Football Funday, special needs probowl take place June 15
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 By  María Camp Published 
4:04 pm Monday, June 10, 2024

Football Funday, special needs probowl take place June 15

The RHS Class of 1988 – Chucky Mullins Scholarship Committee is presenting a probowl for students with special needs, for ages seven and up, June 15 from 10-11 a.m., at the Chucky Mullins Center, 442 Hamilton St., in Russellville. Check-in is at 9 a.m. Cost of participation is $10.
A youth football funday for ages seven and up will also take place June 15. It will be held from 1-3 p.m., also at the Chucky Mullins Center. Check-in is at 12 p.m. Cost of participation is $25. Price includes lunch and an autographed picture. Grit balls will be awarded to participants that show the most grit. Special guest additions or changes will be announced via the website www.cms1988.com/football-camp. Special guests currently on the lineup include Don Jones, Chad Slade, Jerell Powe and Sammie Coates.
“I hope the kids are looking forward to it,” said Skye Hamilton, one of the organizers. “Many of the guys from April 20 will be back, along with a couple of additional friends. Typically, the events are wonderful, the kids seem to have a great time, the parents are always patient with us and the players spend extra time talking with them and really mentoring each kid, and I love that.”
Hamilton said at each event, the committee always makes sure to remind them about why they are there, spending time talking ot them about Chucky Mullins and his legacy. “It warms my heart when the kids return and are able to share with us some of the things they were taught in years prior.”

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