Born on Jan. 11, 2005, Javi Restrepo had a passion for sports, 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 here: 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

 
The 2011 Pledge for a Cure event is scheduled for Wednesday, Sept. 28, at McCasland Field House. The Sooners face Texas in a nationally-televised contest on ESPNU at 7 p.m. (CT).
 
Donations will be accepted for the Jimmy Everest Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders at the Children's Hospital at OU Medical Center. Cash will be accepted along with checks and money orders made out to the JEC Foundation.
 
Want to share this event with a friend, family member or co-worker? Download the event flyer.
 

Autograph Session

Oklahoma head football coach Bob Stoops, women's basketball coach Sherri Coale and men's basketball coach Lon Kruger will sign autographs from 6:15-6:45 p.m., in the wrestling team room located on the north end of McCasland Field House.
 
Only one item per coach is allowed and a minimum donation of $10 is required. All proceeds from the autograph session benefit the Jimmy Everest Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders at the Children's Hospital at OU Medical Center.
 
Please Note: A match ticket is also required for entry to the autograph session.
 

Tickets

Tickets remain for the contest and it's suggested fans buy tickets online to ensure availability. If tickets remain on Wednesday, Sept. 28, they go on sale at McCasland Field House at 6 p.m. CT. Ticket prices range from $8 for adults to $4 for groups. Group tickets, family packs and birthday packs are also available.
 

Pledge Form

Can't make the match but still want to contribute? Download the pledge form and send it along with your check or money order made out to the JEC Foundation:

OU Health Sciences Center
HEM/ONC Jimmy Everest Center
Attention: Debbie Stuart
1200 North Phillips Avenue, Suite 14500
Oklahoma City, OK  73104