Lauren Hill's death didn't go in vain.
Hill was honored at the ESPY Awards, Wednesday, for inspiring people with her fight against brain cancer, SF Chronicle reported.
The former women's basketball player of Mount St. Joseph raised over $1.5 million, which will serve as cancer research funding before she died on April 10.
The NCAA agreed to let her team move its opening game against Hiram College two weeks ahead so she can play because her condition was already deteriorating.
All she ever wanted was just to play one game. However, she ended up playing in four, making five layups.
Her desire to play basketball despite her condition hit the national news, as per CBS Sports. In turn, it inspired not just a few but thousands of people, including the Cleveland Cavaliers' Lebron James.
A 10,000-seat arena was offered by Xavier so more people could watch, according to Seattle Times. In just a matter of less than an hour, the tickets were reportedly sold out.
In a documentary footage aired during the ESPYs, Hill said that the day she played at Xavier's arena was the best she'd probably had in her entire life.
The specific cause of Lauren Hill's death is Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma. It is a type of brain cancer which is already on its end-stage and can no longer be operated.
Brett and Lisa Hill accepted the special honor on behalf of their daughter. Lisa said that her daughter's case is a reminder that we are all vulnerable.
She added that it was more than just a basketball for her daughter. It was about life's lessons — putting your heart, determination, strength, courage, determination and faith to achieve your dreams — and living in the moment.
She urged the listening audience at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles to carry on her mission and continue her cause.
Lauren Hill's death will always be remembered.
