Three very special young ladies spent the day with the Oklahoma Women's Gymnastics team. Here are pictures from that Special Spectators event.
Wednesday, June 22, 2011
Project 1-2-3: Day 53 - OU Gymnasts Flip for Special Spectators
Note: Starting May 1st and continuing for the 123 days leading up to the start of the 2011 college football season, "Project 1-2-3" will share pictures, videos and memorable moments from the last nine years of Special Spectators game day events.
Three very special young ladies spent the day with the Oklahoma Women's Gymnastics team. Here are pictures from that Special Spectators event.
Three very special young ladies spent the day with the Oklahoma Women's Gymnastics team. Here are pictures from that Special Spectators event.
Tuesday, June 21, 2011
Project 1-2-3: Day 52 - The 'Cats are on the Calendar
Note: Starting May 1st and continuing for the 123 days leading up to the start of the 2011 college football season, "Project 1-2-3" will share pictures, videos and memorable moments from the last nine years of Special Spectators game day events.
The 2011 Special Spectators game day event at Northwestern is scheduled for September 10th. This fall's event will mark the eighth straight year that seriously ill kids from Chicagoland hospitals have spent a day watching the Wildcats at Ryan Field.
The Big Ten Network featured Special Spectators at Northwestern in this video.
The 2011 Special Spectators game day event at Northwestern is scheduled for September 10th. This fall's event will mark the eighth straight year that seriously ill kids from Chicagoland hospitals have spent a day watching the Wildcats at Ryan Field.
The Big Ten Network featured Special Spectators at Northwestern in this video.
Project 1-2-3: Day 51 - Colorado Event Scheduled
Note: Starting May 1st and continuing for the 123 days leading up to the start of the 2011 college football season, "Project 1-2-3" will share pictures, videos and memorable moments from the last nine years of Special Spectators game day events.
Special Spectators will be returning to Boulder, Colorado in 2011 with a game day event scheduled for November 12th. Families will watch the Buffaloes face Arizona at Folsom Field.
A previous Special Spectators event at Colorado is featured by FSN in the second segment in this video.
Special Spectators will be returning to Boulder, Colorado in 2011 with a game day event scheduled for November 12th. Families will watch the Buffaloes face Arizona at Folsom Field.
A previous Special Spectators event at Colorado is featured by FSN in the second segment in this video.
Saturday, June 18, 2011
Project 1-2-3: Day 50 - Thoughts from a Dad
Note: Starting May 1st and continuing for the 123 days leading up to the start of the 2011 college football season, "Project 1-2-3" will share pictures, videos and memorable moments from the last nine years of Special Spectators game day events.
In honor of Father's Day, David Hamilton, father of Olivia Hamilton, shares his thoughts and observations of the Special Spectators game day event they attended at Oklahoma State in 2010.
Liv was very excited about being a Special Spectator. She's pretty shy, but it helped that she knew two other Special Spectators - Blade and Morgan.
It was a great and long, long day, but from the start until the end, Liv didn't crash mentally or physically. Going through treatment, cancer patients get very worn out. It didn't happen to Liv or any of the other kids. There wasn't a time when I looked at any of the Special Spectators and didn't see a smile on their faces. It was one of those days where they could break the monotony and not have to worry about hospitals or meds and could do what normal kids do - have some fun! Cancer and other ailments took a back seat that day.
One of my favorite memories is when the kids got to be without their parents and went with the Special Spectators and Oklahoma State representatives touring other facilities and visiting other suites including the OSU President's and Garth Brooks'. He wasn't there, but the kids met his wife, Trisha Yearwood. The kids spoke with her, received autographs, took pictures with her and received a copy of her latest CD. Liv called me to tell me all about it - she couldn't believe who she had just met.
I could go on forever about the memories. All in all, it was one of the greatest times of my life, as well as my daughter's. Leaving the stadium that night Olivia said, "I don't want to leave or this day to end."
In honor of Father's Day, David Hamilton, father of Olivia Hamilton, shares his thoughts and observations of the Special Spectators game day event they attended at Oklahoma State in 2010.
Liv was very excited about being a Special Spectator. She's pretty shy, but it helped that she knew two other Special Spectators - Blade and Morgan.
