." Nebraska end up winning the game in the second half, 34-27, which was their greatest comeback in Nebraska football history.
Met Rex Burkhead, coaches decided the night before the spring game. UK
Team Jack
After Rex Burkhead met Hoffman, a bond began to grow between him and the Nebraska football team. The players decided to start an initiative to raise money for cancer research they called "Team Jack."
Awards and influence
Trading card.
Pediatric brain cancer awareness.
References
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Litman, Laken (8 April 2013). "Little Jack Hoffman an inspiration to Nebraska football". USA Today. Archived from the original on May 16 2014. Retrieved 16 May 2014.
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Ward, Andrew (29 October 2012). "Jack Hoffman, pediatric cancer patient, shares bond with NU running back Rex Burkhead". Daily Nebraskan. Archived from the original on 16 May 2014. Retrieved 16 May 2014.
{{cite news}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ Davis, Seth (11 December 2013). "My Sportsman: Nebraska fan Jack Hoffman". Sports Illustrated. Archived from the original on 16 May 2014. Retrieved 16 May 2014.
{{cite news}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ York, Randy (10 October 2011). "Burkhead, Team Jack Members Smiling Everywhere". University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Retrieved 17 May 2014.
- Kuruvilla, Carol (9 October 2013). "Young cancer patient who scored touchdown for Nebraska Huskers is beating the disease". New York Daily News. Archived from the original on 16 May 2014. Retrieved 17 May 2014.
{{cite news}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ Fox and Friends (17 October 2013). "After Memorable TD Run, 8-Year-Old Jack Hoffman Is Beating Cancer". Fox News. Archived from the original on 16 March 2014. Retrieved 17 May 2014.
{{cite news}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - Lampe, Nelson (7 October 2013). "Cancer in Remission for Neb. Boy who Made TD Run". AP. Archived from the original on 16 May 2014. Retrieved 17 May 2014.
- ^ Healey, Katy (12 April 2014). "One year later, Jack Hoffman's touchdown run still resonates". Omaha World-Herald. Archived from the original on 16 May 2014. Retrieved 16 May 2014.
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Dunker, Chris (11 April 2014). "A year after 'The Run,' Jack Hoffman not interested in spotlight". Lincoln Journal Star. Archived from the original on 16 May 2014. Retrieved 16 May 2014.
{{cite news}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - Dawes, Mike (7 April 2013). "'It felt awesome'... watch the heartwarming video of seven-year-old cancer patient scoring a touchdown for heroes Nebraska". Daily Mail. Archived from the original on 16 May 2014. Retrieved 17 May 2014.
{{cite news}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - "Cancer patient Jack Hoffman, 7, scores touchdown for Nebraska – video". The Guardian. 8 April 2013. Retrieved 16 May 2014.
- AP (30 April 2013). "Obama meets Jack Hoffman, young cancer patient who won hearts in Nebraska football game". CBS News. Archived from the original on 16 May 2014. Retrieved 16 May 2014.
{{cite news}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - Huston, Chris (16 April 2013). "Seven-year-old Nebraska running back sensation gets a trading card". CBS Sports. Archived from the original on 16 May 2014. Retrieved 16 May 2014.
{{cite news}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - Morton, Joseph (25 April 2013). "U.S. Senate honors Husker spring game star Jack Hoffman". Omaha World-Herald. Archived from the original on 16 May 2014. Retrieved 17 May 2014.
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