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Play4Kay

January 07, 2020 | Women's Basketball

Sunday, Feb. 16 | Oklahoma vs. Kansas State | 2 p.m.
Survivor Celebration | Our Star | Tickets | Free Throw Challenge

Coach Kay Yow was passionate about uniting the nation of coaches, players and the women's basketball community to do something for the greater good that far exceeds wins and losses on the court. The Play4Kay campaign was born in 2007 and continues to grow as it raises funds to support women's cancer research. To date, the fund has allocated more than $5 million towards this goal.

Throughout her time here, Sherri Coale and her staff have been innovators in terms of pushing the Play4Kay efforts forward. Each year, the Play4Kay game generates new excitement and celebrates the survivors that inspire us every day.

Each of the past four years, survivors have been treated to a "pink carpet" welcome, a pre-game reception and a chance to be honored on the court prior to the game. This year, we want to take it to the next level. That's where we need you.


Survivor Celebration

Survivor Celebration

You and a guest are invited to the Play 4 Kay Survivor Celebration prior to the game. The event will include:

  • Two General Admission tickets to the game and reception
  • A pregame reception for you and a guest that includes food and a guest speaker
  • "Pink Carpet" treatment as you arrive at the Lloyd Noble Center
  • A free T-shirt for the cancer survivor
  • A special introduction on the court prior to starting lineups
  • Hold the giant pink ribbon on the court during the national anthem

We hope that you will join us for this special afternoon as we celebrate the strength and courage of breast cancer survivors in our state.

Each cancer survivor may bring one guest. For additional tickets to the game and reception, click here. General Admission game tickets are $5 and a ticket package that includes the reception and game ticket are $8.

This year's Survivor Celebration is currently at capacity. If you'd like to sign up to be put on the wait list for this year or receive communications for next year's event, please email sjkc@ou.edu and provide your name and email address. You may still purchase tickets to the game by clicking here.


Survivor Celebration

"Our Star" Program

Each one of these survivors shows us every day what courage and tenacity are all about. Nominate someone who has been an inspiration in your life and help give the "star treatment" at the game!

For being nominated, the Star will automatically receive the following:

  • Pink T-shirt
  • Two free tickets to the game
  • A pre-game meal and reception
  • Opportunity to be recognized pre-game while holding the court-sized pink ribbon
  • Recognition on the video board

Five lucky Stars will also be picked to receive the "Our Star Treatment Package" that includes:

  • Attending apractice
  • A limo ride to the game
  • A makeover before the game (Clementine Hair Lounge at 11 a.m.)
  • A gift bag
  • Featured on SoonerSports.com
  • Be in the starting lineup with the team Ā 

Nominations and space for the reception are currently full. If you'd like to sign up to be put on the wait list for this year or receive communications for next year's event, please email sjkc@ou.edu and provide your name and email address. You may still purchase tickets to the game by clicking here.


Planning on attending our Play4Kay game? Fans are asked to wear pink to show their support for survivors everywhere.

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