This Saturday vs KU is our annual OSU Coaches vs Cancer Swish Day. Four kids, all battling cancer, will be introduced prior to the game and will then shoot baskets to help us raise money for the OSU Coaches vs Cancer campaign. If you are going to the game, please think about bringing a few extra dollars to drop in the buckets as these kids are shooting. The complete introduction script is below...These kids are beyond amazing - if you're there, cheer loud for them - they'll be shooting during the first media time out! And please pass the word!
Swish Day
February 27, 2010
OSU/Kansas
Please direct your attention to center court. Today is SWISH Day, the annual fundraising event for the OSU Coaches vs Cancer campaign. The day is sponsored by the Tulsa Shock and Complete Environmental Products. Here today to help raise money for the OSU Coaches vs Cancer campaign are four very special Cowboy fans. These kids are all CANCER SURVIVORS!
Kelsey Moore is an outgoing 14 yr old from Tuttle, Oklahoma. She is the daughter of Cheryl Brown and James Moore. She has a little sister, Mackenzie. On May 4, 2009, Kelsey was diagnosed with a Rabdomyosarcoma in her left eye. She underwent a Crainiotomy 4 days later to remove the bulk of the cancer. Since that time Kelsey has had 5 weeks of radiation and has taken chemotherapy treatments since June of '09. Kelsey loves school and has maintained high grades as well as being on her school’s academic team. Kelsey enjoys fishing, four wheeling, hanging out with her friends and family, and she is active in her youth group. Her positive attitude and willingness to share her story has been an inspiration to many in her community. She is looking forward to her last chemo treatment, which is next Friday, March 5th! She is joined by OSU Tight End, Cooper Bassett!
Calvin Long, of Newcastle, OK is 8 years old and the son of Tony and Charlotte Long. He has two sisters Breanna 13 and Alyssa 11. Calvin is in Mrs. Wegner's 2nd grade class at Newcastle Elementary. Calvin was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Lymphoma on Jan. 12, 2008, when he was just 6 years old. He started chemotherapy immediately. Calvin is proud to say he is in remission and is doing well. He still takes chemotherapy on a daily basis and goes to the Jimmy Everest center once a month for treatment. Calvin enjoys riding his dirt bike, being outside, hanging out with his sisters, playing with his dog Boo and cheering on the Cowboys! He is joined by OSU Linebacker, Orie Lemon!
Olivia Hamilton is the 8 year old daughter of Jennifer and David Hamilton. On November 18, 2009 Olivia was diagnosed with T-cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia. She immediately underwent treatment at Saint Francis Children's Hospital in Tulsa, OK. Olivia fights the side effects of chemo and is sometimes hospitalized for weeks at a time, but overall her body has responded well to the numerous treatments she has endured. She has just completed week 13 of a 108 week treatment plan. Olivia is in the 2nd grade at Sperry Elementary and some of her favorite things include: playing soccer, watching ICarly, listening to GARTH BROOKS and playing with her cousins. She also loves her two cats, Dixie and Rizzo. Olivia's special love for animals has inspired her be a veterinarian when she grows up. She is joined by OSU wide receiver, Justin Blackmon and associate head football coach, Joe DeForest!
Blade Nelson of Collinsville, OK is 13 years old and the son of Tim and Vickie Nelson. He has three sisters, Naomi, Rachel, and 10 year old Joelle. He is active in his youth group and he loves basketball, baseball, soccer, and the COWBOYS! Blade was diagnosed with “T cell” leukemia on October 5, 2009. He was admitted to the hospital with kidney failure and it was that night that he was diagnosed with leukemia. He was on dialysis for 12 days and was bed ridden for 1 ˝ months. During his battle, he has lost muscle tone, fought a rare form of pneumonia, acquired an MRSA staff infection, overcome two collapsed lungs, received dialysis, endured chest tubes, and received physical therapy to restore mobility to his arms and legs. He says that even though he has endured such wicked side effects, he is happy to be alive! Blade is now in remission and receives regular doses of chemotherapy at St Francis Hospital in Tulsa. He is joined by former OSU basketball player, Daniel Bobik!
Please join Kelsey, Calvin, Olivia, Blade, and Coach Travis Ford in the OSU Coaches vs Cancer Campaign, so others can CHAMPION the fight against cancer!
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