What is the Jimmy V speech?
Jim Valvano announced the beginning of the V Foundation for Cancer Research during his unforgettable speech at the ESPYS on March 4, 1993. His message was simple: Cancer research needs our support. Jim passed shortly after his speech, but his words still inspire many and provide all of us motivation to never give up.
What were Jimmy Valvano’s final words during his speech?
I know, I gotta go, I gotta go; and I got one last thing, and I said it before, and I’m gonna say it again. Cancer can take away all my physical abilities. It cannot touch my mind, it cannot touch my heart and it cannot touch my soul. And those three things are going to carry on forever.
What did Jimmy V say in Italian during his speech?
The Italian that he was, he says, ‘What a typical WASP. It means ‘Go to Naples’ as in go to hell. ‘”
What is Valvano’s overall argument?
He shows that cancer may defeat him but his attitude that he has lived his entire life will not falter. More specifically, Valvano says, “Cancer can take away all my physical abilities. It cannot touch my mind, it cannot touch my heart and it cannot touch my soul. And those three things are going to carry on forever.”
How much has the V Foundation raised?
Since its formation in 1993, the V Foundation has awarded nearly $290 million in cancer research grants nationwide and has grown to become one of the premier supporters of cutting-edge cancer research.
Who is Pam Valvano married to?
Jim Valvano
Pamela Valvano Strasser was the wife of the late legendary basketball coach Jim Valvano and is the mother of their three daughters, Nicole, Jamie and LeeAnn. Born and raised in New York, she married Jim after he graduated from Rutgers University. They eventually made their home together in North Carolina.
What did Jim Valvano say you should do everyday?
“To me there are three things everyone should do every day. Number one is laugh. Number two is think — spend some time time in thought. Number three, you should have your emotions move you to tears.