Bills great Jim Kelly was honored with the Jimmy V Award at the ESPYs on Wednesday night and told the audience "to make a difference today for someone who is fighting for their tomorrow."
The Hall of Fame quarterback is fighting oral cancer. He is 58 years old and has undergone several surgeries to fight the cancer, including a most recent surgery in June.
The Jimmy V Award, which is in honor of Jim Valvano is given to "a deserving member of the sporting world who has overcome great obstacles through perseverance and determination."
Valvano was famous for saying, "don’t give up.