Nearly every sports page in the United States is talking about the heroics of Jacksonville Jaguars’ QB David Garrard (even in Pittsburg) yesterday. This is mostly because he had a game clinching 32-yard rush, setting up a field goal, and advancing the Jaguars in the NFL playoffs. His performance last night and all season makes him an inspiration to many. However, I doubt many of the reports talk much about why he is a true inspiration to the IBD community.
Garrard has Crohn’s disease that has presented challenges in his life that we in the IBD community are familiar with facing. He has had a resection surgery in the past, but, unlike UC, Crohn’s cannot be ‘cured’ by surgery. It is obvious from his handling of the stressful game day situations that this man is completely in control of his mind and body and in control of IBD. Of the remaining QBs in the NFL playoffs he is ranked second only to Tom Brady! (That’s right, higher than Farve and both Mannings) Garrard is an inspiration to me and has me rooting for the Jaguars!
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