In a joyous evening of basketball, the Rochester Adams Boys Basketball program held a fundraiser benefitting Dutton Farm on January 31st!
Adams Boys Basketball revived its charity basketball game that went on hiatus in 2021 due to COVID. The 2022 event took place on Monday, January 31, 2022 at 7pm at the Adams HS main gym. The athletes from Dutton Farm took on Adams Boys Varsity for an exciting match up where the Farmers were victorious over the Highlanders with a final score of Dutton Farm 43, Adams 32.
Adams JV and Varsity cheerleaders performed and led the crowd in chants and cheers supporting the athletes. At half-time, a heated game of “Lightening” raised additional money and earned prizes for the winners.
Players from Dutton Farm and Adams compete under the basket!
Photos Courtesy Khris Lee
Sponsor Neil King Physical Therapy donated t-shirts worn by the DF participants and sold to fans and supporters as part of the fundraiser. Adams Athletic Boosters collected tips at the concession stand for the cause. Dutton Farm sold over 250 slices of pizza with pies donated by Jet’s Pizza -Five Points in Auburn Hills. EveryBody by Dutton Farm had a pop-up shop featuring candles + bath and body products made by adults with developmental disabilities. Adams Cheer Dad Khris Lee captured all the action on film as the game day photographer. Between gate earnings, generous donations and t-shirt sales, the partnership between Adams Boys Basketball and Dutton Farm raised over $3,500. A fun time was had by all at this wonderful community event.
(l - r) Pasquale Cusumano-Principal Adams High School, Justice Mimms - Senior, Gunner Walters - Senior, Jessica Tonti- Dutton Farm Participant, Kim Staudacher - Community Relations @Dutton Farm, Rebecca Smither - Dutton Farm Participant, Jaret Thomas - Head Varsity Coach Adams Boys Basketball
Photos Courtesy Khris Lee
Dutton Farm is a 501c3 non-profit organization located in Rochester Hills, Michigan. “We exist, to change the world and inspire others to see all people with disabilities treated with equality, valued for who they are and given equal opportunity to achieve their dreams.” For more information about Dutton Farm visit duttonfarm.org