Toronto, Oakland mayors encourage Raptors, Warriors fans to compete in charity challenge

BarDown Staff

What can we expect from Leonard in Game 1?

Game 1 of the NBA Finals tips off on Thursday night in Toronto as the Raptors host the reigning back-to-back NBA champion Golden State Warriors.

While the players will be battling it out on the hardwood, fans from each city will have a chance to go head-to-head in a friendly competition to see who can raise more money towards charity during the seven-game series.

We’re calling it the #NBAFinals Charity Challenge. Our @SickKids patients are ready to cheer on the @Raptors, are you? Help our city win on and off the court by supporting @SickKids Foundation at https://t.co/LnRzB9ZrH1 pic.twitter.com/DMU8RHA7Jm
— John Tory (@JohnTory) May 30, 2019

Raptors fans will be representing the SickKids Foundation, while Warriors fans will be raising money towards the Alameda County Community Food Bank and the San Francisco-Marin Food Bank.

Hey #DubNation! As the @warriors gear up for Game 1 of the #NBAFinals - we're ready to battle off the court in the 5th #FoodBankFinals w/ @SFMFoodBank. Let's show #Raptors fans how generous #Dubs fans are: https://t.co/ZOZo9Z8IWM #StrengthInNeighbors #StrengthInNumbers pic.twitter.com/qFx0yjC3i4
— Alameda CC Food Bank (@ACCFB) May 30, 2019

Hey #DubNation - The #NBAFinals is heating up & so too the #FoodBankFinals challenge with @ACCFB. Let's show #Raptors fans how generous Bay Area #Warriors fans can be. Help feed a struggling family today! #FoodForAll #StrengthInNeighbors

Details - https://t.co/Iw48X6shg5 pic.twitter.com/MWJSyLcVu3
— San Francisco-Marin Food Bank (@SFMFoodBank) May 30, 2019

While fans go head-to-head in the charitable competition during the NBA Finals, Toronto Mayor John Tory also put up a case of Henderson Beer Co., a St. Lawrence Market peameal bacon sandwich, Spacing Store apparel and a cup of Tim Hortons coffee, while Oakland Libby Schaaf will put up Oakland’s best coffee, beer, BBQ sauce, and Oaklandish apparel.

Looking forward to a great #NBAFinals showcasing two fantastic teams and some charitable fun between two world-class cities! #WeTheNorth
— John Tory (@JohnTory) May 30, 2019

The Raptors took both games against the Warriors this season, outscoring Golden State 244-221 in the two games.