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SARASOTA (SNN-TV) – Last night at halftime of ESPN’s Iowa vs. Iowa State basketball game, SNN’s General Manager Ray Cole was interviewed by host Monica McNutt about his new book, Hangin‘ with Winners”.

One of the winners featured in the book, Sarasota’s own Dick Vitale, while recovering at home, gave Ray Cole and the book, much praise. 

“My buddy Ray Cole has got a terrific book its called Hangin‘ with Winners, baby, Hangin‘ with Winners. He has me down as one of his winners! Ray does a terrific job.” – Dick Vitale

With a portion of the proceeds from the book going towards the V foundation, Ray Cole has a special connection with Vitale, who is currently battling cancer after a recent lymphoma diagnosis. Having known each other for several years, both Cole and Vitale share a passion for helping those in need. 

“No one knows better than Dick Vitale, that cancer is a dreaded diseases that’s touched far, far too many lives. It was for that reason that the V foundation was founded 28 years ago. As Dick’s real close friend, Jimmy V, said during his famous speech at the inaugural ESPY’s in 1993, supporting the V foundation you just never know, it may save someone you love.” – Ray Cole

Pick up your copy of “Hangin‘ with Winners” online at Amazon or at your local Barnes & Noble.