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ESPYS to honor Jarrius Robertson with Jimmy V Perseverance Award

New Orleans Saints superfan Jarrius Robertson has been selected to receive the Jimmy V Perseverance Award at The ESPYS on July 12, it was announced Wednesday on "Good Morning America."

Robertson, 15, has undergone two liver transplants and 13 surgeries, but his health hasn't kept him from being the Saints' biggest cheerleader. He's become a fixture at games and has also joined the team for practices.

"When I first heard the news I thought I was dreaming!" said Robertson via press release. "The ESPYS? For real? The past two years have been a blessing in so many ways for me and my family.