BOWLING GREEN — Jaedyn McKinstry’s story is about to be known by the world.
The former St. John’s Jesuit football standout, current Bowling Green State University tight end, and cancer survivor will be featured on ESPN’s SportsCenter this weekend as part of its 15th annual “V Week” in support of the V Foundation for Cancer Research.
In honor, ESPN is featuring the inspiring journey of @JaedynMckinstry from battling cancer to becoming a BGSU Falcon
BG Football (@BG_Football) December 2, 2021
Don't miss the first two airdates.
Fri., Dec. 3 - 12 p.m. SportsCenter (ESPN)
Sat., Dec. 4 - 10 a.m. SportsCenter (ESPN2) pic.twitter.com/Fx0hwIbGSj
McKinstry’s feature is set to air on two episodes of SportsCenter, on Friday at noon on ESPN, and on Saturday at 10 a.m. on ESPN2.
V Week began on Tuesday, better known as “Giving Tuesday,” and runs through Dec. 12.
McKinstry was diagnosed with Stage 4 Rhabdomyosarcoma (RMS), a rare type of cancer that forms in soft skeletal muscle tissue in 2018. He underwent treatment through June of 2019. He joined BGSU’s program as a preferred walk-on, and earned a full scholarship in August.
"I think it prepared me for life in general," McKinstry said this season. "It showed me that anything can be taken from me at any moment in time, so you just try to be grateful for everything. You just can't take anything for granted and work hard in anything you do."
He caught three passes for 22 yards in 10 games as a true freshman this season. He also played on BGSU’s special teams unit.
First Published December 2, 2021, 6:09 p.m.
