South Carolina females’s basketball coach Dawn Staley provided a effective speech on Thursday night throughout the 2024 ESPYs.
Accepting the Jimmy V Award for Perseverance for her work as an supporter for those fighting cancer, Staley talked about how much the honor implied to her and applauded those who were combating the ghastly illness.
Staley’s speech motivated plenty in the crowd and seeing at home, as it’s yet another strong tip of why she’s such a precious figure in the sporting world.
The ESPYs constantly function plenty of remarkable minutes that emphasize the finest of sports, and this terrific speech from Staley absolutely certified.
“If they can stand strong in the rings with unwavering bravery and go toe to toe with just faith as their armor … how can I not?”
Dawn Staley accepts the Jimmy V Award for Perseverance 👏
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— ESPN (@espn) July 12, 2024
Fans were in wonder of Staley’s moving speech throughout the event.
Congratulations @dawnstaley. Your speech was genuine and fantastic. #ESPYS https://t.co/SDIU2mZiQK
— OGhoopsprguy (@exhoopsPRguy) July 12, 2024
Masterclass. Thank you @dawnstaley 🫶 https://t.co/iGADL56CVS
— Sarah Tranelli (@stranelli) July 12, 2024
Dawn. Staley. Period. Forever. https://t.co/e6jVggQe2b
— Shane Smith (@ShaneSmith13) July 12, 2024
Dawn Staley rocks https://t.co/nUrcVV7drz
— Brett Edgerton (@EditorEdge) July 12, 2024
Incredibly deserving! 👏🏽👏🏽 https://t.co/gYbaB0FdUJ
— Shaun Fletcher, PhD (@shaunjfletcher) July 12, 2024
So deserving. A fantastic ambassador for humankind. ❤️ https://t.co/OsyA3doimD
— Jeanette Adams-Price (@JAdamsPrice) July