A Life Inspired: Jessica Breland's heart-stirring ascension

Posted Aug 25, 2015
Chicago Sky forward Jessica Breland has had to overcome a lot in her lifetime, from overcoming Hodgkin's lymphoma to placing her career on hold; all on the path of becoming an WNBA All-star. Breland's story is for basketball fans worldwide, in hopes that they will find strength in her struggle to overcome. (Swish Appeal)

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