“The V Foundation started with the dream of Jim Valvano, the passionate and committed former NC State basketball coach and award-winning broadcaster, as he battled cancer. Wanting to see the battle through to victory, Valvano recruited friends and family to lead The V Foundation in his quest to eradicate the disease that ultimately claimed his life. With a dire need for early developmental, critical-stage grant support, the Foundation was formed to assist the brilliant young researchers that will eventually find cures for cancer.” -Jimmyv.org

As a person, who has had close family members overcome cancer, I think it’s important to keep spreading his message. For some inspiration, I hope you’ll watch this video of his 1993 ESPYS speech. It was given just two months before his death.