Britt Redman: Football, Toughness and Helping Others
How Britt Redman’s journey with pediatric testicular cancer has inspired him to help others
Britt Redman grew up with football in his blood. Son of NFL veteran quarterback Chris Redman, Britt was destined to play football.
But the strength and toughness he has shown off the field far outweigh any achievements on the gridiron.
“He inspires me every day. I was 35 years old when I took all these hits [in the NFL], but I saw what he went through and what the medication did to his body – it breaks down all your cells – and he just kept fighting,” Chris said. “He never said, ‘Why me?’ or ‘Why is this happening?’ Just next task up. ‘What do I have to beat today?’ And he did it. He beat it – cancer free.”
Britt was diagnosed with testicular cancer in November 2023, during the playoffs of his junior season at Christian Academy of Louisville. The diagnosis ended his season, as he was facing tumors that had spread to his neck and abdomen. Sidelined, Britt saw his team go on to win the state championship.
Over the following months, Britt began treatment, undergoing six surgeries and multiple chemotherapy treatments. He wasn’t able to attend class or play football, but he held the goal of returning for his senior season the next fall.
Britt was declared cancer-free in the spring of 2024. The following fall, he suited back up for the Christian Academy of Louisville football team, helping his team win the Kentucky High School Athletic Association 3A Football State Championship and being named the 2025 Male Comeback Athlete of the Year.
“I learned that it’s tough, but if you get through it, you’re going to have a great testimony for all the kids and adults,” Britt said. “You are considered a warrior and considered strong. I’m a Christian believer and and He puts you on this earth for that purpose, to prove that you’re a warrior and be an inspiration to others.”
Throughout his journey, Britt was exposed to the harsh realities of pediatric cancer. He was motivated not only by football, but by trying to encourage and inspire others, especially those patients younger than himself. Now, he has hopes of being involved with fundraising and starting his own foundation aimed at helping pediatric cancer patients.
“I saw kids younger than me that were going through harder things than me,” Britt said. “Whenever I got through it, I knew that I could help those kids out.”
Britt and Chris were introduced to the V Foundation when they had the opportunity to meet legendary ESPN broadcaster and V Foundation Board Member Dick Vitale at a Notre Dame versus Louisville college football game in the fall of 2024.
Dick shared his passion for the V Foundation, the Dick Vitale Pediatric Cancer Research Fund and the Dick Vitale Gala. He invited Britt to be one of the All-Courageous Kids at the 2025 Dick Vitale Gala in May.
“We went to [the Gala] and saw the impact that Mr. Valvano has done over the years,” Chris said. “Dick Vitale and all the people, they all come together and say, ‘Yeah, we’re going to make a change.’ They made a difference in what’s going on. What an inspiring event.”
Both Chris and Britt are extremely passionate about advocating for advancements in cancer research after witnessing the need for more research during Britt’s cancer journey. The V Foundation is one of the premier supporters of game-changing cancer research, awarding over $458 million in cancer research grants to date, including over $107 million focused on pediatrics.
“Cancer research is so important for so many reasons. To cure cancer is one thing, but to give people hope in the future,” Chris said. “When you’re laying in that bed and you’re just grinding away on chemotherapy or radiation, whatever you have to go through, to have that hope … Without research and all the money that goes into it, none of that hope would be there.
