This morning we learned of the passing of Kay Yow, who succumed to cancer at the age of 66. It will be a sad day for Wolfpack Nation. Yow was, and still is, an inspiration to many and she personified what it means to persevere in the face of one of life’s most dreaded diseases.
While it is commonplace for sports bloggers to rail on ESPN, I must commend them for their segment on Sportscenter and for the good work that they do with the V Foundation. The interview with Pat Summit this morning was not only moving, but was a perfect display of the values and ethics that are embedded in competitive athletics.
Go here for a great timeline of Yow’s life.
Go here for a great piece by the AP on ESPN.com.
In short, Kay Yow will be deeply missed. She leaves Earth a better place because of the life that she led, and she leaves behind her a legacy of kindness that touched more people than we can possibly fathom.
For those that wish to donate to the Kay Yow fund, part of the V Foundation, go here.
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