At 2, he was diagnosed with cancer. Now, he’s a West Hall student and football player - Gainesville Times

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At 2, he was diagnosed with cancer. Now, he’s a West Hall student and football player

West Hall freshman Daniel Standridge survived cancer as a child and today plays football for the Spartans. - photo by Scott Rogers

CANCERstandridge 1.jpg — West Hall freshman Daniel Standridge survived cancer as a child and today plays football for the Spartans. - photo by Scott Rogers

Two days after his second birthday, Daniel Standridge’s parents brought him to the doctor’s office for a routine checkup. Moments later, they would be on their way to Children's Healthcare of Atlanta - Egleston Hospital.