When the likes of Robin Roberts, President Obama, Tiger Woods, Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson are posting about the impact someone has made on them it comes as no surprise that a person of that caliber has probably impacted many more including family, friends, colleagues and regular people like us.

“Call him butter, he’s on a roll”

January 4, 2015 Stuart Scott passed away from cancer of the appendix. Although he will remain a legend in the competitive field of Sports broadcasting, remembered for his professionalism, and excellence in his professional field, remembered and quoted for his innovative and unique sayings, he will also be remembered for many of his personal communication including tweets relaying his cancer journey.

“He must be the bus driver cuz he was takin’ him to school.”

The disease failed to stop him from winning in the game of life. Stuart Scott schooled cancer and did not let it get in the way of life. Check out a few of his tweets.

“Cancer picked on wrong group..US!! We fighters & caregivers are a strong army. Didn’t know about #PierceBrosnan & his fam. Wanna hug him.”

“Still recovering frm radiation so I can get my arse back 2work.. Watchin #StandsUpToCancer…ALL AMAZING PPL who fight WITH & FOR me. ❤”

“140 charctrs not enough 2thank fellow C-fighters whov inspired me. @amyebartlett @d2mills @LIVESTRONGCEO @JamieLindsay @merrilhoge”

“Humbled by friends/colleagues Suzy, @TDESPN ..Steve Young Ray Lewis & Lisa Salters..as I continue my fight..they keep me in their thoughts”

“@USATODAY: ESPN’s Stuart Scott shares a heartwarming story from the hospital http://usat.ly/1rl1Gi1 ” Thank U #USATODAY …honored u noticed”

“(Long tweet alert but worth it so read all 4) Part 1 Hospital 2day scans/tests & HATING cancer cuz I’m missing my youngest (cont)”

“(Cont Part 2) Daughters 1st Hi School Varsity soccer game..starting left forward as a freshman..but I DIDNT miss it. A friend I love (cont)”

(Cont Part 3)..like a brothr @KyCaden FACETIMED me all game. Saw my daughtrs 3-goal “HATRICK” in a 3-1 win. I was cryin & yelling so (cont)

(Cont Part 4) Loud, nurses came in worried. B, thanx 4 lettin me “see it live”. Best day I ever had in a hospital.#DadLove #Friendshiplove

More C fighters who’ve inspired me. @wchioji entire @TheVFoundation @lancearmstrong @globear (Bless her Soul)

Sometimes…a friend will reach out w a heartfelt video just sayin hello. @JPeregoyIII your words were powerful. U had me in tears.

“Holla at a playa when you see him in the street!”

Friends and colleagues from ESPN Colleagues tribute “Holla”

Robin Roberts – facebook – “As we were about to board our long flight home Amber checked her phone one last time. She pulled us out of the line and all she had to say to me was…Stu. The news we were dreading and not at all prepared to hear. Stuart Scott has died.

Photo source: Robin Roberts Facebook

This picture was taken shortly after Stu was presented the Jimmy V Award for Perseverance at last year’s ESPYS. He gave a speech that still had me in tears as we chatted backstage. Tears of admiration and profound gratitude. Grateful that this beautiful, strong man was a dear friend. Grateful that he had the strength that night to deliver such a powerful, meaningful message. Admiration for how he valiantly faced cancer..again and again.

As I stared out the window on the flight home tears again streamed down my face. By the time we landed so many had posted wonderful tributes to Stu. President Obama, LeBron James, Tiger Woods…and our ESPN family. I’m still struggling to find the words to express my feelings. But then I think of Stu’s own words at the ESPYS. He was right. “You beat cancer by how you LIVE, why you live, and in the manner in which you live.”

He closed his speech, with his sweet daughter Sydni by his side on stage, by saying “have a great night and a great rest of your life.” That was Stu, always thinking of others.

Bless you, my friend, for showing us how to live and how to love. Tonight after I say my prayers and thank the good Lord for Stuart Scott…I’m going to climb into bed…and flip my pillow over to the other side. XO”

Tiger Woods – Twitter – “Stuart wasn’t covering heroes & champions, it was the other way around. Thinking of my friend & his daughters.”

Kobe Bryant – “#StuartScottSayings changed the game #BOOYAH #donthatetheplayerhatethegame R.I.P to a sportscasting Legend”

Earvin Magic Johnson – Twitter – “Stuart, we will miss you brotha! #RestInPeace”

James Worthy – Twitter – StuartScott thank you for bringing sports to us like we talk about it at the barbershop! Truly the best! #AsCoolAsTheOtherSideOfThePillow

LeBron James - Instagram – “Can’t believe you’re gone from us! I am deeply saddened because not only will not be replaced as a anchor or reporter but more than that as a genuine cool person. What u did for our culture, bringing that Swag to reporting can only be copied(which I hear it today on tv watching sports). I would say not because they stealing your swag, it’s all out of RESPECT! It was always a breath of fresh fun air when u would show up and we’d chat up. Thank you so much for being u and giving us inner city kids someone we could relate to that wasn’t a player but was close enough to them. #RIPStuartScott #FuqCancer #GoneButSurelyNotForgotten”

lil wayne – Twitter- “I started watching ESPN bekuz of Stuart and Boomer. “Yeah I got game like Stuart Scott…fresh out the ESPN shop”

Lance Armstrong – Twitter – “So saddened to wake up and hear of my friend @StuartScott’s passing. He was a true WARRIOR in every sense of the word. We will miss you Stu!”

Gary Player – Twitter - “My condolences on the passing of @StuartScott. He lived his life with panache, dignity & perseverance. Booyah to you friend. Respect. RIP”

George Karl – Twitter – “The cancer survivor community lost a great fighter today. Stuart Scott’s courage throughout his fight will strengthen others to overcome their personal battles. I encourage those struggling today, to remember to never give up and continue to fight. #RIPStuartScott”

President Obama – Twitter – “I will miss Stuart Scott … Over the years, he entertained us, and in the end, he inspired us—with courage and love.”

Robin Roberts is spot on about Stuart Scott powerful ESPYS speech and it gives us all the opportunity to be “as cool as the other side of the pillow” and sign up for a role on a team to win the ‘NOT SO FUN’ game of cancer.

“When you die, that does not mean that you lose to cancer. You beat cancer by how you live, why you live, and the manner in which you live. So live. Live. Fight like hell. And when you get too tired to fight, lay down and rest, and let somebody else fight for you.”

Become a playa!

You can make a difference so pick your Team. Below are a few Division 1 teams challenging cancer and there are a lot more teams out there.

American Cancer Society

Photo source: American Cancer Society Facebook

PMP Research Foundation
The V Foundation for Cancer Research
MD Anderson Cancer Center
Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University
Livestrong

Photo Source: Livestrong Facebook

Stuart Scott’s passion living life to the fullest with passion and love of family, caretakers, friends, colleagues, fans is a great coaching tip to us all as we kick off a new year.