Sunflowers have become a beloved symbol for Gator Softball and a tradition for Saturday Gator softball games.

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The program adopted Heather Braswell in 2009 through the Friends of Jaclyn Foundation.  The FOJ Foundation pairs children with brain tumors with sports teams.  Heather was a fixture in the dugout for many years, until the cancer returned and she received her wings in 2014. The team won their first national title a few months later.

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Since yellow is the color associated with children's cancer awareness, the Sunflower became a cheerful way to remember Heather and show support for other children battling cancer.  You'll see the team and fans sporting sunflowers regularly, but especially on Saturdays.

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The Diamond Club partners with the Braswell Family to sell Sunflower Saturday t-shirts each season to raise money for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and show support for all children battling cancer.

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