It would be hard to imagine Tyler Campbell having a bad day. Perpetual smile, strong handshake, eye contact on point…Earl Campbell’s youngest son lights up every room into which he steps. That was certainly the case last month in Austin, when he stepped into a downtown Austin ballroom and helped raise thousands of dollars for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. Certainly Campbell’s positive persona makes him a perfect candidate for the task of raising money for the cause, but there is also something else that makes him a perfect fit for the job. He has multiple sclerosis. Campbell’s sunny disposition belies the fact that he is in a daily fight with MS, a battle that he’s fought since being diagnosed in 2007 while playing football for San Diego State University. That battle was made at least a little easier – and more worthwhile – by the festivities of last Saturday night, when countless sports stars – and a handful of hall of famers – showed up in full support of the fund raiser. Hosted by Earl, Tyler was one of the event’s masters of ceremony.... [Full article from the IT staff]
I had not heard that Tyler has MS. It sounds like he had a great attitude. I have friends with MS, and I can tell you from observing them, attitude is everything. Bless the Campbell family for all they do!
