Jim Kelly, former Hall of Fame quarterback for the Buffalo Bills, will receive the Jimmy V Award for Perseverance at this year’s Espy Awards, ESPN announced on Monday.
In 2013, Kelly was diagnosed with squamous cell carcinoma, a form of cancer in his upper jaw. After years of chemotherapy and radiation, Kelly announced that his oral cancer had returned in March 2018, three-and-a-half years after he was first declared cancer-free.
“I am honored to receive the Jimmy V Award for Perseverance at The Espys,” said Kelly in a statement. “It’s humbling to now be included on the long list of inspirational and courageous recipients of this prestigious award. I’d like to thank The V Foundation and ESPN for my consideration, as well as, for all of the incredible work they do for cancer research. They truly do ‘make a difference today for someone who is fighting for their tomorrow.
In 2013, Kelly was diagnosed with squamous cell carcinoma, a form of cancer in his upper jaw. After years of chemotherapy and radiation, Kelly announced that his oral cancer had returned in March 2018, three-and-a-half years after he was first declared cancer-free.
“I am honored to receive the Jimmy V Award for Perseverance at The Espys,” said Kelly in a statement. “It’s humbling to now be included on the long list of inspirational and courageous recipients of this prestigious award. I’d like to thank The V Foundation and ESPN for my consideration, as well as, for all of the incredible work they do for cancer research. They truly do ‘make a difference today for someone who is fighting for their tomorrow.
- 4/6/2018
- por Tim Baysinger
- The Wrap
Fifteen-year-old Jarrius Robertson has been in and out of hospitals all of his life, and has still managed to wow sports fans everywhere with his upbeat, energetic attitude.
Now, the inspiring teen who delights fans and players on the sidelines of the Mercedes-Benz Superdome is being honored for his efforts with the ESPYs’ Jimmy V Perseverance Award.
Robertson, who battles a chronic liver disease, was presented the award on Wednesday by John Cena and made his way to the stage with the same charisma sports fans and players alike have come to love.
Too much sauce?
Or not enough?
@Espys @TheVFoundation pic.
Now, the inspiring teen who delights fans and players on the sidelines of the Mercedes-Benz Superdome is being honored for his efforts with the ESPYs’ Jimmy V Perseverance Award.
Robertson, who battles a chronic liver disease, was presented the award on Wednesday by John Cena and made his way to the stage with the same charisma sports fans and players alike have come to love.
Too much sauce?
Or not enough?
@Espys @TheVFoundation pic.
- 13/7/2017
- por Char Adams
- PEOPLE.com
The New Orleans Saints just expanded their roster!
The NFL team signed outspoken and adorable Jarrius Robertson, 14, at an honorary ceremony Tuesday on Good Morning America.
The die-hard Saints fan has biliary atresia, a rare liver and bile duct disease that affects his physical growth. He is currently on the waiting list for a liver transplant. Jarrius, who has spent most of his life in and out of hospitals, has been a beloved intermittent presence at Saints practices over the past year â. even offering some tough-love advice to football pros like quarterback Drew Brees.
“You have to be...
The NFL team signed outspoken and adorable Jarrius Robertson, 14, at an honorary ceremony Tuesday on Good Morning America.
The die-hard Saints fan has biliary atresia, a rare liver and bile duct disease that affects his physical growth. He is currently on the waiting list for a liver transplant. Jarrius, who has spent most of his life in and out of hospitals, has been a beloved intermittent presence at Saints practices over the past year â. even offering some tough-love advice to football pros like quarterback Drew Brees.
“You have to be...
- 19/10/2016
- por roseminutaglio
- PEOPLE.com
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