Alex Wilcox

[SSGDawg]

Every player on Central Arkansas’ softball team is wearing the name “Wilcox” on their jersey. Why? Mississippi State has a freshman on their team, Alex Wilcox, who is battling ovarian cancer. Despite currently going through chemo, Alex is still active on the roster and even got her first career hit the other day. Even more moving, Central Arkansas is going to auction off the jerseys and the proceeds will help pay for Alex’s medical expenses.

If this isn’t the most inspiring story in all of sports, then I don’t know what is.

(Note: That is not Alex batting. The photo is intended to show Central Arkansas' jersey)View attachment 9838​

 

[Dawg1979]

thats pretty awesome right there. gave me chills

 

[WilCoDawg]

I saw that and it was a class-act move by CArk to not only implement teal onto their jersey, but to put her name on the back like they did.
Also, our girls are doing really well. I’m proud of them.

 

[CrookedLetta4Eva]

Wow. I’m at a loss for words.

 

[Crazy Cotton]

Thanks for posting, that's a great story - any idea/link on how to get in on the auction? I have a 12 year old cancer survivor that would love to wear one of those jerseys, and I'd love to bid on one.

 

[She Mate Me]

It's really a great story. As a bit of additional info to anyone unaware, the girl at the plate is Mia Davidson. She's a freshman who has quickly become one of the better players in the SEC. Batting .433 with 10 homers and an .887 slugging %.

 

[DawgatAuburn]

I bet SixPack can make that happen. I'm good for $20.

 

[615dawg]

We need to get Crazy Cotton's daughter an MSU teal jersey. Someone tweet Vann.

 

[AssEndDawg]

Waiting on Fishwater to come point out what a **** product Softball is and how this would be a much better story if one of our men's baseball players had ovarian cancer and people cared about that instead of people wasting their time on these women. Also he would insert other random misogynistic crap and try to play off his hatred of women's empowerment as just concern for our old male institutions. Just a matter of time now....

 

[T-TownDawgg]

Waiting on Fishwater to come point out what a **** product Softball is and how this would be a much better story if one of our men's baseball players had ovarian cancer and people cared about that instead of people wasting their time on these women. Also he would insert other random misogynistic crap and try to play off his hatred of women's empowerment as just concern for our old male institutions. Just a matter of time now....

Or you could just piss on this thread in his stead.

 

[T-TownDawgg]

Great story. Central Ark is now my 2nd favorite team. Sportsmanship is getting rare and extremely valuable to some of us.

 

[SSGDawg]

I don't have any more information, but I will look around on Central Arkansas's website and see if I can find anything.

 

[Shmuley]

I'm in for $200 if someone will organize a donation platform.

 

[dawgstudent]

Sent dm to central Arkansas twitter

 

[Crazy Cotton]

You guys are awesome - But i want to buy it - I just need to figure out how.

On the other hand, don't be shy in throwing a little scratch to your closest children's hospital, they do great things.

I emailed their coach to say thanks and get some info on the jersey: if you want to let him know you appreciate his team's efforts this is him
David Kuhn
Email: [email protected]


here's my girl, cancer free for 5 years now
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[RocketDawg]

You guys are awesome - But i want to buy it - I just need to figure out how.

On the other hand, don't be shy in throwing a little scratch to your closest children's hospital, they do great things.

I emailed their coach to say thanks and get some info on the jersey: if you want to let him know you appreciate his team's efforts this is him
David Kuhn
Email: [email protected]


here's my girl, cancer free for 5 years now
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Having a child with cancer must be devastating, but thankfully she beat it. And she's a fine looking young lady. Give her a hug from all of us.

 

[RocketDawg]

What a fantastic thing for that team to do, apparently just out of the blue and out of the goodness of their hearts. I didn't even know we had a player with cancer.

 

[She Mate Me]

What a fantastic thing for that team to do, apparently just out of the blue and out of the goodness of their hearts. I didn't even know we had a player with cancer.

http://hailstate.com/news/2018/2/13/softball-unveils-no-one-fights-alone-campaign.aspx

 

[blacklistedbully]

Praise The Lord! Truly happy for your and your family. I have a sister who is in remission.

 

[dawgstudent]

I got sent back something from Central Arkansas via twitter. It looks like the silent auction is over. They said to email the address in the picture to see if any are remaining.

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[HueFreeze]

i can get you in touch with Vann, PM me ...if you choose this route.

However, I think the best way would be Leah Beasley. She can definitely make this happen fast.