Reaction to the Passing of Jack Hoffman

Gov. Pillen Issues Statement on the Passing of Jack Hoffman
LINCOLN, NE -- Today, Governor Jim Pillen issued the following statement on the passing of 19-year-old Jack Hoffman:

“Jack inspired millions and won the hearts of people around the world. The touchdown run in Memorial Stadium is one of the best moments in all of Husker football history and it helped launch an important mission to raise funds and find a cure for pediatric brain cancer. Suzanne and I mourn with the Hoffman’s, and we join Nebraskans in sending prayers to their family.”

Smith Statement on Passing of Jack Hoffman
Washington, D.C. – Rep. Adrian Smith (R-NE), released the following statement after the passing of childhood cancer survivor and ESPY Award winner Jack Hoffman:

"The tragic passing of Jack Hoffman shines a light on the countless lives he touched through Team Jack, the millions he inspired, and all he meant to Husker Nation. His legacy of courage will continue to serve as a beacon of hope in the fight against cancer and for all Nebraskans. My family is praying for the Hoffman family during this difficult time."

After Jack's symbolic touchdown run at the age of seven in the University of Nebraska's spring football game won the ESPY Award for Best Sports Moment of 2013, Rep. Smith honored Jack with remarks on the floor of the House of Representatives. To date, the Team Jack Foundation has raised over $13 million to support childhood brain cancer research.