Sports Careers RSO and students in the Sports Communication program at Ferris State University will host the 17th annual Heart to Heart Hand in Hand basketball game on Tuesday, April 18 at 7 p.m. inside Jim Wink Arena.  

 

The basketball game will feature Area 5 Special Olympians playing alongside Ferris men’s and women’s basketball players in unified red and white teams. Bulldog head coaches Andy Bronkema and Kurt Westendorp will coach the teams. 

 

Alongside the basketball game, spectators will have the opportunity to enjoy halftime activities. These activities include a dunk contest by Ferris athletes featuring celebrity judges, a game of musical chairs and a performance by the Ferris dance team. 

 

Area 5 Special Olympics will also hold several raffles including a 50/50. 

 

For those unable to attend in person, you can support Area 5 Special Olympics through the Sports Careers RSO Venmo account (@SportsCareers-RSO). Any donation supporting Area 5 Special Olympics athletes is highly appreciated.  

 

Special Olympics is a non-profit organization whose mission is to provide opportunities for people with intellectual disabilities to build self-confidence and social skills through sports. 

 

If you have any further questions regarding this event, please reach out to sandraalspach@ferris.edu, riderd1@ferris.edu or keiserb1@ferris.edu