Pittsburgh native John Challis dies of cancer

John Challis who found out he was dying of liver cancer in 2006 died today in his sleep at the age of 18. He visited Pnc Park in Pittsburgh and he accomplished his other goal when he was treated to a game at Yankee Stadium as he was mannered with Alex Rodriguez. John Challis was a model to all 18 year olds as he outlasted the 6 months to live that was given by the doctors,He showed courage and belieft.

Challis was able to be apart of his goals as he met the teams of Pittsburgh Pirates the Yankees and his home town hockey team of Pittsburgh Penguins. Our thoughts are with him and his family ggoing thru these tough times.