NEW YORK – Friends, family and supporters of the V Foundation for Cancer Research gathered again Wednesday evening to honor the life and legacy of former ESPN anchor Stuart Scott in New York City.

This year’s fourth annual “Boo-Yah! A Celebration of Stuart Scott” brought the community together to raise awareness and eliminate racial disparities in cancer research and treatment.

The sports reporter was famous for his memorable phrases and eloquence. He was also known for his profound words about living with cancer, which he spoke about after receiving the Jimmy V Award at the ESPY Awards, just six months before he died at age 49.

“You beat cancer by how you live, why you live and how you live,” he said during his speech.

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In the nearly decade since that moment, the Stuart Scott Memorial Cancer Research Fund, in collaboration with the V Foundation, has raised millions of dollars to eliminate disparities in cancer outcomes.

This year’s event spanned two days and included a dinner, a symposium and the Jimmy V Basketball Classic.

Stuart Scott’s daughter attended the event on Wednesday evening.

Last year, the organization announced it had raised $2.4 million for the Stuart Scott Memorial Cancer Research Fund.

Ultimately, their message is simple: to give people the chance to live a fulfilling life, even in the face of cancer.

You can find out more about the event on the V Foundation Boo-Yah website.

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