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Her story rallied UW & Oregon fans
Evelyn Johnson, 8, beat cancer and now sounds Husky Stadium siren for Washington Huskies.
In brief
Evelyn Johnson, 8, beat cancer and now sounds Husky Stadium siren for Washington Huskies. Evelyn Johnson, 8, completed cancer treatment and sounded Husky Stadium siren for Washington Huskies. Originally reported by Seattletimes.
Evelyn Johnson's cancer journey
Evelyn Johnson, 8, completed cancer treatment after being diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia in March 2024.
Viral support for family
Kyle Johnson's social media post about his daughter's treatment went viral, uniting washington and oregon fans.
GoFundMe for treatment
The Johnson family raised $56,000 through a GoFundMe to cover hospital bills and travel expenses.
Huskies for a Cure event
Evie sounded the siren at Husky Stadium before Washington's game against Iowa on October 9.
Rome Odunze's support
Rome Odunze sent Evie a video message and invited the Johnson family to a Chicago Bears practice in November 2024.
Family activities at event
Evie played on the field, met players, and pressed the siren button for Washington's entrance.
Future opportunities
The Chicago Bears will host the Johnson family at their November 2 game in Seattle.
Kyle Johnson's gratitude
Kyle thanked UW for including his daughter in the event and ensuring his younger sister was also involved.
What happens next
Evie and the Johnson family will attend the Chicago Bears game in Seattle on November 2.
The takeaway
Evelyn Johnson, 8, completed cancer treatment and sounded Husky Stadium siren for Washington Huskies.
