But joining us now, and he's kind enough to join us via video as well, so you can see it streaming on Marquis, former Sports Center anchor. You know him from everywhere. Michael Smith with us on the Cubs for Acure Radiothon. Michael, thank you so much for taking the time. It's an honor to talk to you about your wife, Sarah. How are you, sir? I'm hanging in, guys. Honor is mine. I'm just inspired, listening to the energy and the commitment and the dedication and the enthusiasm from, from you guys, your staff, the donors, the sponsors.

Just kind of where I am in my journey, it's really inspiring as I kind of work toward taking steps to take up arms

in this fight so thank you guys for having me I'm on there of course uh when did Sarah pass

December 15 December 15th yeah so you are you are you are yeah you are very you very early in, in your journey. But before, before we get to the glialastoma portion of it, you know, she was, she was the mother of your three children. So can you, can you tell us about Sarah pre-gloplastoma? Because that is certainly the most important part of her memory.

Yeah.

And I'm, I'm sorry.

This is probably the first time I've talked.

It's actually the first time I've talked publicly outside of the memorial setting.

So kind of excuse me if I get a little

shaky here. It kind of, it comes in waves, as they say, you know? We do. Absolutely. Take your time

as much time as you need, man. We know that this is still very raw for you. And it's one of the

reasons why we're so happy that you're here to tell this story is because

the grieving part of this is a part of this and and for everyone that's within the sound of our

voices or can see us on marquee or here on the score that's the part of it too, that sometimes it gets to be ignored.

So it being so raw for you, we truly appreciate the fact that you're even willing to speak with us on this.

And just know, Michael, you're talking to people who respect the hell out of you as a broadcaster and admire your career.

And we're getting a lot of texts and comments

on our Twitch. I rooted for Michael to win every single around the horn episode.

So you're in a same space here, man. You are very safe among, among, with respect and love here.

I appreciate that, guys. I'm really, I'm getting old because there's so many children that say I,

or young adults, but I grew up watching.

I'm like, oh, my God, I'm at that stage in my life and career.

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