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Spurs host community event for flood and shooting survivors

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 17, 2026, 7:46 PM

Last updated Oct 17, 2026

Spurs host community event for flood and shooting survivors
Summary

The San Antonio Spurs held their Sport for Healing Night on October 16, 2026, at the Frost Bank Center. The team invited nearly 1,000 first responders and community members affected by recent tragedies, including the Central Texas floods and the Uvalde school shooting. Guests enjoyed a dinner and received a chance to watch the Spurs defeat the Sacramento Kings 126-97 in their preseason finale. Spurs coach Mitch Johnson emphasized the importance of supporting those affected and honoring first responders. The team's commitment to aiding the community has been ongoing since the 2022 shooting and the floods in 2025.

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By the Numbers
  • •The event featured nearly 1,000 attendees from affected communities.
  • •Dylan Harper scored 19 points in the Spurs' preseason finale.
  • •Coach Mitch Johnson highlighted the role of first responders in community support.
  • •The Spurs have supported Uvalde with over $100,000 in donations.
  • •Michelle Prescott, a paramedic, received recognition for her crisis response efforts.
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  • 7:46 PMYahoo Sports — Spurs host first responders, community members from devastated communities
What they're saying
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The club's Sport for Healing Night was the club's latest effort to help ease the pain of those affected by recent tragedies, including the Hill Country floods.

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