Finding the right teammates

Former Iowa star running back Lew Montgomery talks about "finding the proper platform" to advocate and fundraise for his son Lucas and the fight against Sanfilippo Syndrome.

Lew Montgomery was a star running back at University of Iowa back in his day, and still a well-known and respected public figure in the state of Iowa today. He's also the father of a son (Lucas) who passed away from Sanfilippo Syndrome several years ago. 
​In this clip, Lew talks about finding his platform to advocate for Lucas after receiving his diagnosis.  Lew and his wife Stacey honor Lucas's fighting spirit and build upon his legacy by continuing to advocate for a cure for Sanfilippo Syndrome and sharing their experiences with other parents coming after them.   

​For me, it was leveraging my athletic career at the University of Iowa to make an impact"