07/02/2006 - McLeansboro, IL (PRWEB) July 2, 2006 -- The Bobbye and Jerry Sloan Hand-in-Hand Foundation is excited to announce that Benton, Illinois native, Doug Collins will serve as the Honorary Chairperson for this year’s Hand-in-Hand Twilight Run & Friendship Walk. The event will be held on Saturday, August 5, 2006 at Dolan Lake Fish & Wildlife Area in McLeansboro.
Collins played basketball at Benton High School in the late 1960’s. He was known as one of the best college players in the country, playing at Illinois State University. He graduated from Illinois State in 1972 and was then chosen to represent the United States at the infamous 1972 Summer Olympics, in Munich, Germany.
“We are thrilled to have Doug as our Honorary Chair this year,” said Hand-in-Hand Vice President, Kathy Wood. “Doug’s career in basketball is amazing and what’s even more interesting is that it all started in southern Illinois!”
Collin’s professional basketball career lasted eight years as a player for the Philadelphia 76ers. He was a four-time nba All-Star. Collins was an nba head coach for three teams, the Chicago Bulls, Detroit Pistons and the Washington Wizards.
Currently, Collins is an nba color analyst for tnt.
For more information or to register for the 5k run or one mile walk, go to the foundation website.
The goal of the Hand-in-Hand Foundation is to assist local communities by helping both individuals and organizations with the financial support they need to help them reach their full potential. It focuses on giving to those individuals and organizations that have specific interest in one of the following areas:
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Education
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Athletics
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The online gambling websites are in the process of deciphering each American Idol contestant and his or her chances of winning Season 6 to come up with the early American Idol betting lines.
Tim Dalton of MySportsbook.com has been locked away in a soundproof room coming up with all the latest tallies, we are told. "American Idol has become one of the most significant betting events of the year," claims Jack Black of MySportsbook.com. "Last year, millions were bet during the season across the globe, not just in America.It's tough early on since we really do not have a glimpse as to how well each of these individuals will perform solo on a week-to-week basis. It's like Week 1 of the NFL. Pre-season means nada!
We do know the 24 finalists however.
Sanjaya Malakar is the young man whose sister failed to make it into the Top 24. He's very low key but - unless he totally flubs - will probably win over the young girlie vote for a few weeks anyway. He's too young to go all the way, according to Payton O'Brien.
Brandon Rogers - Who?
Phil Stacy is the military guy who missed his daughter's birth because of the Memphis audition. He should go a good distance.
Chris Sligh - He's got the humor and in many ways he's the Anti-American Idol much like last year's winner Taylor Hicks was. And this is why he'll probably get pretty far in this competition. He's chubby, white with a big curly afro....but more importantly, a great voice! People love "real", not "real cute" to go all the way.
"Blake Lewis should go far because of his uniqueness and looks. He's the boy next store with a twist - he beat boxes. But on top of this, he's a great singer, and I adore him," Payton O'Brien relayed.
A talented beat-boxer Blake Lewis was a hit during the group sing in Hollywood but Simon explained that this is a singing contest just before he told him he was “in.”
Paul Kim has caught our own roving reporter, Jenny Woo's eyes.
"I love the fact that there is a Korean American on the show and he is bound to get more Asians tuning into the show," Woo said from her Miami Beach estate. "There has never been a major presence of Asian-Americans on American Idol in the past. He's a hottie with a nice voice so that should help to take him far. Expect heavy betting action from the Asian community."
Sundance Head - He's not perfect, but he's got the personality that will take him through a few weeks, plus he's got the lineage (son of Roy Head - whose 1965 single, "Treat Her Right," hit No. 5 in the charts)
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Rudy Cardinas
AJ Tabaldo - the 5th time is the charm
Nicolas Pedro
Chris Richardson
Jared Cotter
The girls
"Melinda Doolittle has one of the best voices," says MySportsbook.com Reporter and an acclaimed dancer in her own right, Destiney Lewis. "It is great to see a back up singer step out like she has. The girl needs to gain more confidence but that can also be a positive. I think she will go far."
Alena Alexander - Those tears (she never seems to stop bawling) should get her far.
"Single mom Lakisha Jones I suspect will be a pretty big favorite entering Week 1 of the competition," says Destiny Williams. Jones is an excellent singer and down to earth. "She'll have a wide appeal," echoed O'Brien.
Nicole Trellis - Seems to exert confidence.
Amy Krebs - a powerful singer.
Antonella Barba
Gina Glocksen
Hailey Scanardo
Jordan Sparks
Stephanie Edwards
Leslie Hunt
Sabrina Sloan
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