It was a great and long, long day, but from the start until the end, Liv didn't crash mentally or physically. Going through treatment, cancer patients get very worn out. It didn't happen to Liv or any of the other kids. There wasn't a time when I looked at any of the Special Spectators and didn't see a smile on their faces. It was one of those days where they could break the monotony and not have to worry about hospitals or meds and could do what normal kids do - have some fun! Cancer and other ailments took a back seat that day.
One of my favorite memories is when the kids got to be without their parents and went with the Special Spectators and Oklahoma State representatives touring other facilities and visiting other suites including the OSU President's and Garth Brooks'. He wasn't there, but the kids met his wife, Trisha Yearwood. The kids spoke with her, received autographs, took pictures with her and received a copy of her latest CD. Liv called me to tell me all about it - she couldn't believe who she had just met.
I could go on forever about the memories. All in all, it was one of the greatest times of my life, as well as my daughter's. Leaving the stadium that night Olivia said, "I don't want to leave or this day to end."
Project 1-2-3: Day 49 - Take Me Out to the Ball Game
Note: Starting May 1st and continuing for the 123 days leading up to the start of the 2011 college football season, "Project 1-2-3" will share pictures, videos and memorable moments from the last nine years of Special Spectators game day events.
The University of Oklahoma baseball team steps up to the plate again for the 2011 Special Spectators event.
The University of Oklahoma baseball team steps up to the plate again for the 2011 Special Spectators event.
Friday, June 17, 2011
Project 1-2-3: Day 48 - Hangin' Around Men's Round Ball
Note: Starting May 1st and continuing for the 123 days leading up to the start of the 2011 college football season, "Project 1-2-3" will share pictures, videos and memorable moments from the last nine years of Special Spectators game day events.
Three Special Spectators enjoyed an exciting day with the 2010-2011 Oklahoma Men's basketball team. The smiles are abundant in the pictures below.
Three Special Spectators enjoyed an exciting day with the 2010-2011 Oklahoma Men's basketball team. The smiles are abundant in the pictures below.
Thursday, June 16, 2011
Project 1-2-3: Day 47 - Women's Hoops
Note: Starting May 1st and continuing for the 123 days leading up to the start of the 2011 college football season, "Project 1-2-3" will share pictures, videos and memorable moments from the last nine years of Special Spectators game day events.
Check out these pictures from the latest Special Spectators event with the University of Oklahoma women's basketball team.
Check out these pictures from the latest Special Spectators event with the University of Oklahoma women's basketball team.
Wednesday, June 15, 2011
Project 1-2-3: Day 46 - Play Ball!
Note: Starting May 1st and continuing for the 123 days leading up to the start of the 2011 college football season, "Project 1-2-3" will share pictures, videos and memorable moments from the last nine years of Special Spectators game day events.
The 2010 Special Spectators Oklahoma baseball event included a visit to the clubhouse for player autographs, playing catch, eyeblack, and throwing out the first pitch. Enjoy the pictures below.
The 2010 Special Spectators Oklahoma baseball event included a visit to the clubhouse for player autographs, playing catch, eyeblack, and throwing out the first pitch. Enjoy the pictures below.
Tuesday, June 14, 2011
Project 1-2-3: Day 45 - The Game Ball
Note: Starting May 1st and continuing for the 123 days leading up to the start of the 2011 college football season, "Project 1-2-3" will share pictures, videos and memorable moments from the last nine years of Special Spectators game day events.
We can't say it any better than Bill Haisten, sports writer for the Tulsa World. Read his account of the 2009 Special Spectators event at Oklahoma State.
Here are a few pictures.
The 2009 Special Spectators at Oklahoma State
Caycen with T. Boone Pickens
Too much excitement means it's time for a nap.
Caycen is awake with "pistols firing"!
Caycen is held by Dez Bryan as the rest of the Special Spectators join Coach Gundy and the Cowboys for a post game celebration
The Special Spectators with Pistol Pete
Danielle Clary from OSU with Caycen after he received the game ball
We can't say it any better than Bill Haisten, sports writer for the Tulsa World. Read his account of the 2009 Special Spectators event at Oklahoma State.
Here are a few pictures.
Monday, June 13, 2011
Project 1-2-3: Day 44 - A Night with the Bearcats
Note: Starting May 1st and continuing for the 123 days leading up to the start of the 2011 college football season, "Project 1-2-3" will share pictures, videos and memorable moments from the last nine years of Special Spectators game day events.
