Jack Hoffman, 6 year old brain tumor survivor, and Nebraska Cornhuskers Running Back, Rex Burkhead Team up to raise Awareness

Jack Hoffman, 6 year old brain tumor survivor, and Nebraska Cornhuskers Running Back, Rex Burkhead team up to help raise national awareness about PLGA, an orphan disease.

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Nebraska v. Ohio State Video Clip

Story about Jack on sideline at Nebraska game

Story about Rex wearing Team Jack bracelet

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Rex Burkhead, Nebraska Husker Running Back, nominated to for Uplifting Athlete of the Year Award because of his work with Team Jack.

Worldwide Fan Club for Pediatric Brain Tumors:   Something that started as innocently as Jack Hoffman wanting a picture with his favorite Nebraska Huskers Running Back, Rex Burkhead, has turned into a worldwide fan club which has helped raise awareness about pediatric brain tumors.

Help Raise Awareness about children's brain tumors and PLGA by voting for Rex Burkhead:

The 2012 Uplifting Athletes Rare Disease Champion Award winner will be determined by an online vote beginning Wednesday, February 1st and ending February 26th. The Champion will be announced at the National Institute of Heath in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday, February 29th.  Please VOTE NOW (it is free and ONLY takes 15 seconds…seriously!)