Dick Vitale and his family spoke to Graham Bensinger about the challenges of Vitale's cancer and vocal cord dysplasia treatments, and Vitale's wife and daughter told Bensinger how hard it was to see him unable to talk.
"I reflected on his speech many times during my seven-month battle – ‘don’t give up, don’t ever give up Dickie V’ – and I remembered my mother and father, who taught me never to believe in ‘can’t’. Jimmy V was special and his legacy lives on. I am so grateful to receive this tremendous award in his honor."
"He feels optimistic that if I follow his plan (which I will) that he will get me back court side to do what I truly love – talking college hoops for ESPN during the 2022-23 season."
"It was a 3 hr surgery Dr Zeitels said was tough but got what he needed vs Dysplasia & ulcerated lesions."
"While I’m heartbroken that I won’t appear on ESPN for the rest of this season, I’m encouraged by the progress."
What a lovely moment.
This is great news on many levels.
Live V Week broadcasts include a UFC Fight Night supporting the Stuart Scott Memorial Cancer Research Fund, plus the Jimmy V Men's and Women’s Basketball Classics.
"Oh my god! Oh my god! It went down! Look at the bedlam! Look at the bedlam! I can't believe it!"
It's great to have Dickie V back in the booth.
Vitale's 16th annual gala, held Friday, raised $6.5 million for pediatric cancer research.
"When a room gets energized with sharing wealth, it's a life-affirming thing. They get competitive with each other. Six figures becomes seven. You feel like you're helping."
Vitale's deal takes him through the 2022-2023 college basketball season.
Dick Vitale relayed the story of Ishbia's donation live on ESPN's Michigan-Michigan State broadcast Thursday.
"I just feel that at this state of my life, I want to give back. I love young kids, I love young people."
Dickie V almost couldn't handle the Buccaneers win over the Packers today.
In total, sales of "The Lost Season" have raised $47,700 for The V Foundation so far.
"He's holding a chair! I mean, that's criminal! He's going to hurt somebody!"
For the third-straight year, Vitale and ESPN have agreed to add another future year to his contract.
Vitale didn't really make a great case as to why he defended the likes of Rick Pitino while bashing Will Wade.
"We can solve that in a heartbeat. A kid like Zion, let him be allowed to get those dollars. He can make appearances, he can endorse a product. We got a tournament going on, and everyone's making millions. Let those kids be able to benefit!"
Two men who have been friends for more than 50 years will finally work their first game on TV together
Vitale promised to donate his proceeds to The V Foundation, and he's done just that, raising $24,600 so far.
Vitale's contract has been extended for another year, and will now run through 2021.
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