When the Portland Trail Blazers meet the Oklahoma City Thunder tonight, it’ll be a special evening in the Moda Center. The excitement has little to do with the records or prospects of the teams involved. By all accounts, they are marginal. Both franchises are aiming for lottery nirvana this year, not the Larry O’Brien Trophy.
But tonight, 1753 children, youth, and chaperones from around the Portland-Metropolitan area will descend on the arena to watch this game, thanks to you. Donations from Blazer’s Edge readers made the evening possible. Because of you, people who otherwise wouldn’t have had the chance to see their favorite team play in person will get the opportunity.