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Russell Westbrook of the Oklahoma City Thunder honored his best friend, Khelcey Barrs III over the weekend at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum. They had hopes of going to UCLA and playing together in the NBA, but Barrs died tragically in 2004. During a pickup basketball game, Barrs collapsed due to an enlarged heart. Westbrook keeps his memory alive, wearing KB3 wristbands during every game.The event’s fundraising goal will support heart and stroke research, education and legislative advocacy. Currently, the American Heart Association is funding 20 research projects totaling more than $4.1 million in the state of Oklahoma alone. To contribute to the mission of the American Heart visit the website at www.heart.org/okcheartball-TO
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