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Cancer Survivor's Soccer Comeback Inspires World Cup Visitors
10 Jun
Summary
- A 16-year-old beat leukemia and returned to soccer.
- Her story is displayed at Houston Airport for World Cup guests.
- Texas Children's Hospital features her resilience in a special exhibit.
At Houston's Bush Intercontinental Airport, a special display welcomes international World Cup visitors, featuring the inspiring story of 16-year-old Brinnley Lisenby. Lisenby, from Tomball, recently returned to playing soccer after a year away to fight and beat blood cancer.
Diagnosed with leukemia in the fall of 2024 at age 14, Lisenby underwent five rounds of chemotherapy at Texas Children's Hospital, requiring a six-month hospital stay. Despite the challenges of being away from home and confined to a hospital room, she maintained a positive mindset.
Seven months after her diagnosis, Lisenby was declared cancer-free and began her determined comeback. She returned to the soccer field within two months of dedicated rehabilitation. Lisenby recently completed her sophomore year on Tomball's soccer team, earning all-district honorable mention.
Her journey of resilience is now part of an exhibit by Texas Children's Hospital, highlighting patient heroes for visitors arriving for the World Cup games.
