Watch Lauren Hill's Parents Honor Their Inspirational Daughter at the ESPY Awards
Last night's ESPYs dedicated the best moment award to 19-year-old NCAA player Lauren Hill, who passed on April 10 from a rare brain cancer. Lauren, whose story moved the world, was diagnosed during her senior year of high school and was given just a few months to live last Fall. Despite her battle, Lauren's unstoppable and contagious spirit was evident on the court, as she scored the first and last basket at her NCAA debut with Mount St. Joseph University in November.
Lauren's parents accepted the honor on her behalf and touched ESPY audience members and viewers while commemorating their inspirational daughter:
"If [Lauren] were here today standing on this stage, she would ask you not to sit on the bench. Please don't wait until you're personally affected by cancer to start kicking cancer's butt. Get in the game now and make a difference in this moment and continue to support Layup 4 Lauren. All we have is now and I urge you to spend every moment making it as memorable as you can. Nothing would be a better tribute to Lauren and her spirit, a spirit that I hope you never ever forget."
Watch NBA champ Stephen Curry and Lauren's parents remember the brave athlete in the video above.