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9-year-old cancer survivor leads Kentucky onto field for spring game (Video)

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The past few weeks have been special for Ryan Creemens, a nine-year-old from Richmond, Kentucky.

On March 30, Creemens finished his final session of chemotherapy, nearly a year after he was diagnosed with cancer. During his treatment, Creemens, a big fan of the Kentucky Wildcats, was befriended by members of the Kentucky football team. And on Friday night, a few weeks after being declared cancer free, Creemens led the Wildcats out onto the field for their spring game.

Ryan’s dad, Eric, told ESPN.com that Ryan’s doctor has friends inside the Kentucky athletic department and shared Ryan’s story. Soon after, some UK players were at his side during the first session of what ended up being 42 weeks of chemotherapy treatment.

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From ESPN.com:

On the night of his first bout of chemotherapy, Ryan was greeted by various players from Kentucky’s football team. The visits and the support didn’t stop, as the players became part of his life.

“It was very comforting to Ryan because these guys that Ryan looks up to were coming up and telling him to be strong and do great,” Eric said. “As a family, it made us feel good to see them put a smile on his face.”

Players such as tight end C.J. Conrad (who invited Ryan to a Kentucky scrimmage earlier this month), running back Boom Williams and quarterback Drew Barker came to visit Ryan. Defensive lineman Denzil Ware even spent Thanksgiving with Ryan and his family because Ware couldn’t get home.

For more Kentucky news, CatsIllustrated.com.

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