Don't give up. Don't ever give up.

It's the last day of Movember, an initiative through which men seek to raise awareness for men's health issues, particularly testicular and prostate cancer. Given my piss-poor ability to grow facial hair, I'm a bit ashamed to admit that I participated. ESPN is also celebrating Jimmy V Week, seeking to eradicate cancer through its fundraising efforts.

Jim "Jimmy V" Valvano, former coach of NC State men's basketball, is perhaps best known for this inspiring speech at the Espys:



Don't give up. Don't ever give up.