ABOUT THE VIDEO
A video from Dove - Three quarters of dads say they are responsible for their child's emotional well-being, while only 20% of dads see this role reflected in media. It's time to acknowledge the caring moments of fatherhood that often go overlooked.
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ABOUT JIM VALVANO
Jim Valvano, or Jimmy V as he was affectionately known, was born March 10, 1946. He tragically lost his life aged just 47 after a short, but heroic, battle with cancer. Jimmy V used to play point guard but made his name as a coach. He was North Carolina's State University Coach and it was whilst he was in this job that Jimmy became well known. His team won the 1983 NCAA Basketball Tournament against tiny odds. In the crunch game against the Houstan Cougers Jimmy was suddenly put on the map after his now legendary reaction to winning the game. When his team won Jimmy was so overwhelmed that he started running up and down the court desperately looking for someone to hug.
DID YOU KNOW?
After Jimmy V was diagnosed with terminal cancer he created the V Foundation for Cancer Research. To date, the foundation has funded more than $130 million in cancer research grants all over America. To this day the foundation's mantra is the same - "Don't give up...Don't ever give up."
