2014 "For Others" Award Ceremony

Van Brooks' Acceptance Speech From Loyola's Inaugural "For Others" Award Ceremony

Exactly one month after the ten year anniversary of Van Brooks’ injury, Loyola honored him with their inaugural “For Others” award, which is given to an alum exemplifying the school’s motto of being ‘Men for Others”.

Van who credits Loyola for instilling in him the importance of helping others says that his personal goal is to give the support he received when he was injured to others in need.

In addition to receiving the award, a portion of the proceeds from the entire night will go to the efforts of SAFE to better serve the community and youth we work with.

During Van’s acceptance speech he gave the audience insight on the battle he underwent inside himself…click below for the emotional speech