Lawrence Taylor surprises ailing kids at pediatric cancer gala

Posted Oct 26, 2016
The Frances Foundation’s annual gala was just hours away, and Bob Heugle was making final preparations. Heugle, whose nonprofit has raised $1.5 million to help pediatric cancer patients, never has been shy about trumpeting the cause. So he sought out New York Giants legend Lawrence Taylor, quite possibly the best defensive player in NFL history, and extended an invitation. (Asbury Park Press)

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