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| Click image to register for the Buffs4Life Fun Run. |
Diana Spencer came to Boulder with a name suited for royalty. Better known as Di, she quickly became a fan favorite, and more-importantly a teammate favorite, with her fun-loving personality and big heart.
How could you not adore a girl who lists some of her favorite things as: Elvis, Scooby Doo, the Golden Girls, James Dean, and Peeps.
Di is everything you could want in a teammate. No matter what, she was always willing to put, you, and the team before herself.
As another teammate, Tera wrote, Di was the "type of player who was selfless, encouraging and committed to our team. Off the court, Di was fun loving, supportive and had a laugh that was contagious."
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| Di, Kate and I as Freshmen. (1999) |
A few 'Di' highlights:
I remember Di taking control of a stuffed duck while we rode around Boulder in Eisha's car -- bringing that toy to life, and having it dance and sing away as onlookers couldn't help but laugh and smile.
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| The epitome of Di as a teammate. |
I remember Di saying hello to virtually every person we passed on campus with a big smile on her face, and when you asked her what their name was, she'd have no idea. But regardless, she remembered their faces and wanted to say hi.
I remember Sunday omelettes too. Di makes an amazing omelette that she'd occasionally treat her teammates and friends to on lazy off days.
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| Always up for a good time. |
I'm going to venture a guess, and say that anyone who has ever spent any time with Di, doesn't smile at the mention of her name. You can't help it.
In just a few days when she visited me one season in Germany, the support staff and my teammates loved her. At various times throughout the remainder of the season, long after she'd gone, they'd ask me how my friend Di was doing.
Time to Support Di
Why now, of all times, am I writing about Di?
Di was recently diagnosed with MS and now it’s time for us to give her our support.
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| Di at the Alumni game in 2008. |
All funds raised from this event and money donated will go directly to Di, assisting with out of pocket medical expenses. Buffs4Life also will match 100% of all proceeds raised.
Whether you were her teammate, a friend or a fan, we invite you to join us for this “Fun Run” to support Di. I plan on being there!
Even though we're scattered throughout the country, and in some cases the world, Buffs are always one.
We love you, and we're all here to support you, Di!
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