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Jim Kelly receives 2018 Vince Lombardi Award of Excellence days after announcing cancer has returned
The Vince Lombardi Cancer Foundation awarded Jim Kelly the 28th Annual Vince Lombardi Award of Excellence. Kelly, an NFL Hall of Fame Inductee and two-time cancer survivor, recently announced that his cancer has returned.
The Vince Lombardi Award of Excellence recognizes Kelly for his continued strength and excellence both on and off the field.
Kelly was selected in the first round of the 1983 NFL draft. He played for the Buffalo Bills all of his eleven seasons in the NFL and was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2002. His jersey is one of two numbers retired by the Bills.
In June 2013, Kelly was first diagnosed with squamous cell carcinoma in his upper jaw. He underwent successful surgery. After a follow- up appointment in March 2014, he announced that his cancer had recurred and began radiation and chemotherapy treatment. In August of that year, doctors indicated that they no longer could find evidence of cancer. However, just days ago Kelly announced that the cancer has once again returned, but he remains ‘Kelly Tough’ as he continues on this difficult journey.
Former and current NFL players Frank Reich, Lynn Dickey, Brett Farve, Dan Marino, JJ Watt, Carson Wentz, Mason Crosby, Chris Berman, Joe Montana, Morten Andersen and James Loftonshowed their support through a video that was shown at the event.
The Vince Lombardi Award of Excellence Dinner Ball was created to recognize individuals who capture the spirit of commitment and pursuit of excellence; standards which define the legendary coach Vince Lombardi and the Vince Lombardi Cancer Foundation. Past recipients include:
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2017-Barry Alvarez |
2008- Willie Davis |
1997- Bart Starr |
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2016- Bud Selig |
2007- Mario Andretti |
1996- General H. |
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2015- Bob Uecker |
2006- Mia Hamm |
Norman Schwarzkopf |
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2014- Robin Yount |
2005- Cal Ripken, Jr. |
1995- Dan Jansen |
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2013- Andy North |
2004- Mark Johnson |
1994- Jane and Lloyd |
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2012- David Robinson |
2003- Peggy Fleming |
Pettit |
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2011- Green Bay |
2002- Hank Aaron |
1993- President George |
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Packers Super Bowl |
2001- Jack Nicklaus |
H. W. Bush |
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Championship Team |
2000- John Wooden |
1992- Bob Hope |
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2010- Mike Ditka |
1999- Don Shula |
1991- Pete Rozelle |
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2009- Roger Staubach |
1998- Eddie Robinson |
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Packed with soaring emotions and infused with smoky orchestral atmospheres, ‘Love Like This’ is a striking nu-soul gem which will be released on Wilde’s forthcoming album and follows her recent singles ‘Freak Out’ and ‘Feathers’ ft. Zoe Kypri. The two 2023 singles saw her pick up many spins on BBC Radio 1’s Future Artists with Jack Saunders, BBC Radio 1 Introducing with Jess Iszatt, John Kennedy’s X-Posure Daily on Radio X, playlist support across the board from Spotify, Apple, Youtube and Tidal amongst other acclaim. Josh Barry has also been picking up serious heat, recently featuring with Rudimental and Sigma, collaborating with Nile Rogers and opening for Rag ‘N’ Bone Man on tour. Josh Barry brings a dynamic force to the collab as he embodies the spirit of legendary icons like James Brown and Jimi Hendrix.
On ‘Love Like This’, Wilde explains, “When we got in the studio, the song basically wrote itself, we wanted to capture that raw soulful essence in our husky tones, and a nostalgic feeling of those classic Marvin Gaye love songs but with a 2024 flip.”
As the dreamy, smooth track escalates, Wilde and Barry’s yearning vocals entwine with epic effect as the pair find the ‘Love Like This’ that they have been searching and waiting for. The release comes with a Valentine’s launch show at the iconic ‘The Bedford’ and a 6-part Instagram & TikTok reel series, released every other day from 16th February, which everyone should tune into to see Wilde and Barry explore the track’s steamy and romantic themes in more depth through nostalgic aesthetics.
2024 looks set to be an exciting new year for Wilde. With her album on the horizon, she has been gaining growing support from not only BBC Radio 1 but also 6 Music, BBC Radio London, KISS, editorial playlist support across DSPs, as well as features in CLASH, Complex, Wonderland, The Independent and many more.
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