ESPN Supports Cancer Research Through its Seventh Annual ‘Jimmy V Week’

I am honored to work for a network that continuously gives back to important causes and charities, especially to The V Foundation, an organization dedicated to saving lives by helping find a cure for cancer in memory of North Carolina State basketball coach and former ESPN analyst, Jim Valvano.

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This year, we’re marking the seventh Jimmy V Week for Cancer Research at ESPN. Now through December 17, we’re recognizing The V Foundation on the network a variety of ways, including special integration in Monday Night Football, NBA on ESPN games, college football broadcasts on ABC and public service announcements (PSA).

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Good Morning America host and cancer survivor Robin Roberts, along with a host of athletes, coaches, celebrities and ESPN personalities donated their time to recite the words of Coach Valvano in a slate of touching PSAs. The pediatric cancer patients and caregivers at Duke Children’s Hospital & Health Center also recited Valvano’s words in a moving PSA, in collaboration with ESPN. Visit ESPN Front Row for an inside look at how this year’s initiative is tipping its cap to both The V Foundation and the 20th anniversary of Jim Valvano’s iconic speech.