May 23, 2003

KANSAS CITY - Former Kansas State punter Travis Brown, who wrapped up his career with the Wildcats this past season, has been diagnosed with severe aplastic anemia and is currently undergoing treatment at St. Luke's Cancer Institute in Kansas City. Brown began chemotherapy treatments Thursday and is scheduled to receive a stem cell transplant from his older sister, Shelby, on Tuesday, May 27.

K-State teammates and friends who wish to send a card can do so at the following address:

Travis Brown
St. Luke's Hospital
Room 5439
4301 Wornall Rd.
Kansas City, MO 64111

Howard Richman of the Kansas City Star recently wrote an extensive piece on Travis' condition. You can link directly to that article HERE.