Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott used his platform as the NFL's Walter Payton Man of the Year award recipient for an emotional tribute to his mother, whom he called his 'moral compass' and his inspiration.
"My mother was, and still is, my moral compass," Prescott said while accepting the award Thursday night."Through my own charitable contributions, I seek to share her strength and courage with the world."
The award — the recipient of which is picked from 32 nominees, one on each team — is given to an NFL player for his community service activities, as well as on-the-field success. "That's easy — it's number one," Prescott told reporters later Thursday."When your mom gets diagnosed with Stage 4 cancer, she's given months to live, she's giving you that news, and she tells you, 'Hey, all greats have a story. Allow me to be your story.'Prescott's Faith Fight Finish foundation has raised funds for several causes, including colon cancer research. The quarterback has also been very open about suicide prevention and mental health.
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