COURT TO COMMUNITY: SPURS GIVE & SPURS OUTREACH INITIATIVES

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SBGB and Jakob helped Santa surprise kids at Ross Elementary School:

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About Hope to Dream:

Hope To Dream believes that every child should have a good night's sleep and a bed to call their own. We believe by helping a child sleep well, they are poised to lead a healthier and more productive life.

We provide a twin mattress, bed frame, bedding and pillow to a deserving child; a child who might otherwise suffer the negative physical and emotional effects of sleep deprivation.

Ashley HomeStores donate a portion of the mattress sales to Hope To Dream. Since 2010 Hope To Dream gifted over 60,000 children in North America with twin beds for a better night's sleep.

https://www.ahopetodream.com/en/whoweare


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Busy day for the Spurs yesterday. They had practice in the morning, then in the evening hosted the eighth annual Champions Against Hunger dinner to raise funds for the San Antonio Food Bank:

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A wonderful cause and a sumptuous way to support it. Great to see Dejounte out and about!

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Spurs volunteer as servers for 8th Annual Champions Against Hunger Dinner

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https://www.ksat.com/sports/nba/spurs/spurs-volunteer-as-servers-for-8th-annual-champions-against-hunger-dinner


Also from Pop during the interview:

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In case anyone feels there he goes again spouting unrelated politics -

Related:

San Antonio Food Bank care centers help federal workers pinched by government shutdown

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Some more details about the fundraising dinner:

San Antonio Spurs give an assist to beat hunger Champions Against Hunger Dinner

The San Antonio Spurs personally dished out dinner Monday night to help the San Antonio Food Bank provide nutritious meals to children, seniors and families in its 16-county service area.

Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich shared light-hearted conversation with diners as players grabbed wine bottles and began filling glasses instead of hoops at the eighth annual Champions Against Hunger Dinner at The Grill at Leon Springs.

The event, featuring the culinary creations of chef Thierry Burkle, sells out each year, and has generated more than $1 million to fight hunger.

Spurs point guard Patty Mills said the event is a time for the team to help the community and for their younger players to have fun.

“The food bank has been doing some wonderful things for a long time now,” Mills said. “It’s very heartfelt for our coach and for our organization.”

The $1,500-per-person dinner attended by about 175 guests was expected to fund some 1.8 million meals.

Various companies and organizations such as Valero, Capital Group and the Gordon Hartman Family Foundation each had a table at the event.

Although the food bank holds brunches, galas, golf tournaments and a 5K run, the annual dinner, despite being “low key in many respects,” is the organization’s largest fund-raiser and one with the easiest return on effort, said Eric Cooper, the food bank’s president and CEO.

“The key ingredient is the Spurs,” he said. “You’re able to sit around a table with others as a family and see the players being themselves, volunteering and having fun. They’re hustling on the floor, greeting guests and serving them.”

Although the dinner supports all of the food bank programs, “Coach Pop always wants to do everything we can to feed kids, so we make that a priority” in using the proceeds, Cooper said. The organization estimates one in four children in San Antonio experiences hunger.

“As for the players, they come from all different backgrounds,” he said. “Some know poverty, and probably hunger. I think they all get it.”

https://www.mysanantonio.com/news/local/article/San-Antonio-Spurs-give-an-assist-to-beat-hunger-13550684.php#photo-16806318

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DeMar's supporting an upcoming fundraiser for Lupus Canada, an organization close to his heart:

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Video summary about last week's fundraiser for the San Antonio Food Bank:

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WOW this is really cool:

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A look back with appreciation for those who helped and continue to help shape positive paths:

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Lonnie Walker IV hosts fundraiser for Boys & Girls Clubs of San Antonio
The rookie continues to shine and show why he’s a great fit for the Spurs Culture

News 4 San Antonio’s Jeff Garcia shared a press release involving Lonnie Walker IV hosting This Thursday, February 28th the Strikes For Kids San Antonio Bowling Classic takes place at The Main Event Entertainment Center.

Strikes for Kids if a charitable organization that brings athletes of various disciplines together with fans and their families in a fun environment. The community 501(c)(3) has a Bike Giveaway Program, Backpack Giveaway Program, and a Scholarship Giveaway Program.

Our mission is to coordinate these events nationally that empower and inspire the youth to achieve their goals and motivate them to become the leaders of tomorrow. We enrich the lives of students and youth organizations in the community in which these events are held by partnering up with various organizations that reward the children for their hard work in the classroom, demonstrating great behavior and excelling in sports.

https://www.poundingtherock.com/2019/2/24/18238122/spurs-rookie-guard-lonnie-walker-iv-hosts-fundraiser-for-boys-girls-clubs-of-san-antonio

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Love Dejounte! So good to see him back and around more:

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