Committed to Supporting Sooners
For over 40 years, our founder Jakie Sandefer helped former Sooner student-athletes in need find gainful employment. He did this out of his own pocket and finally in 2014 he and others formalized the effortwith the founding of Sooners Helping Sooners, Inc., a 501(c) (3) corporation.
Since then, we have assisted over 150 former OU men and women student-athletes representing numerous sports, successfully placing many in jobs and assisting in other areas as well. We recognize that after leaving OU not all will be prepared to compete in the workplace and we feel we have an obligationto help however and whenever possible.
Originally funding for the organization came from Jakie and a few of his close University of Oklahoma friends. Later we expanded our fundraising with the annual Barry Switzer Golf Tournament, Spring and
Fall Events. We receive invaluable support from a group known as the 300 Club as the foundation group for our funding and ask each 300 member to contribute $1,000 annually to support the mission of SoonersHelping Sooners, Inc. There is no long term contract or commitment, just an annual contribution to support Jakie’s dream.
We are very excited to let you know that we will are launching the Sooners Helping Sooners, Inc. Sooner Stories Podcast. This will feature stories/videos from former OU athletes in all sports.
As a 300 Club Member, you will have free access to this program. We know this will be special and something you will enjoy.
It is because of our members and donations that we are able to help those in need. We need your support.
If you have any questions, feel free to email phurley@soonershelpingsooners.com
Thank you.
Jerry Pettibone, President
Jay O’Neal, Vice President