Maine Story To Air Prior To NCAA Final Four® Games

MAINE’S OWN PATRICK THIBODEAU AND JOSH TITUS STORY TO AIR NATIONALLY PRIOR TO NCAA FINAL FOUR® GAMES APRIL 4TH

Patrick Thibodeau of Greely High School and Josh Titus of Edward Little High School will be featured in a special human interest segment that will air prior to Saturday's NCAA Final Four® Mens Games. Their story is expected to be between 8 and 10 minutes long and will air nationally during CBS's pre-game coverage between 4:00 and 6:00 p.m. EST on Saturday, April 4.

Background:
High school seniors Josh Titus and Patrick Thibodeau truly embody the spirit of basketball and achieved greatness – all while overcoming great obstacles. Josh Titus has autism and Patrick Thibodeau has Down Syndrome. And, together, they have inspired the entire state of Maine.

Maine McDonald’s Owner/Operators were so inspired by their individual stories that they created a special award called the McDonald’s Spirit of the Game Award that was presented to the two athletes at the March 13th Maine McDonald’s High School Senior All-Star Basketball Awards Banquet. This award honored these two young men who embody the spirit of the sport, who exemplify sportsmanship, who support and inspire their teammates and coaching staff, and who show an ability to overcome obstacles and boundaries.

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The Maine McDonald’s owners are sending Josh, Patrick and their parents to the Final Four games where they will receive the V.I.P. treatment that they deserve. For these two families, this trip is a dream come true. In essence, basketball is their lives. They love the sport; they embody the spirit.