Ralph is one of the most iconic players in college basketball history, starring at the Virginia Cavaliers men's basketball where he won three consecutive National Player of the Year awards. The No. 1 overall pick in the 1983 NBA Draft and a Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame inductee, Sampson’s impact extends far beyond the court.

He joined us as a special guest at both the 2023 and 2024 Charlotte’s Play Yellow Celebrity Invitational, bringing an inspiring presence that helped elevate our mission of Fighting Kids Cancer.