Ian Sparks
The Ole Miss Fellowship of Christian Athletes will host Breakfast with Champions on Saturday, April 13. The event is available to the public with purchase of either a single ticket, Red Level, Blue Level or Rebel Level passes.
It will take place at the William F. Galtney Indoor Tennis Center at 7 a.m., and those in attendance will hear Rebel favorite and former football player KD Hill speak about his faith journey.
Hill, a former defensive tackle, was involved in a tragic accident that threatened his life. He miraculously survived the crash but had part of his leg amputated at the scene of the crash in order to remove him from the vehicle.
“I just knew God was going to make a way for me if I made it through three hours,” Hill said in an interview with The Ole Miss Spirit last fall. “God heard my prayer. He sent his angels and they protected me and my little brother and the medical people in the field. This is my story and he knew I could handle it.”
In addition to Hill, recent Ole Miss folk hero Kyle Wakefield, also known as “The Electric Mop Man,” is slated to speak at the event.
Wakefield burst onto the scene with his electrifying antics at Ole Miss Men’s Basketball games this year that garnered him national attention, including an appearance on SEC Network’s Marty & McGee, where he shared his passion for his job that went viral as love poured in for the Katy, Texas, native.
Those who plan to attend the event have expressed how excited they are.
“Getting involved with FCA has been one of the best decisions of my college life,” Rifle shooter M’Leah Lambdin said. “Through FCA, I have been able to further develop my relationship with Christ, while also growing relationships with like-minded individuals who show me how deeply the Lord shows his love on this campus.”
Wakefield shared why he is looking forward to Breakfast with Champions.
“I’m most looking forward to meeting with all members of the Ole Miss community and sharing my story with Christ,” Wakefield said. “I can’t wait to inspire many members of FCA across all sports and organizations, players and coaches alike.”
FCA is a crucial part of Wakefield’s upbringing, and being able to come into community with others and hear about their journeys is something that resonates deeply with him.
“I’ve been a part of (FCA) since junior high, and I learned so much during that time,” Wakefield said. “What I love most is how different everyone’s stories about their path to Christ are.”
The Breakfast with Champions is a tool for anyone involved in FCA to congregate and join in fellowship around a common goal: strengthening their faith.
Abigail Green is a member of the Ole Miss Track team, and she is a regular attendee of FCA.
“With FCA, I have learned that I am more than just my sport,” Green said. “This organization has provided a safe community for me every Monday night that has shaped the way I live.”
This year has been a big one for Wakefield with all of the media attention he has garnered for himself and Ole Miss Basketball. Despite all of this, he remains grounded.
“I just hope that I inspire other people around me and that I can help others come to know that throughout all the hardships we face, God will always be there for us,” Wakefield said.
