Ava Jones & her family Updates: On Feb 8, 2025 announced she has Hodgkin's lymphoma. Medically Retired on June 7, 2024.
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Story from the Press Citizen:
Former Iowa women's basketball player Ava Jones reveals cancer diagnosis on social media
Ava Jones, who's Iowa women's basketball career was ended by injuries sustained in a car accident, announced that she was diagnosed with cancer.
www.press-citizen.com
I had it in 2020 and still in remission
Terrible news. This poor girl and family have been through so much.
This pisses me off beyond belief. 🤬
There are no words sufficient to express what this kid has had to endure. Just absolutely unreal and beyond wrong.
She has no quit in her and may she get it behind her as fast as possible and find/receive some joy soon.
She has no quit in her and may she get it behind her as fast as possible and find/receive some joy soon.
Good to catch it early before it travels to the brain that's what happened to Patrick's grade school friend
Ava needs all of Hawkeye Nation to pray for her.
I've never met Ava but I find myself rooting for this girl harder than I'm even rooting for my Chiefs today. I hope she has an amazing life ahead of her.
This video is from July 19, 2022 (two weeks after getting run over, on July 5).
It's going on 3 years since this tragedy; crazy how time flies.
Hit the arrow key in the middle right to see 2 more videos.
It's going on 3 years since this tragedy; crazy how time flies.
Hit the arrow key in the middle right to see 2 more videos.
Raygun has a couple shirts available for sale if you want to show your support.
www.raygunsite.com
www.raygunsite.com
Ava Strong
Iowa is Ava strong. Officially licensed with Ava Jones. Black Screen Print on a Heather Mellow Yellow T-shirt (50% Combed Ringspun Cotton / 50% Polyester). Cut & sewn sweatshop free. Designed and Printed by Union Labor at RAYGUN.
www.raygunsite.com
Heart of a Warrior
Ava Jones has the heart of a warrior. Officially licensed with Ava Jones. Gold Screen Print on a Charcoal T-shirt (50% Combed Ringspun Cotton / 50% Polyester). Cut & sewn sweatshop free. Designed and Printed by Union Labor at RAYGUN.
www.raygunsite.com
Is money (NIL money perhaps?) from the purchase of these shirts going to help Ava, or is Raygun just profiting from her illness?Raygun has a couple shirts available for sale if you want to show your support.
Ava Strong
Iowa is Ava strong. Officially licensed with Ava Jones. Black Screen Print on a Heather Mellow Yellow T-shirt (50% Combed Ringspun Cotton / 50% Polyester). Cut & sewn sweatshop free. Designed and Printed by Union Labor at RAYGUN.
Heart of a Warrior
Ava Jones has the heart of a warrior. Officially licensed with Ava Jones. Gold Screen Print on a Charcoal T-shirt (50% Combed Ringspun Cotton / 50% Polyester). Cut & sewn sweatshop free. Designed and Printed by Union Labor at RAYGUN.
It says that these shirts are officially licensed with Ava Jones.
People can also continue to donate here:
Donate to Jones Family Fund, organized by Natalie Martin
On July 5th, while traveling for Ava's AAU basketball tournament, Ava and her parents, Amy and Trey, … Natalie Martin needs your support for Jones Family Fund
According to a news article that I just read the proceeds are going towards Ava's treatment.
Good on RayGun.
If you want to send Ava a card, check this out:
Ava's mom posted this on Feb 9th:
Two weeks ago when Ava told me a spot on her neck was swollen, I told her to keep an eye on it. Last week when she said her blood work came back and they can’t rule out cancer, I told her there is NO way it’s cancer, you’ve already been through so much, I’m sure it’s nothing to worry about. When her CT scan results came in Tuesday and the doctor said he was 90% sure it was lymphoma, I said well there’s still a chance it’s not, but mom and I drove up to Iowa that night so we could be at the oncologist appointment with Ava on Wednesday. When the biopsy results came in Friday confirming Hodgkin’s Lymphoma, I told Ava she’s so strong and already has worked so hard to overcome so much that she for sure can overcome this.
