University of Oklahoma Athletics

OU Volleyball Pledge for a Cure

May 20, 2013 | Volleyball

By: Athletics Communications

Pledge for a Cure
  Pledge for a Cure
 
 

Born on Jan. 11, 2005, Javi Restrepo had a passion for sports, making people laugh and being with his family.
 
When he was just one-and-a-half years old, Javi was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL). In August 2008, he had a relapse and received a bone marrow transplant from his brother Diego. Javi then received a liver transplant from his uncle but unfortunately relapsed again.
 
Javi fought the disease like a true champion, nearly beating it on multiple occasions before it ultimately claimed his life on July 31, 2009.
 

 
View more on Javi's inspiring journey here:

Like a Champion - The Norman Transcript
Four Years of Life Last Forever - ESPN.com
Photo Tribute to Javi Restrepo - Shannon Ho
Little Javi an Inspiration - The Oklahoman
Remembering Javi Restrepo - Big12Sports
More Photos of Javi Restrepo: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4
 
   
 
The 2015 Pledge for a Cure event is scheduled for Wednesday, September 30, at McCasland Field House. The Sooners face Iowa State at 6:00 pm during a national broadcast on ESPNU.
 
Donations will be accepted for the Jimmy Everest Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders at the Children's Hospital at OU Medical Center. Cash will be accepted along with checks and money orders made out to the JEC Foundation.
 
Want to share this event with a friend, family member or co-worker? Download the event flyer.
 
  Autographs & Promotions

Oklahoma men's and women's basketball coaches Lon Kruger and Sherri Coale will be on-hand prior to the match signing autographs for fans.
 
  Tickets

Tickets remain for the contest and it's suggested fans buy tickets online to ensure availability. If tickets remain on Wednesday, September 30, they will be available for sale at McCasland Field House at 5:00 pm. Tickets are $8 for all of those wishing to attend the match. Group tickets, family packs and birthday packs are also available.
 
  Pledge Form

Can't make the match but still want to contribute? Download the pledge form and send it along with your check or money order made out to the JEC Foundation:

OU Health Sciences Center
HEM/ONC Jimmy Everest Center
Attention: Debbie Stuart
1200 Children's Avenue, Suite 14500
Oklahoma City, OK  73104

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