Prince Harry to Receive Pat Tillman Award at ESPYs 2024
justjared.comPrince Harry will be honored at the upcoming 2024 ESPYs. The 39-year-old Duke of Sussex is set to receive the Pat Tillman Award for Service at the annual sports award show. Keep reading to find out more… The award is given to “a person with a strong connection to sports who has served others in a way that echoes the legacy of the former NFL player and U.S.
Army Ranger, Pat Tillman.” Prince Harry qualified for this honor after serving 10 years in the British Armed Forces, including two tours of duty in Afghanistan.
He went on to become the founder of the successful Invictus Games Foundation, which is an international platform to support wounded, injured and sick servicemen and women – both active duty and veterans – who are navigating both physical and invisible injuries.
In addition, at the event, Steve Gleason will receive The Arthur Ashe Award for Courage and Dawn Staley will receive the Jimmy V Award for Perseverance. “It’s our privilege to recognize three incredible individuals – Steve Gleason, Dawn Staley and Prince Harry,” Kate Jackson, VP, Production, ESPN, shared in a statement. “These honorees have used their platforms to change the world and make it more inclusive for marginalized and suffering communities, demonstrating incredible resilience, positivity and perseverance, and we’re thrilled to celebrate them at ‘The 2024 ESPYS.’” The event will air live on Thursday, July 11, at 8 p.m.
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