Kaelyn O’Brien Celebrates 14th Birthday On Iowa Football Gameday
Kaelyn O’Brien, a Kid Captain from Jesup, Iowa, and survivor of Hodgkin lymphoma, is celebrating her 14th birthday on gameday while cheering for the Iowa football team's game against the Minnesota Golden Gophers.
Cedar Rapids Waterloo Iowa City & Dubuque, IA, October 19, 2026 —
Kaelyn O’Brien, a 14-year-old from Jesup, Iowa, is celebrating her birthday on gameday as she cheers for the Iowa football team against the Minnesota Golden Gophers. O’Brien is identified as a Kid Captain and a survivor of Hodgkin lymphoma.
The available information connects her birthday celebration with the Iowa game, but does not specify the date, the game’s location or whether O’Brien will attend in person. It also does not describe how she will mark the occasion or provide further details about her role as a Kid Captain.
O’Brien’s Hodgkin lymphoma experience is noted in the summary, which identifies her as a survivor. No information is provided about when she was diagnosed, her treatment or her current health beyond that description. The summary also does not include a statement from O’Brien or her family.
The opposing team is identified as the Minnesota Golden Gophers. No game result, kickoff time or other details about the matchup are provided. The information describes O’Brien cheering for Iowa on gameday, but does not say whether the birthday celebration is part of a broader event connected to the team.
Further details about the occasion, including any plans or activities, were not provided. The reported facts are limited to O’Brien’s hometown, her status as a Kid Captain and Hodgkin lymphoma survivor, her 14th birthday, and her support for Iowa in its game against Minnesota.
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