The 13th Annual Shooting Touch GALA
Together, we created a night of celebration and meaningful impact.
On April 12, 2025, we gathered at the Buckminster House for an unforgettable evening celebrating the 13th Annual Shooting Touch Gala. To everyone who attended and supported the event—thank you. Your presence made it a powerful and inspiring night that truly embodied the heart of our mission.
The energy in the room was electric, as guests came together to celebrate the impact of Shooting Touch in both Boston and Rwanda. From moving stories shared by athletes, parents, and staff, to the vibrant sense of community that filled the space, every moment reminded us: this work is bigger than basketball.
We were honored to have Hannah O’Flynn and Melisa Valdez lead the evening as our emcees, bringing warmth and grace to the stage. A huge thank you to Grant Williams for energizing the crowd as our auctioneer, and to our incredible honorees, Al Horford and Christina Pham, for their unwavering dedication to using sport as a vehicle for change.
Because of our amazing community, more youth and women now have access to life-changing opportunities through our programs. We are so grateful for your continued support—and excited for what’s next.
We express our endless gratitude to our 2025 Gala sponsors—your generosity and support made this night (and our work) possible. To those who supported during our live auction and Fund-A-Need segments, thank you for the difference you are making in the lives of our beneficiaries.
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2025 Gala Sponsors
PRESENTING SPONSORS:
The Edgerley Family Foundation | The Lowell S. & Betty L. Dunn Family Foundation
The Shaughnessy Family Foundation
CHAMPION SPONSOR:
Jim Quagliaroli
MVP SPONSORS:
Children's Sports Medicine Foundation, Inc. | Ernst and Young | Granite Telecommunications Highland Street Foundation | ISlide, Inc. | The Layden Family | The Mussafer Family Foundation
SLAM DUNK SPONSORS:
American Family Insurance | Berkshire Bank | The Boston Celtics | NDUR | Oklahoma City Thunder | Tony Teixeira & The Roxbury Latin School
ALLEY- OOP SPONSORS:
Boston Women's Basketball Partnerships LLC | Cathy Hall | Harmony Wealth Partners | John Montgomery
PROGRAM SUPPORTERS:
The Boston Celtics | Comic Relief | Converse | Dick Sporting Goods | Dream Big!
New Balance | NBA Africa | NBA Foundation | Noble & Greenough School
The Pat Connaughton Foundation | Play With Purpose Fund | Puma
MEDIA PARTNER:
NBC Boston
Stay Tuned for Our 14th Annual Gala in 2026
We’re already looking ahead to next year’s celebration! Stay connected—more details about the 14th Annual Shooting Touch Gala will be announced soon.