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Family of Robert Archibald Creates Health and Wellness Fund

Fund created in honor of former Illini great

Men's Basketball

Family of Robert Archibald Creates Health and Wellness Fund

Fund created in honor of former Illini great

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CHAMPAIGN, ILL. – The family of former Illinois basketball standout Robert Archibald, who passed away on Thursday, Jan. 23 at the age of 39, has created the Robert Archibald Student-Athlete Health and Wellness Fund in his honor and in lieu of gifts or flowers.  

Archibald helped lead the Illini to two Big Ten Championship titles in 2001 and 2002. He averaged 10.6 points and 5.5 rebounds as a senior, earning All-Big Ten honors. He went on to a 10-year professional career, culminating in an appearance with Great Britain in the 2012 Olympic Games. 

Donations can be made online or by mail. Checks should be made to the Robert Archibald Student-Athlete Health and Wellness Fund.

Robert Archibald Student-Athlete Health and Wellness Fund
University of Illinois Foundation
P.O. Box 734500
Chicago, IL 60673-4500

Services for Archibald will take place in Barrington, Illinois, on Friday, Jan. 31.

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