Ferris State University (FSU) Sports Communication Program will be hosting “Heart to Heart Hand to Hand” basketball game to honor the Area 5 Special Olympics of Michigan organization. The FSU Men’s and Women’s basketball teams will unify with athletes from Area 5 to perform an exhibition game. The event will also be sponsored by Dean Transportation.

The basketball game will take place in the Wink Arena, located at the Ewigleben Sports Complex on the southwest side of campus on Tuesday, April 16 at 7 p.m.

In attendance will be athletes from Area 5 Special Olympics of Michigan, Pat Rosales, Regional Manager of Special Olympics West Michigan and Director of Special Olympics Michigan Area 5, the FSU Men’s and Women’s basketball teams, and students from the FSU Sports Communication Program.

There will also be a "Lightning" contest between four Ferris athletics teams and a round of musical chairs featuring the Special Olympics College Club at halftime. The event will also contain a “Miracle Minute,” giving guests an opportunity to donate to Area 5 Special Olympics of Michigan.