Danica Patrick, Jim Kelly, Parkland coaches and other exciting times at ESPY

Racecar racer Danica Patrick became the first female ESPY host on Wednesday night. But that success was not the only time people would talk tomorrow, later this week – and even for years to come.

The coaches of "Park", a besieged hall The Fame football player and 141 survivors of badual abuse were all honored at a very moving and challenging awards ceremony.

Here are the main highlights:

The Great Night of Danica

"It is true that the ESPY never had a host like me before," she said. "For 25 years, the ESPY have been celebrating the magic of sport."

But Patrick did not hesitate to tell him a good deal of jokes, some of which were aimed at sport icons in the room.

She's mocked Cleveland's hairstyle, Odell Beckham Jr. and more.

"Speaking from other countries, congratulations to France by winning the World Cup," she said. "I would make a joke about the US football team, but they did not qualify for this monologue."

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The NBA Elite n & # 39 was not sure either, as Patrick joked about King LeBron James himself, pbading under the belt when she mocked at his loss of his hair. She then explained when James lodged in the past, he caught her too.

Pat Tillman Award for Service

Funnyman Jon Stewart took the stage to present a very serious prize.

Jake Wood, former football and university star, who served in Iraq and Afghanistan, was honored for helping veterans and first responders in Haiti in 2010 after a violent earthquake that rocked l & # 39; island.

This led him to found his nonprofit team, the Rubicon Team, which, years later, has thousands of veterans and volunteers around the world.

The organization not only saves lives in disaster areas, including Houston and Puerto Rico, but it also gives veterans a purpose and meaning and saves their lives as well.

"Being able to share our stories and know that you are not alone … we could not do it without one another," said a veteran at A special clip.

The Jimmy V Award for Perseverance is awarded to Jim Kelly

Hall of Fame quarterback Jim Kelly, who has fought cancer several times over the past five years, received the award in honor of the legendary late basketball coach.

There was no dry eye in the room when Kelly talked about his late son, Hunter, and his battle with cancer.

"My faith [is] in the good Lord that he has plans for my life," Kelly said. "My wife, Jill, you are my heart, you are my soul, you are my everything."

He also inspired the play on being a "difference maker" by adding, "If you have someone who is suffering, it's not necessarily a cancer .. the smile on your face, that can make the difference … as Jimmy V said, never give up! & # 39; "

Stoneman Douglas High School honors coaches

Another dark and inspiring moment came later in the evening, when the three coaches killed in the Feb. 14 shootout at Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Fla., Received the Best Coach award.

Aaron Feis, Scott Beigel and Chris Hixon all gave their lives to save students earlier this year.

Former athletes and high school students talked about how these coaches "changed lives" and later died saving them.

Students after students talked about the mentors, heroes, and friends that they knew in these three extraordinary men.

Survivors of abuse remain strong

The big moment of the night came when 141 victims of the disgraced doctor Larry Nbadar took the stage after sharing their powerful and empowering stories.

After a powerful video detailing the abuse they all suffered, the 141 women all took to the stage. receive the Arthur Ashe Courage Award. It was a moment we will probably talk about for decades.

"It's a privilege to get up here with my surviving sisters because we represent hundreds others who are not with us tonight, "said Sarah Klein, who was a victim of Nbadar 30 years ago.

Klein called tonight "a portrait of survival, a new vision of courage".

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