Team Jack Radiothon: Recent Episodes
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Former Husker Spencer Long, an Elkhorn graduate now playing with the Washington Redskins, was in the huddle with Jack before that famous touchdown run, and saw the look in his eyes.
Jim Rose used his daily commentary today on KFAB's Morning News to talk about the mission of the Team Jack Foundation.
You’ve heard about lots of children battling cancer today, but – as so many know all too well – cancer can strike anyone, at anytime. Rob Long was a punter for Syracuse a few years ago, and had an NFL career ahead of him when life took a dramatic turn. Let’s meet Rob now, and also learn how the loss of Husker punter Sam Foltz last year impacted his life.
Former Husker, and current New England Patriot, Rex Burkhead had the closest relationship to Jack of all the Cornhuskers. He told us how they met, and how that Spring Game run came to be.
Monica Waggoner supports the Team Jack Foundation after watching her teenage son, Nathan, fight brain cancer.
Former Husker Kenny Bell told us, among other things, what his favorite moment was at Nebraska.
Former Husker Jordan Westerkamp relived for us what Jack’s moment in the Spring Game was like, and what this foundation means to him today.
NFL Hall-of-Famer Jim Kelly of the Buffalo Bills, a cancer survivor himself, talked about the important work that the Team Jack Foundation is doing.
In 49 states, Jenna Lee is known for her work with Fox News. But, in Nebraska, she’s better known as former Husker quarterback Zac Lee’s sister, and she likes it that way. Like so many, she was moved by Jack’s touchdown run in the Spring Game.
Eric Berry of the Kansas City Chiefs is a cancer survivor, and he loves watching Husker Nation support Jack and his family.
Dick Vitale is a broadcasting legend, but his concern for “Diaper Dandies” goes beyond young basketball players.
Jack's dad gives us an update on how the young man who won the hearts of so many is doing this summer.
Cincinnati Bengals All-Pro quarterback Andy Dalton told us about how he became acquainted with Team Jack through former Husker Rex Burkhead, who played in Cincinnati for four seasons.
Former Husker Ameer Abdullah, now with the Detroit Lions, remembers how much being a part of the Team Jack Foundation meant to him and his teammates, and how much it still means to them today.
Kansas City Royals All-Star outfielder Alex Gordon is happy to help out the Team Jack Foundation in his home state of Nebraska when he can, because he knows the movement is so important to so many.