In Calvin's Honor
This page is dedicated to honoring the memory of Calvin "CJ" Dickey Jr., an 18-year-old who tragically passed away following the first day of his college football conditioning camp due to complications from exertional rhabdomyolysis and a sickle cell crisis based on independent autopsy findings. CJ discovered he carried the sickle cell trait during NCAA-mandated screenings which was reported to the university prior to reporting to camp. Our mission is to share his story and raise awareness about vital athlete safety issues, including NCAA protocols for managing sickle cell traits and preventing heat-related emergencies.
Click here to learn more about the NCAA Sickle Cell Guidelines
CJ was a son, brother, nephew, cousin, team mate and friend.
He has a village missing him and they are looking for answers!
Family of CJ Dickey to Move Forward with Legal Action A Call for Truth and Accountability The family of Calvin “CJ” Dickey Jr. has made the decision to move forward with litigation against Bucknell University. This decision follows months of unanswered requests for full transparency about what led to CJ’s death on July 12, 2024 — and the university’s handling of that tragic day. Despite submitting his full medical history, including confirmation of his sickle cell trait, CJ was subjected to an extreme workout on his first day of training. He collapsed and later died from complications tied to exertional rhabdomyolysis and multiple organ failure. To this day, Bucknell has not released a full, detailed account of what occurred, nor have they provided the family with findings from their internal investigation. The family, along with their attorneys, will be holding a press conference on April 2, 2025. Click the link below for more information. This legal action marks a crucial step in the family's ongoing pursuit of truth, accountability, and change — not just for CJ, but for the safety of all student-athletes.
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