New Orleans Saints' Michael Mauti Saves Career Despite Losing Large Intestine

Mauti was honored at the annual Ed Block Courage Awards in Baltimore, Maryland. “I’ve always been driven to give my best and what I have gone through in the past has made me more determined to succeed this year more than ever. To be mentioned among the players who have won this award in the past for overcoming their own adversity is truly humbling,” he said.

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http://www.neworleanssaints.com/news-and-events/article-1/New-Orleans-Saints-vote-Michael-Mauti-2017-recipient-of-Ed-Block-Courage-Award/22ebee40-cc38-4147-92e0-7be0bbb0b69a