Speech Story

Scott Stuart continues the fight to live for the people in life and is never giving up.

Stuart received the Jimmy V Perseverance Award and gave an emotional speech about his fight against cancer.

He mentioned a couple of great recipients of the awards in the past and doesn’t believe he belonged to them. Now he feels responsible to be like them and never give up.

Stuart expresses that the fight is difficult and he didn’t believe he would make it to give the speech. He goes on to say “Our life’s journey is about the people that touch us.” Stuart shows his appreciation for all those that have stood by him and admits that he couldn’t have fought alone.

Stuart mentions his coworkers, friends, doctors, and family’s support. He explains how he has a responsibility to keep fighting because they are all fighting for him. Stuart said, “this fight is not a solo venture.” He then specifically thanked his daughters Taelor and Sydni for being the reason he fights every day.

Because of them, he was able to live long enough to accept this award. He ends his speech by calling his daughter Sydni up to the stage to give him a hug.



1 Comment so far

  1.   fuglsang on October 31st, 2022

    Good lead. It could work for both broadcast and print.

    Keep the tense consistent. Probably past tense.

    Good organization. OK on transitions.

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