For those of you that are familiar (and I'm sure most of you are) with Wilson's activism and leadership efforts to support cancer treatments and research, I'm sure you too feel that the Seahawks quarterback is extremely deserving of this award.

Since Russell was drafted, he makes weekly visits during the season to Seattle Children's Hospital where he engages, uplifts and inspires patients and their families. Over the last five years, Wilson's 'Why Not You Foundation,' in partnership with sponsors, has raised over $8M for the 'Strong Against Cancer' fundraising initiative. He serves as the initiative's team captain, with the ultimate goal to cure pediatric cancer with immunotherapy treatment.