NEW YORK — Once again, friends, family, and supporters of the V Foundation for Cancer Research will gather in New York City to celebrate the life and lasting impact of former ESPN anchor Stuart Scott.
The event brings the community together to help raise awareness and dissolve the racial disparities in cancer research and treatment.
“He had the determination to match everything we did, and that determination really permeated his life. He was a hard worker, truly,” remarked Susan Scott about her younger brother.
The renowned sports broadcaster was not only known for his memorable catchphrases and unique delivery but also for his poignant reflections on battling cancer. His impactful words on facing the disease were shared after he received the Jimmy V award at the ESPY Awards, a mere six months before his passing at the young age of 49.
“You beat cancer by how you live, why you live, and in the manner in which you live,” he said during his speech.
In the nearly 10 years since that moment, the Stuart Scott Memorial Cancer Research Fund in partnership with the V Foundation, has raised millions of dollars to address disparities in cancer outcomes.
“We are all about funding bold scientists, both of color and scientists who want to investigate the disparities in cancer for people of color, I think it is exactly aligned with who Stuart has always been,” his sister said.
This year, the fourth annual “Boo-Yah! A Celebration of Stuart Scott” event spans two days, and includes a dinner, symposium and the Jimmy V Basketball Classic. Last year, the organization said it raised $2.4 million for the Stuart Scott Memorial Cancer Research Fund.
Scott’s sister will be in attendance, as well as her niece, Tamara, who is a fellow member of the ABC family — reporting for WTVD in Raleigh, North Carolina.
In the end, their message is simple: to give people a chance to lead vibrant lives even in the face of cancer.
“I know for as long as he could, Stuart lived a whole and full life, and that is what he was working to convey,” Scott’s sister said.
You can learn more about the event on the V Foundation Boo-Yah webpage.
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