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Chris Connelly tells the story of 7-year-old Jack Hoffman, who is battling brain cancer, scoring a touchdown in Nebraska's spring game. Courtesy: John S. Peterson/Hail Varsity Magazine

Seven-year-old cancer patient Jack Hoffman talks about running for a 69-yard touchdown in Nebraska's spring game.

18-year-old Latipha Cross overcame homelessness and two bouts of cancer to earn a full track and field scholarship to Eastern Michigan University.

Throughout Jimmy V Week, ESPN hopes to raise funds and awareness about this very important cause championed by our dear friend, Jim Valvano. 100% of all cash donations goes directly to cancer research.

Trent Richardson takes Alabama fan and cancer survivor Courtney Alvis to her senior prom.

College GameDay tells the inspirational story of Zachary Lederer who flexed his muscles after coming out of surgery to show he was going to win his battle with brain cancer and be okay.

Jeremy Schaap profiles former NFL player Chris Draft who lost his wife to lung cancer five weeks after their wedding.

Throughout Jimmy V Week, ESPN hopes to raise funds and awareness about this very important cause championed by our dear friend, Jim Valvano. 100% of all cash donations goes directly to cancer research.

Outside The Lines' John Barr examines the story of the man who passed himself off as Vince Young, duping many women to get money and posing for pictures with hospitalized cancer-striken patients.

Concordia University Chicago head basketball coach Tyler Jones reveals to his team he is battling prostate cancer