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Jack Hoffman
Pediatric brain cancer patient / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Jack Hoffman (born September 26, 2005), from Atkinson, Nebraska, is a current high school football player and pediatric brain cancer patient. In 2012, between his first and second brain surgeries, he was introduced to Rex Burkhead, then a football player for the Nebraska Cornhuskers football team. Subsequently, a close connection developed between Hoffman and the team. On April 6, 2013, at the annual Nebraska spring game, Hoffman, aged 7, entered the game during the fourth quarter and ran for a 69 yards (63 m) touchdown that received national and international attention. He subsequently met with President Barack Obama, received the Best Moment ESPY Award for 2013, and the United States Senate approved a motion recognizing his role in raising awareness of pediatric brain cancer. The Team Jack Foundation was formed by his parents, Andy and Bri Hoffman, to raise money for pediatric brain research.
Jack Hoffman | |
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![]() Hoffman in 2013 | |
Born | (2005-09-26) September 26, 2005 (age 18) |
Education | West Holt High School (2020–present) |
Occupation | Student |
Known for | Running for a touchdown for Nebraska at age 7 with brain cancer |
Awards | Best Moment ESPY Award 2013 |