Just a quick update on John Atkinson. I’ve posted many times this week about the lung cancer survivor, who will play in a celebrity foursome on the U.S. Open Torrey Pines course in California with entertainer Justin Timberlake, NBC Today Show anchor Matt Lauer, and Dallas Cowboys star Tony Romo. John’s round of golf will be televised on NBC Sports at 2 p.m. EDT on Sunday, June 15. But I need to clarify that John is actually playing his round TODAY, Friday, June 6.

He arrived in California yesterday for a practice round, and will tee off with the celebrities in front of 250 spectators, along with camera crews and journalists, tomorrow. His final round and his score will be televised on June 15 as part of the lead-in to the U.S. Open coverage. The special will feature clips from the 18 holes of golf. John vows to break 100 on the tough course, with a goal of shooting an 89.

You can still sign up to sponsor John as part of his U.S. Open adventure, with funds going to lung cancer research and awareness. He is encouraging people to agree to double their pledge if he makes his goal of breaking 100. Find a sponsor form at the Lung Cancer Alliance web site. GO JOHN!

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