"And I'm going to work as hard as I can... for cancer research and hopefully, maybe, we'll have some cures and some breakthroughs. I'd like to think I'm going to fight my brains out to be back here again next year for the Arthur Ashe recipient. I want to give it next year!"

In this quote, Jim Valvano reveals his determination and devotion to working relentlessly for cancer research. He hopes that through his efforts, there will be substantial progress made in finding remedies and making developments in the fight against cancer. Valvano's passion for this cause appears as he states that he will "fight [his] brains out" to be back at the Arthur Ashe recipient event next year. He sees this as an opportunity to return and make a difference in the lives of those affected by cancer. Valvano's words function as a tip of the value of determination and never ever giving up in the face of difficulty.