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Dunk City’s Eric McKnight Delivers Message to Students: Study Hard, Never Give Up on Your Dreams

Posted on June 8, 2013 by kdclawson

Dunk City’s Men’s Basketball player Eric McKnight delivered a powerful message to young students, appearing on behalf of K is for Kids.Read More…

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Charlie University: How FGCU Students Athletes Are Impacting Children in SWFL

Posted on January 15, 2013 by kdclawson

Florida Gulf Coast University student athletes approached K is for Kids to partner with them for a Civic Engagement project promoting healthy habits for children.Read More…

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“E is for Everybody loves Eric!” — Wild Bill Wood, Morning Blend

Posted on November 10, 2012 by kdclawson

“‘E’ is for ‘Everybody loves Eric!’” were the words chosen by “Wild Bill” Wood to wrap up Eric McKnight’s appearance as a K is for Kids spokesman on the popular Fox 4 Morning Blend show on Friday. An FGCU men’s basketball player and communications major, Eric …Read More…Read More…

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