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2014 TOUCHDOWN SPONSOR
THANKYous
DYKES FAMILY in loving memory of Sharon Dykes
LBK BLONDE-TOURAGE SPONSOR
HUB CITY BRU-CREW SPONSOR
FIRST DOWN SPONSORS
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PLAYER SPONSORS • Encompas Home Health • Synergy Homecare of Lubbock • First Capital Bank of Texas • Family Mobility • Western Star Security • Chances R Nightclub 2 |
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• Citybank • Syngergy • Matthew Harris Law • Owen, Voss, Owen & Melton, PC • A-Ivey’s Landscape & Lawn Service • San-Lines Transport
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• Strawn Transport • Parkhill, Smith & Cooper, Inc. • Matador Motors • Crenshaw, Dupree & Milam, LLP
ion GAME DAYDedicat SHARON DYKES passed away after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease in November of 2010. She and Spike had three children, Rick, Bebe and Sonny, and spent their early years traveling across Texas while Spike coached high school football in various small towns including Coahoma, Eastland, San Angelo, Belton, Big Spring, Alice and Midland. Sharon bought and sold many homes and moved many times by herself with three children, dogs, cats and fish while Spike went ahead to coach football. She loved getting to know all of the players. She truly loved life and cherished friendships. The Dykes family settled in Lubbock in 1984 and became part of the Texas Tech football family, and remained there until Spike’s retirement from Texas Tech in 1999. Sharon loved traveling, gardening and the arts. She was a gentle and unselfish friend to all and will be remembered for her quiet strength of character. She was a devoted wife, mother and a true lady. This game is dedicated in loving memory of Sharon Dykes of behalf of the dykes family.
OTHER SPECIALThanks
2014 BLONDES vs. BRUNETTES COMMITTEE Vanessa Baker is a Realtor at Re/Max of Lubbock. She donates countless hours of her time to charity and chose this event to help raise money to help find a cure for Alzheimer’s because she lost a grandfather to this terrible disease. Vanessa is a devoted mother, daughter and friend. We thank Vanessa for bringing together a special group of people who had a lot of fun planning this wonderful event. Stephanie Sutton, Tyler Reed, Vanessa Brazil, Ashley Robertson, Jordan Perry, Tonya Moseley, Jennifer Swain, Nathan Scarborough, Jason Strunk, Zeke Patton, Redina Franklin, Ashley Ammons, David Drake, Kim Bourne, JoAnna Eisler, Shannon Ramos, Amy Lee, and Chris Gallarneau. REFEREES Chris Due, Hayden Huse, Chris Gallarneau, Jeff Mikus, Chris Snead, and Joe Stahmer OTHERS Lubbock High School, Amy Lee with 99.5 Blake FM, Landon King with Kool 98.1, Mudflapp, Scott Fitzgerald, Yahwear, NiTROhype Creative/Chaplain Publishing, Texas Tech University Athletic Director Kirby Hocutt, Coach Kliff Kingbury and Mike Ryan, UMC EMS, Mackenzie Walk, Estacado JrROTC, and the TexStar Cheerleaders.
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GAMEDAYProrgam 4:30
Player Introductions • Coin toss: Coaches Rick Dykes and Kliff Kingsbury • Invocation: Chris Gallarneau
Presentation of Colors
• Estacado JROTC cadets at Estacado High School • National anthem: Miss Mackenzie Walker
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Kick-off
Halftime • TexStar Cheerleaders • First Capital Bank Touchdown Toss
Post Game • Trophy presentation
Please join us after the game at Cactus Courtyard 1801 Buddy Holly Ave, Lubbock, TX 79401 for our Championship Party! Keep your wristband on for FREE admission!
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-Anita Loos
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Becky
FORTENBERRY
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ROBERTSON SAYS: My family farms and ranches in Floyd and Hale counties.In 2008, we noticed changes in my husband, Sam. Changes such as decision making, forgetting appointments, and misplacing things. After numerous visits to doctors, phycologists, and neurologists and trying many pharmecuticals for depression and anxiety, in February 2012, our nightmare became reality and Sam was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s disease at the age of 57. Sam is now a resident in the memory care unit at Raider Ranch here in Lubbock. A once vibrant, youthful, up at dawn, hardworking man now knows hardly anyone or anything. Alzheimer’s disease has stolen our world and has ruined a wonderful husband, father, grand-father, son, and friend. All we have is the ability to advocate against this wicked disease. Thank you for being a part of our fundraising effort. Fun fact: I had to go to my kids for this one. They said what’s fun about me, is that I do surprising things like listen to Metallica (loudly) and I don’t mind staying out late with them. Sam and I married July 1, 1995 and together, we have four children: daughter Jennifer Golden and husband Chad Golden of Highland village and three grandchildren, Grayson, Grant and Laney Golden, Son Eddie Lee Fortenberry and wife Jessica Fortenberry of Abernathy, and Twin sons Grip and Trip Fortenberry of Lockney.
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Ashley
ROBERTSON
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ROBERTSON SAYS: While being a busy mom of two sweet boys I am also the Director of Sales and Marketing for Raider Ranch. I play because I am around the disease every day, in our Memory Care Community, and see the devastation it causes. At the rate of diagnosis- I, or many people close to me will end up with Alzheimer’s and I want to fight for all of them while I can. There will be a cure one day and who knows- I may be helping raise money for a cure I may one day receive. One interesting fact is that I am an identical twin and we are five minutes apart.
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SWAIN SAYS: I am currently the Business Development Specialist for DHC Home Health & Hospice, Founder/Owner of Heaven’s Hope for Ovarian Cancer, and President of SPHCA. In my spare time, I play volleyball and I am currently training for my Black Belt in Jiu Jitsu.
