Jim Kelly: Never Give Up

August 24, 2018
Kristie L. Kahl
Kristie L. Kahl

Kristie L. Kahl is vice president of content at MJH Life Sciences, overseeing CURE®, CancerNetwork®, the journal ONCOLOGY, Targeted Oncology, and Urology Times®. She has been with the company since November 2017.

In this special edition of CURE Talks Cancer, we spoke with NFL Hall of Fame quarterback Jim Kelly about his experience with head and neck cancer, and the humbling experience of winning the Jimmy V award for Perseverance at this year’s ESPY Awards.

Jim Kelly is a decorated NFL Hall of Fame quarterback who led the Buffalo Bills to four consecutive Super Bowl appearances and six divisional championships from 1988 to 1995.

In 2013, Jim was diagnosed with squamous cell carcinoma in his upper jaw and has since experienced two recurrences. While looking to the four Fs (faith, family, friends and the fans) to help him through his cancer journey, Jim lives by making the difference today for someone who is fighting for their tomorrow. It is because of this, Jim was honored with the Jimmy V Award for Perseverance at this year’s ESPY Awards.

In this special edition of CURE Talks Cancer, we spoke with Jim about his experience with head and neck cancer, and the humbling experience of winning the Jimmy V award.

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