Vitale also expressed his gratitude when he was told he was this year's recipient of the Jimmy V Award, named for the late Jim Valvano, his former broadcast partner at ESPN, whom he quoted in his tweet.
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Two months prior, Vitale revealed he had been battling melanoma but had since been cleared of the skin disease. In October 2021, Vitale wrote an essay for ESPN's Front Row announcing he had been diagnosed with lymphoma, a cancer of the lymphatic system. RELATED: 5 of the Best ESPY Awards Speeches of All TimeĪccording to ESPN, the Jimmy V Award is given to a "deserving member of the sporting world who has overcome great obstacles through perseverance and determination." "Just remember: perseverance, plus passion, plus pride, equals 'win' in the game of life," he continued. Vitale ended his speech with a message to "keep chasing your dreams, keep chasing your goals." There's only one way to beat it, my friends, we have to raise dollars and give oncologists a fighting chance." "It doesn't matter race or religion, it will bring you to your knees. " doesn't discriminate, it comes after all," he later added. "No kid or child should be going through chemo or radiation," Vitale said. Vitale spent much of his speech praising the Jimmy V Foundation, which funds research into finding a cure for cancer. The 83-year-old college basketball announcer, who has been open about his cancer battle, was presented with the award by Mad Men actor John Hamm. (Photo by Momodu Mansaray/WireImage)ĭick Vitale accepted the Jimmy V Award for Perseverance on Wednesday night at the 2022 ESPY Awards. HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - JULY 20: Dick Vitale attends the 2022 ESPYs at Dolby Theatre on Jin Hollywood, California.
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