More than 150 survivors of sexual abuse offered statements in the sentencing of former doctor Larry Nassar earlier this year. They will be honored tonight with the Arthur Ashe Courage Award at The 2018 ESPYS.
Among those who gave survivor statements was former Central Michigan gymnast Samantha Ursch, who spoke on the fourth day of the seven days of statements.
The ESPYS, which honors the top athletes, moments and more each year, will be shown live. The show begins at 8 p.m. on ABC.
“We are honored to recognize the courage of these women at The 2018 ESPYS, to acknowledge the power of their voices, and to shine a very well-deserved spotlight on what speaking up, fighting back, and demanding accountability can accomplish,” said Alison Overholt, Vice President and Editor in Chief, ESPN The Magazine, espnW, and The ESPYS.