Jim Valvano's inspiring ‘Don’t give up ... Don’t ever give up!’ speech at The ESPYS | ESPN Archive
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- Jim Valvano won the Arthur Ashe Courage and Humanitarian Award in 1993 at the inaugural ESPYS and delivered his famous “Don’t give up ... Don’t ever give up!" speech.
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Somewhere, Coach V is smiling rn.
I just got diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer. Thank you jimmy v I will not stop fighting
How you doing man ?
Hope all is well bro, stay strong ✊🏽
I hope your doing good today. Stay strong, I believe in you!
Bro stay strong
Prayers to you.
In my 45 years of life I have never heard more important words spoken than here.
Victorious.
No one dislike this video please. It's one of the most moving speeches of the last 100 years. RIP Jimmy V
Ricardo Ollivierre and if there are dislike, does it take away what he say?
There are bots that dislike the video, so mostly ai bots are the ones disliking. Actual people disliking can go rot in a pit.
Literally one of the greatest speeches of all-time next to I Have A Dream
How could any sane person with a soul dislike it ?? Ithe good thing about bad apples is that they make the good ones taste even better ? I always try and find the good in bad things.. And like Frank Turek said good and evil cannot exist without each other ?
Aloha and God bless you
Yes it is. Except taking a shot at the guy just doing his job wasn't the finest moment
In 2011 I was diagnosed with cancer, and given 7 weeks. Knowing those fighting words, " Never give up, don't ever give up", I didn't. Smile every day, think your most deepest thoughts, every day, and let life bring you to tears, happy or sad, every day, is what Coach "V" says " Is a full day. I know this dog can bite, but I will NEVER give up.
Never.
I will live until I die.
RIP Coach ❤
30-year anniversary .... You and your speech will never be forgotten God Bless You 🙏
My dad always lived by those words and always taught me to do the same... dont EVER give up... the day we got told he had cancer it took on a whole different meaning.. and dammit.. he didnt give up.. he fought til he couldn't a second longer
As long as you remember and speak about him, hes never gone
😭😭😭😢😢😥😥 lost my father a month ago due to prostate cancer .he fought till his last breath ...love and peace for you all !!!
I really hope time heals because iam destroyed!!!!
@@1Mic1Life I imagine its different for everyone... you'll never forget.. and itll always be with you... but with time you do learn to live with it... learn to cherish the good memories and things you're father instilled in you... and I know my pops would still be looking at me saying "I might be gone, but don't you ever give up"
@@drevil28352 that song "one mic" is a deep, reflective tune. Nas lost both his father and mother, he copes with his pain through lyrics🎶
My mom was the strongest person I knew in adversity. And cancer. Never giving up is so important.
3-31-24.
Jimmy V is dancing like a fool tonight.
i have to tell you all this...this speech was very powerful and very instrumental in my journey thru life...i had an 18 year drug addiction...at the time this speech came out..i was wanting to make a change...i would listen to this speech every morning before i would begin my day....i can not tell you how many times i listened to it...but, the message is--don't give up...don't ever give up...and, i can proudly say at that 08-02-2018 was my 22nd year since GOD healed an addiction out of my life...thank you jimmy v....RIP!
That's awesome ! Surround yourself with good people and keep sharing your story to others... It will help you and the people you inspire.. Win win.. I call it Symbism. When you create Symbism it means you create win- win situations and outcomes.
Aloha
Amazing 💪💪💪
Congratulations my friend, you're a true inspiration. ... Don't give up, don't ever give up👏👏👏👏.
May God Bless Your Heart Young Man! ✌️❤️🗽🇺🇲🙏
@jonathanturek5846 Amazing. Congratulations. It is these types of changes that Jimmy V would be proud of
Thank you Jimmy, I come back to this speech constantly, thank you
I’m struggling right now. I have already cried today. Please, Jimmy, remind me what else Im supposed to do today 🙏🏻
Who in the heck would dislike this video??? One of the most inspiring and uplifting speeches I've ever heard... Rip Jimmy V
I am a cancer survivor and my prayers for all will be continuous and never ending. God bless!!
You certainly made me laugh, think, and cry. RIP. Its crazy how fast time flies.
RIP
One of the best speeches youl ever hear
I still get goose bumps when I watch this
R.I.P JIM VALVANO
R.I.P JIM VALVANO
I remember my junior year in high school when I watched this for the very first time. Our English teacher wanted to teach us about life and how important is is to live every moment because it’s a gift and he showed us Jimmy V’s speech. When the video ended, the class was dead quiet because of how touching it was and I couldn’t believe how amazing the speech was. Thank you Jimmy V for your greatest phrase, “Don’t give up, don’t ever give up.”
I watched this video every day for year and half during my treatment. Not easy to have smile on your face when you are great pain. Thank you for being such an inspiration. Rest in peace.
I pray that you are cancer free and free of pain. God bless you!
