Tackling Life: How Faith, Family, Friends, and Fortitude Kept an NFL Linebacker in the Game
October 8, 2025 · 8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Kevin Reilly was living a charmed life. He had reached his lifelong dream of playing in the NFL for his beloved Philadelphia Eagles. Then, a rare tumor in his shoulder meant he had to undergo a radical amputation that put an end to his professional football career. Ultimately, the strong foundation of faith, family, friends, and fortitude he developed during his childhood—and his athletic career—helped sustain Kevin through the crushing end to his dreams, the battle to live, and his long-running recovery. While football fans will certainly enjoy the ride, his book is mainly about overcoming life's challenges that most of us face at one time or another.