Born on January 11, 2005, Javi Restrepo had a passion for sports and loved 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 through life: Sooners' Restrepo Makes Pledge - NCAA.com 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

Oklahoma volleyball fans contributed more than $10,500 to the Jimmy Everest Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders at the Children's Hospital at OU Medical Center during the team's Pledge for a Cure fundraiser during the 2009 season.
 
The event was held in honor of head volleyball coach Santiago Restrepo's son, Javier, who passed away on July 31, 2009,
after a three-year battle with leukemia.
 
It's never too late to donate. Fans wishing to make a monetary donation in Javier's memory may do so by mailing a check to:
 
OU Health Sciences Center
c/o Jimmy Everest Center
Attn: Cindy Easley, Room 3B3308
940 Northeast 13th Street
Oklahoma City, OK 73104
  
All proceeds from benefit the Jimmy Everest Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders at the Children's Hospital at OU Medical Center. Visit the Jimmy Everest Center online for more information.

The Sooner Athletics family extends a special thank you to those who donated. Your contribution is greatly appreciated.