14th Annual Shooting Touch GALA AND WATCH PARTY
April 6, 2026 | Big Night Live | Boston, MA
Big Game. Bigger Impact. Biggest Night.
The 14th Annual Shooting Touch Gala & Watch Party brought our community together at Big Night Live on Championship Night, turning the energy of the Final Four into a night rooted in purpose.
The room reflected the full Shooting Touch community—athletes, partners, supporters, and program participants—united by a shared commitment to this work across Boston and Rwanda.
Throughout the night, that collective energy was on full display, highlighting how sport can bring people together, open doors to opportunity, and continue driving meaningful impact well beyond the court.
Voices That Moved the Room
Our Rwanda panel featuring Grant Williams, Pat Connaughton, and Nate Ament was a standout moment of the night. Through candid, experience-driven conversation, they shared perspectives on purpose, global connection, and the impact that extends far beyond basketball.
Recognizing Grant Williams
Grant Williams, NBA player and Shooting Touch board member, received the 2026 Game Changer Award in recognition of his continued impact and support of the organization.
Having experienced our programming firsthand in Rwanda, his commitment reflects a deep investment in the communities we serve.
2026 Champion SPONSORS:
2026 Game Changer SPONSORS:
program supporters:
Comic Relief | Converse | Dicks Sporting Goods | Dream Big! | NBA Africa | NBA Foundation | Noble and Greenough School | The Pat Connaughton Foundation | The Names Family Foundation | Puma | The Shaughnessy Family Foundation | Tom and Jennifer Levering | The Once Here Foundation | The Edgerley Family Foundation | Grant Wiliams Family Foundation | Tracy and Brad Stevens
media partner:
NBC Boston
Gala Awardees:
GAME CHANGER AWARD
2016 - Alex Gallagher
2017 - Jackie MacMullan presented by Brad Stevens
2018 - Farley Urmston and Karl Bandtel
2019 - Lisanne Comeau
2021 - Vin Bui
2023 - John and Holly Shaughnessy
2025 - Christina Pham
2026- Grant Williams
PLAYMAKER AWARD
2025 - Al Horford
