South Carolina women’s basketball coach Dawn Staley delivered a powerful speech on Thursday night during the 2024 ESPYs.
Accepting the Jimmy V Award for Perseverance for her work as an advocate for those battling cancer, Staley talked about how much the honor meant to her and praised those who were fighting the horrid disease.
Staley’s speech inspired plenty in the crowd and watching at home, as it’s yet another strong reminder of why she’s such a beloved figure in the sporting world.
The ESPYs always feature plenty of amazing moments that highlight the best of sports, and this wonderful speech from Staley definitely qualified.
"If they can stand strong in the rings with unwavering bravery and go toe to toe with only faith as their armor … how can I not?"
Dawn Staley accepts the Jimmy V Award for Perseverance 👏
Join the fight with the @TheVFoundation here: https://t.co/1ZqRiuZrHF pic.twitter.com/p7FmNmIOxU
— ESPN (@espn) July 12, 2024
Fans were in awe of Staley’s moving speech during the ceremony.
Congratulations @dawnstaley. Your speech was heartfelt and wonderful. #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 great ambassador for humanity. ❤️ https://t.co/OsyA3doimD
— Jeanette Adams-Price (@JAdamsPrice) July 12, 2024
awww and Quinta held it down for Philly and presented it to her, i love that 🥹 https://t.co/sVNyMLEln5
— mac. (@nmacheaux) July 12, 2024
👑🐐 @dawnstaley https://t.co/JrRsDcZTLb
— Steven Dial (@StevenDialFox4) July 12, 2024
Everyone needs to watch this. https://t.co/ePYTyTP5kQ
— Melissa Y. Kim (@melissaykim) July 12, 2024
Congrats. Dawn is awesome! https://t.co/nchOHgTgfk
— Kyle Seeley (@theKyleSeeley) July 12, 2024
