Stuart Scott was honored with the ESPYS Award at last night’s event. During his acceptance speech, Scott, who has been courageously battling cancer, delivered an inspiring message.
He addressed the audience with these powerful words: “I’m not losing. I’m still here, I’m fighting. I’m not losing.” But I’ve gotta amend that. When you die, that does not mean that you lose to cancer. You beat cancer by how you live, why you live and in the manner in which you live.”
Scott earnestly expressed his deep affection for his two daughters, emphasizing that being a father is the most extraordinary role he will ever play in life.
With heartfelt sincerity, he conveyed, “I love you guys more than I will ever be able to express. You two are my heartbeat. I am standing on this stage here tonight because of you.”
While expressing his gratitude for the award, Stuart Scott remains unwavering in his determination to persevere in his battle against cancer.
You’re including the adjectives and adverbs again. “Inspiring” in the first graf is OK, that’s your response to the event. But “powerful,” “earnestly,” and “heartfelt” are more subjective and opinion.
The story itself is OK. The lead explains the WHY, and the quotes give a good sense of the overall tone. Let the reader decide if they’re heartfelt and powerful.