Life is much bigger than sports. Health scares. Transcendent acts of human kindness, or perhaps the other end of the spectrum. There is so much beauty and pain that this world has to offer.
Sometimes, though, sports can be used as a vehicle for healing and unity in the midst of tough situations.
Meet Brodie Mitchell, a die-hard Cubs fan who’s about to be a senior at Southmont High School near Crawfordsville, Indiana. He’s been through a lot in his life, but he’s been the definition of strength. When Brodie was diagnosed with a brain tumor, his community in Montgomery County came together to support him.