While celebrating the Flutie Foundation’s 25-year dedication to the autistic community, the Suffolk Men’s Basketball team had a meaningful time building their team traditions.

Please listen to Michael Plansky’s conversation with the Basketball Strong Podcast, in which they dived into the founding of You’re With Us!, and how Michael’s personal experiences had shaped his philosophy of coaching and changing the world.

The You’re With Us! and Wellesley Country Club 2023 Pickleball Outing was the first large-scale event for You’re With Us, a non-profit organization that seeks to create more inclusion opportunities for young adults with disabilities. The evening was a product of the sponsors’ generous support and the planning team’s dedication to creating a sense of belonging for ALL.

Some people may experience different things than what were on my list, but the impact of that inclusion is just as powerful because it changes our perception of ourselves. It makes us feel important and that we have a right to shape the lives we want.