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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 |
Photography has the power to capture what words often cannot. In his latest project, ESSENCE, renowned photographer Panthers Leap transforms abstract concepts of growth and renewal into a series of images that speak directly to the heart.
ESSENCE is a meditation on life’s continuous cycles of change and transformation. Through a visual narrative that mirrors the rhythms of nature and the human experience, Panthers Leap invites reflection and introspection.
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At its core, ESSENCE explores universal themes—renewal, resilience, and the quiet strength found in transformation. By embracing challenges and finding beauty in transitions, Panthers Leap reminds us of the grace inherent in life’s cycles.
“There’s a grace in change, even in the hardest moments,” he explains. “ESSENCE is a reminder that every challenge carries the seed of renewal, every ending the promise of a new beginning.”
For Panthers Leap, this project is deeply personal, reflecting his own journey of growth and transformation as an artist. The result is a collection of photographs that resonates with authenticity and inspires viewers to embrace their journeys with grace and optimism.
In today’s fast-paced world, ESSENCE challenges us to slow down, find beauty in gradual progress, and honor the cycles that shape our lives.
Let ESSENCE be your invitation to pause, reflect, and find meaning in the quiet power of transformation.
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