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Ashley
AMMONS
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AMMONS SAYS: I work for the Texas Health and Human Services Commission as a Texas Works Advisor III (Assistant Supervisor). We serve needy Texans by determining eligibility for social services such as SNAP, Medicaid, CHIP and TANF. I absolutely love waking up and going to work every day knowing I will make a difference in someone’s life. I’m also pursuing my Masters of Business Administration (MBA) at Texas Tech University’s Rawls College of Business. I lost my grandfather in 2010 after a long battle with Alzheimer’s. I’m involved in BvB to help bring awareness and raise money to help fund research and eventually finding a cure. Alzheimer’s affects millions of families everyday so every step taken is a step closer. I worked for a President of the United States of America!
Vanessa
BRAZIEL
#11
BRAZIEL SAYS: I am the Director of Marketing and Sales for CareMinders Home Care. I am playing in the BvB to raise awareness for the Alzheimer’s Association in memory of my grandmother, Nelda Dippel, and her two sisters that had Alzheimer’s, as well as for the many patients that I have taken care over the years along with the patients that I continue to care for now at CareMinders Home Care. I love to travel the world. I recently toured Europe where my family originated from to learn more about our history.
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BROWN
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BROWN SAYS: I am a freelance graphic designer and painter. I am also Mylo & Sophia’s nanny (two gorgeous 2yr. old twins) Monday-Friday. Our memories are precious, sometimes they are the only things getting us through a difficult day. And when you lose that simple, yet powerful gift, it just isn’t fair.I am a world traveler & love getting lost in other cultures. I’ve been to Thailand, Australia, New Zealand, Italy, Greece, Croatia, France, Spain, & Switzerland.
Larissa
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CABLE
CABLE SAYS: I’m a loan officer/AVP for PrimeWest Mortgage. There are so many people affected by this disease. Nana, my husband’s grandmother, died from it several years ago. What a great and fun way to support the research and help find a cure than play a game of football! In college, I played intramural football. I broke the quarterback’s collar bone with my head. I was very sad to find out this was a no contact game!
Nicole
COOK
#7
COOK SAYS: I am an area manager for encompass home health. Being in home health, I see the effects dementia has on our patients and I want to support the Alzheimer’s association in research and development . I married my high school sweetheart.
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Kristen
#1
CURRIE
CURRIE SAYS: I am KAMC’s Morning Weather Anchor, on-air every morning from 5am9am & 11am with your West Texas forecast. I am playing in BvB to help raise funds and awareness for a cause that affects so many. If a simple game of powderpuff can get us one step closer to finding a cure. I started Kindergarten a year earlier than suggested, and since then was always the youngest of my classmates!
Kelli
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FRIAR
FRIAR SAYS: I’m a Civil Engineer for Parkhill, Smith, and Cooper. My grandmother had dementia. I’ve been skydiving twice.
Kady
GASTON
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GASTON SAYS: I teach 4th grade Math and Science. My Grandad had Alzheimer’s and I want to do anything I can to help with research so we can find a cure to end this horrible disease. I’m a twin! I have a twin brother who is 2 minutes younger than me.
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GOODSPEED
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GOODSPEED SAYS: I work at KLBK weekdays as a reporter & producer for the show Trends and Friends at 5 p.m. with Nikki-Dee Ray and Terri Furman. My great grandmother passed away due to Alzheimer’s so I’d like to help those suffering from it. I tore my ACL climbing a 4-foot fence.
Shelby
HANSEN
#44
HANSEN SAYS: I do HMDA Compliance for PrimeWest Mortgage. I LOVE my job! I am playing because my dear best friends mom suffered from Alzhiemers. It was awful to see what she went thru and the affects is has on the family too. Without knowing, I was in a billboard ad in London. A friend from there emailed me a picture he had taken of the ad.
Heather
HAYNES
#43
HAYNES SAYS: work from home for Wymer Brownlee Tax and Financial Services out of Enid, OK.I am playing in BvB to raise awareness for Alzheimer’s and to have fun with my girlfriends!One fun fact about me is that I can whistle through my nose.
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KANA
KANA SAYS: I’m a Juvenile Probation Officer. I’m playing in the game because I love football, I like participating in charity events, and I have friends whose families have been affected by Alzheimer’s. I love hunting and have been hunting with my dad since I was 5 years old.
Krist a
#13
KLEIN
KLEIN SAYS: I am a 2nd grade teacher at Lubbock-Cooper West Elementary. My papa, Lawrence Barron had Alzheimers disease. I am playing in honor of him. I am ambidextrous.
Julie
LITTLE
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LITTLE SAYS: I am a Special Education teacher, grades 2-5, in Frenship ISD at Oak Ridge Elementary. I am playing in memory of my mother, Carol Blair, who I lost to Alzheimer’s in June of 2012. She was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s in 2002 at age 51. She lived in an Alzheimer’s care facility for 6 years and I will be forever grateful to the ladies that helped take care of mom. I watched my mother and best friend be taken away from my family by this horrible disease. We have to do everything possible to find a cure to this disease. Alzheimer’s is a cruel disease that not only robs the patients of many things but also takes a tremendous toll on the caregivers. I LOVE football and was SO excited to be able to play and honor my Mom!
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END ALZHEIMER’S. EVERYONE HAS A REASON TO END ALZHEIMER’S.
LOCATION DATE TIME Join Us! LOCATION LUBBOCK WALK TO END ALZHEIMER’S WELLS FARGO AMPHITHEATER AT MACKENZIE PARK DATE SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 6TH, 2014 TIME REGISTRATION 8 AM WALK 10 AM 1 & 2 MILE ROUTES REGISTER AT WWW.ALZ.ORG/WALK 800.272.3900 | alz.org/walk