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.
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.
Wednesday, June 8, 2011
Project 1-2-3: Day 39 - Olivia and Justin
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 game day event at Oklahoma State featured a growing friendship between a young cancer patient and an All-American football player.
Ten year old, Olivia Hamilton, first met Cowboy wide receiver, Justin Blackmon during a Coaches vs. Cancer event during the previous basketball season. The third grader from Sperry, Oklahoma immediately became one of Justin's biggest fans even before his breakout sophomore season.
In preparation for her big day at Boone Pickens Stadium, Olivia made a sign for her favorite Cowboy and left it, along with a personalized silicone bracelet, in his locker. Blackmon also made a point of stopping to talk to his biggest fan during the early stages of "The Walk".
Turns out the gifts in the locker provided quite the inspiration as Blackmon had six catches for 174 yards and three touchdowns on his way to winning the Biletnikoff Award as the nation's best wide receiver in 2010.
And what did Olivia discover when she found her friend on the field to sing the school's Alma Mater? Justin wore her bracelet during the game.
Olivia posing in Justin's locker with the sign she made
Oliva standing with Justin for the post-game singing of the Alma Mater
The 2010 Special Spectators game day event at Oklahoma State featured a growing friendship between a young cancer patient and an All-American football player.
Ten year old, Olivia Hamilton, first met Cowboy wide receiver, Justin Blackmon during a Coaches vs. Cancer event during the previous basketball season. The third grader from Sperry, Oklahoma immediately became one of Justin's biggest fans even before his breakout sophomore season.
In preparation for her big day at Boone Pickens Stadium, Olivia made a sign for her favorite Cowboy and left it, along with a personalized silicone bracelet, in his locker. Blackmon also made a point of stopping to talk to his biggest fan during the early stages of "The Walk".
Turns out the gifts in the locker provided quite the inspiration as Blackmon had six catches for 174 yards and three touchdowns on his way to winning the Biletnikoff Award as the nation's best wide receiver in 2010.
And what did Olivia discover when she found her friend on the field to sing the school's Alma Mater? Justin wore her bracelet during the game.
Project 1-2-3: Day 38 - What the Doctor Ordered
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.
If you've been following "Project 1-2-3", you understand how important it is for seriously ill children and their families to attend Special Spectators events. But don't take our word for it. Here's what Dr. Mark Musselman, M.D, Division of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, Carle Foundation Hospital and Clinic Association said about Special Spectators.
“I can tell you, quite certainly, that the children and their families had a terrific day away from the usual cares and worries of their weeks. The diagnosis of cancer and other serious blood disorders is a devastating moment and a long journey for all concerned, and events such as Special Spectators really are important ways in which families cope with the enormous demands that are placed upon them.”
If you've been following "Project 1-2-3", you understand how important it is for seriously ill children and their families to attend Special Spectators events. But don't take our word for it. Here's what Dr. Mark Musselman, M.D, Division of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, Carle Foundation Hospital and Clinic Association said about Special Spectators.
“I can tell you, quite certainly, that the children and their families had a terrific day away from the usual cares and worries of their weeks. The diagnosis of cancer and other serious blood disorders is a devastating moment and a long journey for all concerned, and events such as Special Spectators really are important ways in which families cope with the enormous demands that are placed upon them.”
Monday, June 6, 2011
Project 1-2-3: Day 37 - Meeting Sam
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 2009 Special Spectators event at Oklahoma featured a star player, but in a different role.
The kids were anxious to see Sooners QB and 2008 Heisman Trophy winner, Sam Bradford, in action, but a shoulder injury suffered two weeks earlier meant that Sam wouldn't dress for the game. The Special Spectators still witnessed a Bradford performance up close. Sam, along with his five new friends, taped an introduction for FSN's telecast of the game.
Oklahoma QB Sam Bradford practices his lines for the FSN intro
Sam Bradford and five Special Spectators tape an introduction for an FSN game telecast
Bradford signs autographs for the Special Spectators at Oklahoma
The 2009 Special Spectators event at Oklahoma featured a star player, but in a different role.
The kids were anxious to see Sooners QB and 2008 Heisman Trophy winner, Sam Bradford, in action, but a shoulder injury suffered two weeks earlier meant that Sam wouldn't dress for the game. The Special Spectators still witnessed a Bradford performance up close. Sam, along with his five new friends, taped an introduction for FSN's telecast of the game.
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