Josh Krulewitz at ESPN’s Front Row writes about that Stuart Scott will be among the honorees in an “Evening with Heroes” celebration Saturday in Indianapolis.

Scott told Krulewitz:

“This is going to sound weird, but there is a really cool part about cancer and that’s the community of cancer fighters,” Scott said. “Whether you are battling cancer or you love or care about someone who is, there is a bond amongst us and it’s powerful. And every time you meet someone who is in the fight, you just want to hug them. That’s why all 600 people in the room Saturday will be part of something special.”

More from Krulewitz:

ESPN senior coordinating producer Gerry Matalon, who played a key role in ESPN hiring Scott 20 years ago, will be among the 600 in attendance Saturday in Indianapolis to support his friend and colleague. Matalon feels few are better suited to share their cancer story in an effort to help others.

“I can’t find a succinct way to truly describe my awe for how Stuart has battled,” Matalon said. “I am not there during his private moments, but publicly he has been an inspirational example of the awesome personal power of inner strength and determination.”

Scott, who works closely with The V Foundation for Cancer Research on many events and who was a 2011 recipient of its “Spirit of Jimmy V Award,” embodies the organization’s “Don’t Give Up. . . Don’t Ever Give Up” motto.

Said Matalon: “Stu has basically said to cancer: ‘You’ve found the wrong guy. I have a life to live. Sorry, you are not winning this fight.’”

Indeed, Scott is right about that. Truly inspiring.