It’s not fair, it doesn’t make sense, it’s hard to believe, but she has no other option than to continue to fight. She has such a strong support system as evident from all the well wishes and prayers sent via social media and the texts and calls from family and friends closet to her.
Thank you for keeping Ava in your thoughts and prayers as she begins yet another journey to recovery.
Two weeks ago when Ava told me a spot on her neck was swollen, I told her to keep an eye on it. Last week when she said her blood work came back and they can’t rule out cancer, I told her there is NO way it’s cancer, you’ve already been through so much, I’m sure it’s nothing to worry about. When her CT scan results came in Tuesday and the doctor said he was 90% sure it was lymphoma, I said well there’s still a chance it’s not, but mom and I drove up to Iowa that night so we could be at the oncologist appointment with Ava on Wednesday. When the biopsy results came in Friday confirming Hodgkin’s Lymphoma, I told Ava she’s so strong and already has worked so hard to overcome so much that she for sure can overcome this.
It’s not fair, it doesn’t make sense, it’s hard to believe, but she has no other option than to continue to fight. She has such a strong support system as evident from all the well wishes and prayers sent via social media and the texts and calls from family and friends closet to her.
Thank you for keeping Ava in your thoughts and prayers as she begins yet another journey to recovery.
"Every rep is a reminder that I'm still here and still fighting."
Hit the PLAY button:
Hit the PLAY button:
Note that Ava will keynote a session.
From the Brain Injury Alliance of Iowa:
Not familiar with the name Ava Jones?
We invite you to get to know Ava's journey.
Ava Jones, as a pedestrian, was hit by a car in 2022, two days after committing to the University of Iowa Women's Basketball team.
As a result of the crash, she sustained a traumatic brain injury (TBI) causing her to medically retire from the basketball program. But that hasn't slowed Ava down. She returned to school with aspirations to pursue journalism.
Ava connected with the Brain Injury Alliance of Iowa and is going to keynote a session during the 33rd Annual Best Practices in Brain Injury Conference on March 6th and 7th, to share her story about surviving a brain injury and getting back to living her best life while stepping back from her identity as a student-athlete. Ava will share how a TBI has impacted her physically, emotionally, and cognitively, her relationships, identity change, and her motivation to live life to the fullest.
And now, Cancer Warrior enters her persona, as she was recently diagnosed with Stage 4 Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. Ava is determined that this will be just another step in her impactful journey.
Register here for our annual conference to have the opportunity to hear Ava's impactful story: https://whova.com/.../RtjtoaU0bf3w5kd3KkVSEAHOmA9QRqyiO3.../
Instead of “Purple Thursday," join us for “Casual Friday” and consider these opportunities to support Ava during her keynote presentation: wear Hawkeye black and gold (we know you Iowa State fans will love to see this!
), violet for Hodgkin’s Lymphoma, purple for brain injury awareness, or buy Ava Jones’ support apparel here: https://www.raygunsite.com/pages/search-results-page?q=ava%20jones&srsltid=AfmBOoovZ8QHR313HJFGHpck0ECUhXNMcp9eWn9M0xL99htAdh_fJtYb
Let's add some color to the room and show our support for Ava while she inspires us with her story!
Please note that if you determine you would like to purchase Ava Jones' support apparel specifically to wear to the conference, the vendor has indicated their shipping turn around is 3-5 days. They also have local stores in Cedar Falls, Cedar Rapids, and Des Moines with shirts in stock. BIAIA is not receiving any financial incentives for sales of this particular apparel.
From the Brain Injury Alliance of Iowa:
Not familiar with the name Ava Jones?
Ava Jones, as a pedestrian, was hit by a car in 2022, two days after committing to the University of Iowa Women's Basketball team.
