Chris Duhon is a 2000 Honors Graduate of Salmen High School, Slidell, LA. He also graduated from Duke University, Durham, NC, in June 2004 with a degree in Sociology and certificate in Business Marketing. Chris was an intricate integral member of the 2001 NCAA National Championship Basketball Team while attending Duke. He currently plays for the NBA Orlando Magic.
Chris is extremely active in the community, with special emphasis on his hometown of Slidell, LA. He earned NBA's Community Assist Award in November 2007, received ‘Good Guy Award' from The Sporting News in 2006 for his efforts after Hurricane Katrina, as well as the Charles Lubin Award as the Chicago Bulls player that demonstrated the highest level of community work. He has participated in NBA's Basketball Without Borders programs in Africa, Europe and Asia
Chris established the Chris Duhon Stand Tall Foundation in 2005, immediately following Hurricane Katrina, to aid victims with primary needs and assist in rebuilding of his hometown of Slidell, including a personal donation of $100,000 to refurbish basketball courts in New Orleans and Slidell. Chris gave new life to the foundation and formed the Chris Duhon Stand Tall Foundation in 2007.
About the Beacon of Excellence
The Beacon of Excellence honors former student-athletes who have gone on to demonstrate exemplary success after college and can stand tall as positive role models for our KLF Kids. The Beacon of Excellence Award is presented during annual Gala Dinner & Caribbean Fête. Last year's inaugural recipient was Orlando Magic player J.J. Redick.
 2011 Beacon of Excellence Honoree
J.J. Redick and Adonal played together on the Orlando Magic up until Adonal's retirement in the fall of 2010. J.J. is a big supporter of Adonal Foyle and the Kerosene Lamp Foundation and even stepped in to represent Adonal when he was unable to attend a KLF fundraiser in Boston. We are excited to honor J.J. as the inaugural recipient of our Beacon of Excellence Award!
J.J. Redick is an American professional basketball player at the shooting guard position who plays for the Orlando Magic. He was selected 11th overall by the Orlando Magic in the 2006 NBA Draft. During his collegiate years, Redick played for Duke University. Duke retired his jersey on February 4, 2007.
Redick is known for his free throw and three-point shooting. He set ACC records for most points (which has since been surpassed by Tyler Hansbrough, formerly of the University of North Carolina), consecutive free throws made, and most career ACC tournament points; and set several Duke records, including most points in a single season. Redick is currently the all-time leading scorer for Duke.
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