V Foundation's annual Boo-Yah event series will honor legacy of ESPN sportscaster Stuart Scott
NEW YORK (WABC) -- A special event series in Manhattan is gearing up to raise awareness and money for an important cause that is close to Eyewitness News and the ABC family.
This year marks the fifth anniversary of Boo-Yah - a unique series of events supporting the V Foundation's Stuart Scott Memorial Cancer Research Fund, which drives vital research and supports underrepresented scientists dedicated to ending cancer disparities.
The annual Boo Yah gala in Midtown on December 10 celebrates the life of Stuart Scott, the beloved ESPN on-air personality who died 10 years ago this December.
The gala aims to make a meaningful impact by raising funds for scientists conducting cancer research focused on under-represented groups.
There is also an annual Jimmy V Classic basketball tournament on Dec. 9 at Madison Square Garden that supports the V-Foundation as well as an online auction.
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In addition, ESPN has released the official trailer for "Boo-Yah: A Portrait of Stuart Scott," presented by Modelo, the next installment in its Peabody and Emmy Award-winning 30 for 30 documentary series.
Premiering December 10 at 9 p.m. ET on ESPN and the ESPN app, the film takes an intimate look at the life and legacy of Stuart Scott - the trailblazing SportsCenter anchor whose words, wit and authenticity transformed the way sports stories are told.
Produced and directed by Andre Gaines and executive produced by ESPN Films, Run & Shoot Filmworks and Cinemation Studios, "Boo-Yah" goes beyond the highlights to reveal the man who made millions of fans - and a generation of broadcasters - not only feel seen, but also heard. Featuring never-before-seen archival footage, including self-shot home videos, Stuart himself helped document his rise to prominence, painting an unfiltered and deeply personal portrait of a man who redefined what it meant to be both a journalist and cultural icon.
"Boo-Yah" traces Stuart's journey from local television in North Carolina to becoming one of ESPN's most influential voices. At a time when hip-hop and popular culture was often marginalized in mainstream media and few Black anchors held national prominence, Stuart brought both unapologetically to SportsCenter - blending sharp analysis, pop culture and swagger in a way that spoke directly to a new generation of fans.
"Stuart Scott didn't just change sports journalism - he changed culture. He made millions of people feel seen at a time when few voices like his were given the mic," said director Andre Gaines. "What makes his story even more powerful is that Stuart was documenting his own life along the way - the father, the fighter, and the trailblazer who taught us all what authenticity looks like. His voice is woven through every frame, and we wanted to honor his legacy by letting him tell his story in his own words."
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