@@umedevelopment Thanks. Bit scared but feeling very good. Ready to volunteer as cancer peer support counselor.
DO IT! 👍🏼
god bless you@@minazyyc
I watch this inspirational speech by Jimmy V on occasion to put things in perspective when I start complaining about the small stupid shit that’s affecting my life. Life’s about gratitude and being thankful for what you do have, not what you don’t.
Best speech ever. The 10 people who disliked this can rot in hell.
YUP... Cold sum bitches...
I'd love to think those people are just upset that cancer claimed such a decent and inspiring man. Yes, I would love to be able to think that.
Some people disliked it because they only remember the scandals that forced Jimmy V out at North Carolina State before everyone knew he was sick.
Yes Sir !! 84 NC State grad . My school My coach my family . Never give up .
The person who disliked it by accident: :/
How are you not inspired!! Listened to this everyday!! ❤️❤️❤️💯☘️
Brian Foster wore irbfkfs I am!! Dog be noob gonn v! Lfgg big event it up, you blow it livid ?’
Oooooo
The saddest part is that he said he wanted to come back and present the award the next year. You could see he was happy and looked forward to it but he didnt make it. He would be gone only a few short months later.
Miss you Jimmy V. A good man, a good coach. Life sucks when the best get taken early
A must watch, at least once a year
Jimmy V. I watch this all the time, I cry every time.
I absolutely love this speech. I watch it so much. Love you Jimmy your an inspiration to us all ❤
I always hear his voice and this speech in my head when I'm a little down or up. He reminds the 3 things that's crucial to life. I love his energy, it just vibrates out.
Who is watching this video in 2023.. 30 years later. 😊👏🏾👏🏾💯 This is the 1st time I ever watched this video.. very inspirational.. Jimmy V looked full of life, didn't know he was battling cancer.. RIP Jimmy V 😔🙏🏾🕊️
Recovering alcoholic what a motivational. Speech..
I know that my comment is a year or more late but I just wanted to say that I sincerely hope that you are doing well in your recovery Sir! I know what you are dealing with and it's so difficult, so good luck to you on your journey to sobriety!
How's the recovery going? Hopefully you're still clean. I to had a problem with alcohol a few years ago. I used to crank 10+ beers every evening and I'm 5'4" and about 140 lbs, so 10+ beers was a ridiculous amount.
Im a Recovering Addict. This speech keeps me focused on what is important. Hope you're well in your recovery and life.
Hard for me to watch this without tearing up..... What a human being Jimmy V was
I try to watch this speech once a year and share it with people who need
an uplifting experience. Make Every Day a Full Day.!! RIP Jimmy V
@WEI REN you must be a genius??
Such a stand up guy. Refreshing to see today. For me.
Jimmy V, you are gone but never forgotten. Your legacy and message will live on forever
I must go to this speech at least a handful of times per year. There will never be a better speech for me.
best speech ever
One of the greatest inspirational speeches ever, by a very wise and courageous man, of great honor.
Beautiful. Coach V was a passionate man. Hope he is in paradise. RIP Legend
The best speech I've ever heard. God bless Jimmy V.
I watch this every year and it still gives me goosebumps. RIP Jimmy V.
Goosebumps here too. Also, check out his motivation speech (you can find the longer version on CZcams as well): czcams.com/video/G5yWJ1_wv5E/video.html
Anytime I feel down in life I listen to this speech by this absolutely remarkable man
I watch this very often, Jimmy V LIVES STILL ❤️❤️❤️
I always find myself coming back to this speech. It applies to so many things in life in general. Disease and illness will always be the unfortunate things that happen in our lives as people but Jim gave us a great example on how to not let the unfortunate things that can happen change your mind, heart and soul.
This speech is up there in the pantheon of speeches.
Thank you Jim. We love you
God Bless him and anyone fighting cancer.
R.I.P Jim Valvano ❤️🙏🏽. Really inspires me! " Don't Give Up, Don't Ever Give Up"! Will always keep that with me!
I'm picking this speech for my English project. The greatest speech in sports history period
Well i laughed, i thought and i cried watching this speech...
This speech has kept me going
I just revisited this wonderful moment. I laughed, I cried and thought a lot about my parents both gone to cancer. Such an amazing man. God Bless JV
Wow, what an amazing soul.
How proud he was of his family , says it all.
The most natural honest form the heart SPEACH ever ,he was like that every Day nothing to lose, LOVED his mum and Dad
And they believed in him BELIEVE IS SO POWERFUL
DREM A GOAL DO YOUR BEST GOD BLESS JIMMY. V ITS YEARS LATER ANS I STILL LISTEN TO JIMMY ,V GIVING TO HELP ANYHOW FEELS GOOD CHEERS
Thank you. Rip jimmy u are inspired me
Thankful this speech is here for everyone to gain some inspiration.
I needed to hear this today.
One of the most wonderful and miraculous and inspiring speeches ever. Thankyou Jimmy V.