The 2007 Special Spectators game day event at the University of Cincinnati included a tailgate party, visits by the Bearcat cheerleaders, members of the men's basketball team and the UC mascot. Afterward, the families cheered the Bearcats to a historic win over Marshall at the intimate, but very loud Nippert Stadium. With the 40-14 victory, Cincinnati improved their record to 4-0 for the first time since 1954.
The 2007 Special Spectators game day event at the University of Cincinnati included a tailgate party, visits by the Bearcat cheerleaders, members of the men's basketball team and the UC mascot. Afterward, the families cheered the Bearcats to a historic win over Marshall at the intimate, but very loud Nippert Stadium. With the 40-14 victory, Cincinnati improved their record to 4-0 for the first time since 1954.
Sunday, June 12, 2011
Project 1-2-3: Day 43 - Coach Stoops Issues a Challenge
Note: Starting May 1st and continuing for the 123 days leading up to the start of the 2011 college football season, "Project 1-2-3" will share pictures, videos and memorable moments from the last nine years of Special Spectators game day events.
Special Spectators has received tremendous support from many coaches including Northwestern's Pat Fitzgerald and Mike Gundy at Oklahoma State, but it was during the 2010 game day event at Oklahoma that Head Coach Bob Stoops sent a message.
After the kids visited with Coach Stoops in his office, he asked FSN's Emily McCoy to announce this ultimatum, "Tell the other coaches I'm issuing a challenge. Get involved in Special Spectators."
In this video, FSN's Emily McCoy discusses Stoops' challenge with Special Spectators Executive Director, Blake Rockwell.
Special Spectators has received tremendous support from many coaches including Northwestern's Pat Fitzgerald and Mike Gundy at Oklahoma State, but it was during the 2010 game day event at Oklahoma that Head Coach Bob Stoops sent a message.
After the kids visited with Coach Stoops in his office, he asked FSN's Emily McCoy to announce this ultimatum, "Tell the other coaches I'm issuing a challenge. Get involved in Special Spectators."
In this video, FSN's Emily McCoy discusses Stoops' challenge with Special Spectators Executive Director, Blake Rockwell.
Saturday, June 11, 2011
Project 1-2-3: Day 42 - Olivia and Justin (Part 2)
Note: Starting May 1st and continuing for the 123 days leading up to the start of the 2011 college football season, "Project 1-2-3" will share pictures, videos and memorable moments from the last nine years of Special Spectators game day events.
In Day 39 of "Project 1-2-3", the friendship between Special Spectator Olivia Hamilton and Oklahoma State receiver Justin Blackmon was featured.
Cowboy Sports Network's sideline reporter, Robert Allen, shares his thoughts on the Special Spectators event on Tulsa's 97.1 FM - The Sports Animal.
In Day 39 of "Project 1-2-3", the friendship between Special Spectator Olivia Hamilton and Oklahoma State receiver Justin Blackmon was featured.
Cowboy Sports Network's sideline reporter, Robert Allen, shares his thoughts on the Special Spectators event on Tulsa's 97.1 FM - The Sports Animal.
Friday, June 10, 2011
Project 1-2-3: Day 41 - The Illini Are Coming
Note: Starting May 1st and continuing for the 123 days leading up to the start of the 2011 college football season, "Project 1-2-3" will share pictures, videos and memorable moments from the last nine years of Special Spectators game day events.
The Special Spectators events at the University of Illinois are not only popular among the kids and families who attend, but also the students. It's not unusual for the 100 patients, parents and siblings who attend each year to be outnumbered by the student-athletes and other organizations who contribute to the fun and entertainment at our tailgate party.
The Special Spectators events at the University of Illinois are not only popular among the kids and families who attend, but also the students. It's not unusual for the 100 patients, parents and siblings who attend each year to be outnumbered by the student-athletes and other organizations who contribute to the fun and entertainment at our tailgate party.
Project 1-2-3: Day 40 - Smiling Faces
Note: Starting May 1st and continuing for the 123 days leading up to the start of the 2011 college football season, "Project 1-2-3" will share pictures, videos and memorable moments from the last nine years of Special Spectators game day events.
We'll let the smiling faces do the talking.
We'll let the smiling faces do the talking.
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