Detroit Pistons Host Best Buddies Night

Pistons Night — Michigan State Director Jonathan Ganci (left) with participants.

Detroit, MI, April 10, 2024 — The Detroit Pistons hosted a Best Buddies Night with Best Buddies in Michigan, the state branch of Best Buddies International, a nonprofit dedicated to creating opportunities for friendship, employment, leadership development and inclusive living for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), on March 9 when they took on the Dallas Mavericks.

The Pistons recognized Best Buddies’ efforts to spread inclusion throughout the game. Best Buddies participants were invited to join the Pistons’ high-five line, getting to meet and encourage the Pistons’ players prior to the game.

The participants received free Pistons gear, and after the game, participants were invited onto the floor to shoot a free throw. The Pistons also donated a percentage of ticket proceeds to Best Buddies in Michigan to benefit local programs.

Learn more about Best Buddies in Michigan here.

About Best Buddies
Best Buddies^® is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to establishing a global volunteer movement that creates opportunities for one-to-one friendships, integrated employment, leadership development, inclusive living, and family support for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Founded in 1989 by Anthony K. Shriver, Best Buddies is a vibrant organization that has grown from one original chapter to nearly 3,000 middle school, high school, and college chapters worldwide. Today, Best Buddies’ 12 formal programs — Elementary Schools, Middle Schools, High Schools, Colleges, Citizens, e-Buddies®, Jobs, Ambassadors, Promoters, Transitions, Inclusive Living and Eunie’s Buddies— engage participants in each of the 50 states and in 45 countries, positively impacting the lives of nearly one million people with and without disabilities around the world. In many cases, as a result of their involvement with Best Buddies, people with intellectual and developmental disabilities secure rewarding jobs, live on their own, become inspirational leaders, and make lifelong friendships. For more information, please visit bestbuddies.org or connect with us via Facebook, Instagram or Twitter.