Russell Wilson Saves Child With 12 Hours to Live Through Stem Cell Therapy

Ciara praised her husband, New York Giants quarterback Russell Wilson, for his role in encouraging a young cancer patient, Milton Wright, to undergo stem cell therapy, which ultimately saved his life. During an interview at Power 106 Los Angeles, Ciara shared how Wilson, drawing from his personal experience of losing his father to diabetes complications, convinced the hesitant Wright to continue with the challenging treatment despite having only twelve hours left to live. Wilson's story and encouragement inspired Wright to not only pursue the therapy but also to advocate for other children with cancer to consider it. This act of compassion is part of Wilson and Ciara's broader philanthropic work through their foundation, Why Not You, which aims to provide opportunities for children to live their dreams. Wilson had previously written about his interaction with Wright in a 2016 op-ed for The Players Tribune, highlighting the emotional moment and the importance of hope. The couple's joint efforts in philanthropy and personal support underscore their commitment to making a positive impact on young lives facing serious health challenges.