In Rex Fleming's last few months of his life, his father, Lance, associate director of Athletics and Media Relations, and mother Jill bought him an iPod touch for him to text his friends, listen to his favorite music and play games while receiving treatment at Cook Children's hospital in Fort Worth. During Rex's stay at Cook Children's, Lance ... [Read More…]
Flemings raise about $12K in fundraiser
In one packed night at Chick-Fil-A, Lance and Jill Fleming raised about $12 thousand for their charity they created in honor of their son, Rex. Rex Fleming died in November from a two-year-long fight with cancer. He spent a lot of time in Cook Children's Hospital in Fort Worth, undergoing chemotherapy treatments and surgeries. He enjoyed playing ... [Read More…]
Support, love follow recent heartbreak
Whenever we need God most, we cry out to Him the loudest. Through pain, anxiety, fear, stress, sorrow and death we ask God for help, deliverance, healing and strength. The prayers are always answered. But not always in the way we want. Sunday night, a sweet young man, whose story touched the hearts and lives of many, went to his heavenly home. ... [Read More…]
Cancer claims young Wildcat
The 10-year-old son of ACU's sports information director died this weekend after a two-year-long fight with cancer. Rex Fleming passed away at about 11:30 p.m. Sunday night in home hospice care. "He died peacefully at home, surrounded by his parents and grandparents, just the way he would have wanted it," said his father, Lance. Rana Travieso, ... [Read More…]
Video: Rex Fleming, facing his giants
Ten-year-old Rex Fleming has been battling brain cancer for two years. He served as the honorary team captain for the last ACU home football game of the season and was asked to call the first play of the game. The story of Rex's journey has inspired the ACU football team as well as the ACU family. ... [Read More…]
Rex Fleming, facing his giants
Ten-year-old Rex Fleming has been battling brain cancer for two years. He served as the honorary team captain for the last ACU home football game of the season and was asked to call the first play of the game. The story of Rex's journey has inspired the ACU football team as well as the ACU family. Video/Editing by: Taylor Langston ... [Read More…]
Facing his giants: Rex Fleming confronts his cancer with a bravery beyond his years
Ten-year-old Rex Fleming nervously bites his fingernails as he sits among 80 grown men, fully padded and towering over him. The men stand to their feet, have one final moment in the home team locker room of Shotwell Stadium and turn to the 4'5" boy to lead them onto the field of play. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eox6U-kPIE0 [flickr ... [Read More…]
Blessings in Trial: Fleming family finds hope in outpouring for son with cancer
At just eight years old, Rex Fleming has been to the hospital more times in the last three months than most people have in their lifetimes. Eighty-five days ago, the Flemings learned that their son had a rare brain tumor that has changed their lives. Rex has been through surgery to remove the tumor and continues to undergo photon radiation therapy ... [Read More…]