Michigan State defensive back Armorion Smith is from River Rouge, Michigan, a city just south of Detroit. Raised by a single mother, Gala Gilliam, Smith is the oldest of six children.
Smith started his college career with Cincinnati. He spent two years with the Bearcats. However, tragedy struck in October of 2022 when Gala was diagnosed with breast cancer. During the midst of Gala's fight with breast cancer, Smith transferred to Michigan State in the summer of 2023.
Despite the family's prayers and Gala's courageous fight, the cancer metastasized and she received a devastating prognosis just before the upcoming 2024 fall football season: she was given three to six months to live.
Here are ways Spartan fans can help support Smith's family, via @luccamazzie:
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Smith started his college career with Cincinnati. He spent two years with the Bearcats. However, tragedy struck in October of 2022 when Gala was diagnosed with breast cancer. During the midst of Gala's fight with breast cancer, Smith transferred to Michigan State in the summer of 2023.
Despite the family's prayers and Gala's courageous fight, the cancer metastasized and she received a devastating prognosis just before the upcoming 2024 fall football season: she was given three to six months to live.
Here are ways Spartan fans can help support Smith's family, via @luccamazzie:
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