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In
1997, when his daughter Tia’s kidneys were failing as a result of lupus, Oscar performed the assist of a lifetime
with a kidney donation. Since then, he has advocated for health and wellness, organ transplantation and kidney disease prevention.
Oscar Robertson (The Big O) forever changed the game of basketball--on the court and in the courtroom.
He is not only the National Association of Basketball Coaches' "Player of the Century" but has also distinguished
himself as a social activist, business owner, mentor, teacher and philanthropist.
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Everson Walls is a Dallas Cowboys legend
who exhibits as much star power off the field as he did in the NFL. He is a TV &
radio personality and lively commentator for various national sports talk shows. On March 2, 2007 in an act of
kindness, friendship & teamwork, he donated a kidney to his friend and former teammate Ron Springs who was in need of
a transplant due to complications of diabetes. The two friends created the Ron Springs & Everson Walls Gift for
Life Foundation to promote awareness, early detection and prevention of Kidney Disease. Everson has written a book "
A Gift for Ron" A story of Friendship & Sacrifice both on and off the Gridiron.
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