I cried when Miyah Telemaque-Nelson died. She was between my kids' age at the time; I couldn't imagine the pain that her family was going through.
Like most, I know Miyah's story because of John Wall. Their friendship was well-documented during Miyah's short life. John's outpouring of emotion after a Wizards win the day Miyah died in December of 2014 is one of the most poignant sports moments in recent memory.
John has used his celebrity to honor Miyah's legacy. He skipped a pre-season game in October to participate in the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society's "Light the Night" walk to raise awareness and funds for blood cancer research.