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The Oklahoma City Thunder Community Foundation will stage a fundraising night at the Jones Assembly on Oct. 15, pairing music, free food and on-site surprises with a raffle of player-signed items and other prizes. Organizers say the proceeds will directly support youth programs and community projects across Oklahoma, making the evening more than just entertainment—it’s a local funding boost for services and facilities that serve young people statewide.
What the evening will look like
The event, billed as Play For Good, runs from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. and mixes trivia, bingo-style games and live DJ sets. Attendees will receive complimentary food and beverages, and the program includes interactive moments meant to showcase the foundation’s recent work.
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According to foundation leaders, a few mascots and surprise guests will appear during the night, and emcees will lead several rounds of games designed to keep the crowd engaged while prizes are awarded.
Prizes, highlights and experiences
- Autographed player memorabilia and framed keepsakes
- Official Thunder merchandise and player-worn items
- Smaller giveaway prizes across multiple rounds, led by a live DJ
- Grand-prize opportunity: a potential game-day experience during the 2024–25 season
Organizers stress that winning moments are part of the entertainment, but the larger aim is to connect donors and community members to the charity’s on-the-ground investments.
Where the money goes
The fundraiser supports the work of the Thunder Community Foundation, which has a record of building and renovating local facilities and directing grants to nonprofits serving youth. Over the past several years the foundation has helped construct dozens of community courts and completed multiple room renovations that benefit local programs.
Last season the foundation launched an inaugural grant cohort that directed roughly $100,000 back into community projects. Leaders say they plan to expand that grant program this year, inviting additional nonprofit partners to apply for funding.
Those investments are described by organizers as targeted efforts to improve places where children learn, play and gather—projects with visible, long-term effects in neighborhoods across the state.
Why events like this matter
Foundation executives frame nights like Play For Good as both a fundraiser and a public introduction to their work. Beyond ticket revenue, the gatherings create opportunities for direct interaction between donors, program recipients and staff, helping to turn one-off support into sustained partnerships.
Rumble the Bison and other Thunder-affiliated figures are expected to appear, offering a familiar face for families and fans while spotlighting the nonprofits that benefit from the foundation’s grants.
Organizers say the combination of entertainment and transparency makes these events effective: guests enjoy a social evening while learning how their contributions translate into local projects, from rebuilt courts to grant-funded programs.