This speech changed my life as a young man. It got me to stop repressing my emotions. Forever grateful to Jimmy V.
What a great human being RIP Jimmy you are not forgotten
Great speech. Prayers to you Jimmy🏀❤️
Laugh think,and cry.......every day.🙂
Gotta love those Italians!💚❤️🤍
❤ such an inspirational man. Your legacy lives on coach.
Wow that’s an amazing speech that speech will live on forever !!
God Bless You Mr. Jimmy V.
Love you Jimmy V. Tears all over my keyboard
Laugh, think and cry every day. RIP your words mean more than you could have ever envisioned. I think of you very often. Watch you when coached and seeing you win the championship with State was just a lifetime of a great man summed up in a season. You are sorely missed.
Beautiful speech and message. ❤
This speech just brings a tear to my eye. What an incredible leader he was! Though we may never have him back physically it’s important to remember what he did especially right now this time of year during The College Basketball season, and it’s even more important besides just Basketball to understand the human being he was. Though we may never have him back physically, he is with us in spirit always.
fantastic speech! Solid advice for all.
When I have a lousy day, I watch this speech and get going forward again. Thanks, coach.
This is really something special. Like in a real, human way. Outstanding! Every word he said is beatiful and important.
Talk about words to live by. Eye opening.
This speech means more to me now than ever. I’ve always known how amazing and powerful it was but it truly has new meaning for me. I got covid in August and watched this while I was sick. I ended up in sedated in the icu for over month with machines keeping me alive and it wasn’t looking good. I’m sitting in bed at a recovery center off a ventilator learning to walk, talk, and breathe on my own again. I haven’t been home in a couple months and it wears on me but this speech single handedly gets me through some days. I laugh and I cry and I think. I’m grateful to be alive and breathing. I hope everyone watching this stays in good health & spirits 🙏. R.I.P. Jimmy.
Keep fighting! And send out an update.
One of the greatest speeches in history. Absolutely incredible and moving. RIP Jimmy V!
I am a north carolina fan. Jim Valvano still inspires me. He is still one of my favorite coaches.
JD Roy no one cares about North Carolina
I try to donate to the Jimmy V foundation every time I come and listen to the speech. Seems like the least I can do, he never fails to move me to tears, make me chuckle and make think, boom all 3 essential things needed for a good day off of my checklist in just 10 minutes! Most importantly, he never fails to inspire. Thank you Jimmy.
This needs millions of views
I don’t have cancer but love this speech and love this man ! I have listened to this speech like 4 times already and will be back again soon ty
This speech was a mere weeks before he died. I cant believe that he summoned the energy to make such a moving and impassioned speech.
I originally came here when I was trying to pass a public speaking class at college. Now I keep coming back for inspiration. I never knew where my dad got this quote from but now I resonate with it every day. “Don’t give up, don’t ever give up.”
A Great Uplifting enthusiastic Message. GOD BLESS WHEREVER HE IS.
Amazing......made me think about when I get mad for no reason. Life is short enjoy everyday like your last. Best Speech ever! "Wa Fa Napoli"
This speech by coach Jimmy V has carried me thru some tough times of fear, weakness and uncertainty in my life. I've listened to this Speech many times and it's always lifted me back up. Thanks you Coach Jimmy V, I know you're sitting next to God.
Do 3 things everyday and you've had a full day. 1. Laugh 2. Spend some time in thought 3. Bring your emotions to tears. -Jim Valvano
Very moved by this speech. I’ve never thought about some of the things he said before. Great Message. 🙂
Every year about this time I reflect on this speech. I use to work at a country club where he was a member and I got to meet him. He wanted to know about me and my dreams and what I was passionate about and I realized then how special he was. I will never forget it and I will never give up!
This speech just brings a tear to my eye. What an incredible human! Though we may never have him back it’s important to remember what he did especially right now during The College Basketball season, and it’s even more important besides Basketball to understand the human being he was.
thank you jimmy god bless your soul
Inspiring and moving
Absolutely wonderful speech! Very encouraging and enjoyable. I referred this speech to someone very special.
That’s how u go Jimmy V. Forever will be a inspiration. Live, laugh, Cry. Never give up. Never stop Fighting
2020 I see this again !!! Jimmy v RIP
ONE OF THE MOST inspirational speeches I have ever heard from Coach JIMMY V....
I’m not crying! You’re crying! 😭 RIP Jimmy V!
I love to watch this when I need a good boost! Thanks Jimmy V!
I cannot watch this enough. As hard as my days feel sometimes I watch this and say things could be so much worse.
love u jimmy v
A message for the times, amazing...
Beautiful ❤️
Thank you Jimmy V for inspiriting me to be the best man I can. I try to help people anyway can and I don't do it because of religion or because I am afraid to go to hell, I do it simply because it is the right thing to do to help your fellow man or women in anyway you can.
Good man, rely on yourself and not other peoples words