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The 1st Annual Hand-in-Hand Twilight Run & Friendship Walk



Welcome to The First Annual Hand-in-Hand Twilight Run & Friendship Walk.


Jerry Sloan with The Our Klowns from Norris City


Race chair Kathy Wood and her dad, Jerry Sloan, talk with one of the race sponsors, Nelson Wood of Wood Energy.


Volunteer Sharon Laswell enjoys the event!


Grandpa David Lee and his daughter Denise walk with his grandkids.


Judy Mitchell getting ready for the balloon release.


A gorgeous view of the walkers at Dolan Lake


University of Evansville Athletics Director Bill McGillis, finishes the walk.


Ranger Mike Lewis with daughter Rene


Brandon and Olivia Jones enjoy the walk.


Brian Sloan and his son Grant at the finish line.


-"Snooky" Edmonds looks for a bargain at the silent auction.


Vikki Newman and Gretchen Eisenhauer register the participants.


Former Utah Jazz All-Star, Karl Malone poses with The Our Klowns.


The Hand-in-Hand Volunteer Team


Emcee Ann Komis (WFIE-TV, Evansville) with Steve Newman of Newman Electric, Evansville


Honorary Race Chair, Bob Kennedy, with McLeansboro cross country coach, Roger Lee


McLeansboro's Bethany Karcher sings the National Anthem


Illinois Lieutenant Governor, Pat Quinn, addresses the crowd


The 5k starts!


Men's Overall Winner, Tyler Bradford of Keenes, IL, crosses the finish line


Female Overall Winner, Shanthi Blanchard of Carbondale accepts her medal from Bob Kennedy and Jerry Sloan


Ramona Ustian, winner in the ladies 31-40 age group accepts her medal from Bob Kennedy and Jerry Sloan


McLeansboro's Justin Crain is the winner in the men's 21-30 age group.


McLeansboro Mayor Dick Dietz remembers Bobbye Sloan in a heart-felt speech


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