Texans rookie wide receiver John Metchie III has been named the NFL Players Association’s Community MVP for this week in recognition of his effort to say thanks to those who have been taking care of him recently.
Metchie was diagnosed with was diagnosed with Acute Promyelocytic Leukemia in July and has been receiving treatment over the last few months. This week, Metchie took a break from that battle to take his nurses and a fellow patient from his “hospital family” to NRG Stadium for a tour. The group took pictures on the field, received gifts from Metchie and the team, and had dinner.
“Just knowing that no matter what situation you’re in, how down you are or up you are, it’s always a blessing to be able to be a blessing to somebody else,” Metchie said in a statement.
The NFLPA will donate $10,000 to Metchie’s foundation or the charity of his choice. He will also be eligible for the Alan Page Community Award at the end of the season.
