September 27, 2025

SSN Ambassadors Debut

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The Shining Stars Ambassadors special needs basketball team will be traveling to Carteret, N.J. this weekend to face Carteret PBA local 47 in a unified game to promote understanding and friendship in an inclusive environment. 
 
The Ambassadors -- part of the Shining Stars Network -- which shines the light on the special needs community, consists of players from around the state, including Carteret's own Kate McGrath, who will take the court on Saturday, Nov. 4th at the Carteret High School gym. Tip off is 12:00 Noon.
 
General admission is $5. Individuals with special needs and their families will be allowed in free of charge. 
 
Special thanks to all of our sponsors for their generous donations:
 
Diamond Sponsors 
 
-- Mayor's Charity Fund
-- Carteret PBA Local 47
-- Folgore Mobile Welding
-- Valiant Family Foundation
-- Burger Express
 
Platinum Sponsor 
 
-- Carteret Business Partnership
 
Gold Sponsor
 
Garden State Cold Storage
 
Silver Sponsors
 
-- PBA Honorary Local
-- Carteret Education Association
-- Mack Government Sales
 
Bronze Sponsor
 
Joseph Wutkowski, P.A.
 
To donate or become a sponsor, please contact Mike Curci at 908-294-2101.
 
Shining Stars Network creates inclusive events in the community to help promote understanding and friendship in an inclusive environment through sports, dances and our annual talent shows. Visit our website at www.ShiningStarsNetwork.org to find out more.
 
Shining Stars Network is a registered 501(c)3 non profit organization.