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NBA Summer League hosting Vegas Strong First Responders Day

Posted at 3:13 PM, Jul 09, 2018
and last updated 2018-07-10 14:00:37-04

NBA Summer League will host its first Vegas Strong First Responders Day Wednesday.  

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Members of police, fire and emergency response services will receive $5 off entry with valid employment ID.

During half-time at the 5:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. games, there will be musical performances, recognition of Las Vegas first responders, Commission Chairman Steve Sisolak and 1 October survivors.

An online auction, with a booth located on concourse at the Thomas & Mack Center that features signed memorabilia, benefiting the Vegas Strong fund created by Clark County Commissioners. The fund provides academic scholarships for the children of the 58 victims. 

NBA Summer League has been a part of the Las Vegas community since 2004. On Wednesday, they will remember the victims and survivors of the 1 October tragedy.