Ava connected with the Brain Injury Alliance of Iowa and is going to keynote a session during the 33rd Annual Best Practices in Brain Injury Conference on March 6th and 7th, to share her story about surviving a brain injury and getting back to living her best life while stepping back from her identity as a student-athlete. Ava will share how a TBI has impacted her physically, emotionally, and cognitively, her relationships, identity change, and her motivation to live life to the fullest.
And now, Cancer Warrior enters her persona, as she was recently diagnosed with Stage 4 Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. Ava is determined that this will be just another step in her impactful journey.
Register here for our annual conference to have the opportunity to hear Ava's impactful story: https://whova.com/.../RtjtoaU0bf3w5kd3KkVSEAHOmA9QRqyiO3.../
Instead of “Purple Thursday," join us for “Casual Friday” and consider these opportunities to support Ava during her keynote presentation: wear Hawkeye black and gold (we know you Iowa State fans will love to see this!
Let's add some color to the room and show our support for Ava while she inspires us with her story!
Please note that if you determine you would like to purchase Ava Jones' support apparel specifically to wear to the conference, the vendor has indicated their shipping turn around is 3-5 days. They also have local stores in Cedar Falls, Cedar Rapids, and Des Moines with shirts in stock. BIAIA is not receiving any financial incentives for sales of this particular apparel.
Note that Ava will keynote a session.
From the Brain Injury Alliance of Iowa:
Not familiar with the name Ava Jones?We invite you to get to know Ava's journey.
Ava Jones, as a pedestrian, was hit by a car in 2022, two days after committing to the University of Iowa Women's Basketball team.As a result of the crash, she sustained a traumatic brain injury (TBI) causing her to medically retire from the basketball program. But that hasn't slowed Ava down. She returned to school with aspirations to pursue journalism.
Ava connected with the Brain Injury Alliance of Iowa and is going to keynote a session during the 33rd Annual Best Practices in Brain Injury Conference on March 6th and 7th, to share her story about surviving a brain injury and getting back to living her best life while stepping back from her identity as a student-athlete. Ava will share how a TBI has impacted her physically, emotionally, and cognitively, her relationships, identity change, and her motivation to live life to the fullest.
And now, Cancer Warrior enters her persona, as she was recently diagnosed with Stage 4 Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. Ava is determined that this will be just another step in her impactful journey.
Register here for our annual conference to have the opportunity to hear Ava's impactful story: https://whova.com/.../RtjtoaU0bf3w5kd3KkVSEAHOmA9QRqyiO3.../
Instead of “Purple Thursday," join us for “Casual Friday” and consider these opportunities to support Ava during her keynote presentation: wear Hawkeye black and gold (we know you Iowa State fans will love to see this!), violet for Hodgkin’s Lymphoma, purple for brain injury awareness, or buy Ava Jones’ support apparel here: https://www.raygunsite.com/pages/search-results-page?q=ava%20jones&srsltid=AfmBOoovZ8QHR313HJFGHpck0ECUhXNMcp9eWn9M0xL99htAdh_fJtYb
Let's add some color to the room and show our support for Ava while she inspires us with her story!
Please note that if you determine you would like to purchase Ava Jones' support apparel specifically to wear to the conference, the vendor has indicated their shipping turn around is 3-5 days. They also have local stores in Cedar Falls, Cedar Rapids, and Des Moines with shirts in stock. BIAIA is not receiving any financial incentives for sales of this particular apparel.
Here are pictures from this event held on Friday.
Click on the arrow in the middle right of the pic below to see all of the pictures.
And as you can see further down, Ava turned 20 on Friday.
Here was her speech. At the 11:16 mark you see pictures from July 3, 2022 (committed to Iowa), July 4, 2022 (celebrating the holiday with family) and July 5, 2022 (the day she and her family members were run over).
It would be brutally difficult as Ava or her mother to see the "highlights" of her past. To see her at her athletic best (NOT that it is more important as just her as a human being) and literally days away from beginning her dream, to what has been taken from her, to today.
Cannot--and don't want to--imagine that.
Cannot--and don't want to--imagine that.
