ESPN anchor Hannah Storm dropped some massive news on Wednesday, taking to her X account to announce she is officially cancer-free. This isn’t just a win for her, but a huge sigh of relief for everyone who’s been following her journey, especially after she revealed her DCIS breast cancer diagnosis two years ago.
A Tough Fight and a Well-Deserved Break
Storm’s announcement came with the news that she recently underwent a hysterectomy. While she’s on the mend and expected to make a full recovery, this procedure means she’ll miss covering this weekend’s NYC Marathon, an event she’s been a staple for since 2013. The annual coverage, which airs Sunday morning, just won’t feel the same without her iconic presence. It’s a bittersweet moment, for sure. We’re celebrating her health, but man, we’ll miss her insights on the marathon course. For those keeping track, she underwent a lumpectomy on February 1 of the year she was diagnosed with DCIS breast cancer. This woman has been through it, and seeing her emerge cancer-free is just incredible.
More Than Just an Anchor: A Champion Off-Screen
Storm’s impact goes way beyond the broadcast booth. She founded the Hannah Storm Foundation back in 2008, a passion project that raises awareness and funds for treatment for children with vascular abnormalities. This cause is deeply personal, as Storm herself was born with this condition. Her philanthropy doesn’t stop there. She’s also a powerful advocate for burn survivors, an effort born from her own experience with second-degree burns in a propane grill accident in 2012. These incredible efforts led her to win the 2025 Pat Summerall Award, making her only the second woman to ever receive it. That award honors national broadcasters who’ve had an outstanding career and made a significant impact in their community. She absolutely fits that description.
We’re all pulling for her full recovery. And if you’re wondering when we’ll see her back on our screens, Storm’s own words tell you everything you need to know: “See y’all soon on SportsCenter.” You bet we will, Hannah. We can’t wait.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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