The date has been set for an on-campus benefit for A.J. Raebel. Recently diagnosed with an advanced case of testicular cancer. The former All-American linebacker is currently undergoing several weeks of chemotherapy.
The Cure 33 A Night For AJ will be held on Wednesday evening, March 10th, at the Kachel Gymnasium in Williams Center.
What is the old saying? Once a Warhawk, always a Warhawk.
AJ's former teammates are being invited back to campus for the event. Mini-basketball games that are planned include: A team made up of AJ's former teammates vs current and former UWW coaches, 2007 Warhawk national championship football team vs. selected members of the 2009 Warhawk national championship football team. Also scheduled is mini-game between seniors from the 2009 national champions vs. the 2009 national champion wheelchair basketball team, plus a wheelchair basketball demonstration.
A Night for AJ will be energenic and lots of fun for those in the gymnasium. The Klement's Racing Sausages and Willie Warhawk will be in attendance. The UW-Whitewater spirit squad and dance team are scheduled to be "in the house" plus much, much more. The night is being set up for youngsters to adults!
While the Cure 33 - Night for AJ is a benefit, our goal is to fill Kachel Gym with former teammates and schoolmates for a fun night while showing support for AJ in his battle against cancer!
Tickets are $5 in advance and $6 the night of the benefit. A list of ticket outlets will be released next week.
In the words of UW-Whitewater Athletic Director Paul Plinkse, himself a testicular cancer survivor... We are motivated here at UW-W to raise much-needed support for you. You carried Warhawk football to heights never seen before. It's time we return the favor. Win this battle, one day at a time!
If you wish to donate, make checks payable to AJ Raebel Cure 33. You can send checks to: Commercial Bank, C/O AJ Raebel Cure 33, 200 S. Fremont Street, Whitewater WI, 53190.
All proceeds from the March 10th event will go directly into the AJ Raebel Cure 33 Fund
