This 14-Year-Old Bears Fan Is Trying to Beat a Brain Tumor by Naming It "Aaron Rodgers"

That tumor doesn't stand a chance.

Not Available Lead
Complex Original

Image via Complex Original

Not Available Lead

All Bears fans hate Aaron Rodgers. But 14-year-old Miguel Reyes hates "Aaron Rodgers" more than just about anyone else.

Reyes, a native of Indiana, was diagnosed with a brain tumor recently. The tumor is causing problems with his vision and memory and also resulting in seizures and headaches. So Reyes' former middle school teacher Peg Kelly, who just so happens to be a Packers fan, suggested he give the tumor a name to help him fight it more aggressively. He agreed to do it and immediately came up with the perfect name: "Aaron Rodgers."

"I said, 'You need to name that tumor so we can kill it,'" Kelly told The Elkhart Truth. "You know what he named it? Rodgers. Aaron Rodgers. What a stinker!"

Outside of helping Reyes fight his tumor by giving it a name, Kelly also gave him a German shepherd that Reyes' family is trying to train to help him through his seizures. The dog is named Hester—as in Devin Hester—and Reyes' mom just started a GoFundMe page to try and raise money for the dog's training lessons.

Even if you love the Packers, it's impossible not to root for this kid in this situation.

Send all complaints, compliments, and tips to sportstips@complex.com.

[via Sports Illustrated]

Latest in Sports