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Defending Durham Community Fundraiser Wrap

What an incredible event! The Durham Heroes Fundraiser Tournament was a huge success thanks to the amazing support from our community, players, sponsors, and viewers like you. Together, we raised vital funds for Durham’s public schools, our city’s first responders, and those communities recovering from tragedy. The energy, teamwork, and generosity were inspiring from start to finish. We’re so grateful for everyone who donated, volunteered, and tuned in.

Even though the show has wrapped, our mission continues! The Durham Heroes Fundraiser may be off the air, but we’re still raising money to support the teachers, firefighters, police officers, and EMS professionals who keep our community strong every day. Your donation today can still make a real difference — helping classrooms get the resources they need and ensuring our first responders have the tools to keep Durham safe. Let’s keep the momentum going and show our heroes that we’ve got their backs.

Donate anytime at DefendingDurham.org donation link or scan the QR Code!

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