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Business Upturn
6 days ago
- Business
- Business Upturn
BARBURRITO SCORES BIG FOR BUCKETS & BORDERS: OVER $54,000 RAISED THROUGH ALL-STAR CAMPAIGN
By GlobeNewswire Published on June 6, 2025, 18:00 IST Toronto, Ontario, June 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — BarBurrito is proud to announce the results of its recent partnership with NBA stars Kelly Olynyk and Gradey Dick—raising an incredible $54,083 for Buckets & Borders, anon-profit committed to revitalizing basketball courts and uniting communities through sport. In January 2025, BarBurrito tipped off the year with a high-impact campaign featuringtwo limited-time menu items: The Classic Kelly and The Hungry Gradey. For every itemsold, $1 was donated to Buckets & Borders. Thanks to the overwhelming support fromour fans and communities across Canada, we surpassed our $25,000 donation pledge—more than doubling our goal. 'We couldn't be more grateful to our guests and to Kelly and Gradey for helping us turna delicious idea into real community impact,' said Alex Shtein, Founder & CEO ofBarBurrito. 'This campaign wasn't just about burritos—it was about giving back to our community that has always supported us.' A Slam Dunk for CommunitiesBuckets & Borders has been working to transform outdoor basketball spaces andempower youth through art, sport, and culture. Funds raised will go directly towardrefurbishing courts and supporting youth-led programming in underserved neighborhoods. 'This partnership was about more than fundraising—it was about hope, access, andbringing people together,' said Justin Lee, Co-Founder of Buckets & Borders.'BarBurrito's commitment has made a tangible difference, and we're just getting started.' What's Next?BarBurrito continues to look for opportunities to support causes that matter through its'Food for Every Mood' platform and beyond. Stay tuned for more community-driven initiatives throughout 2025. Attachment Disclaimer: The above press release comes to you under an arrangement with GlobeNewswire. Business Upturn takes no editorial responsibility for the same. GlobeNewswire provides press release distribution services globally, with substantial operations in North America and Europe.
Yahoo
15-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Raptors GM Sends Clear Message Before NBA Draft
The Toronto Raptors finished 30-52 this past season, the seventh-worst record in the NBA. They now have a 31.9 percent chance to land a top-four 2025 NBA Draft pick and a 7.5 percent chance to get the No. 1 spot, via Tankathon. This draft class features college stars Cooper Flagg, Dylan Harper, and Ace Bailey, along with promising players such as Tre Johnson and VJ Edgecombe. The Raptors' last pick was guard/forward Gradey Dick out of Kansas at No. 13 overall in 2023, who averaged 14.4 points on 41 percent shooting (35 percent 3 PT) with 3.6 rebounds and 1.8 assists this season. Advertisement Their most recent lottery pick before that was forward Scottie Barnes out of Florida State in 2021, who won Rookie of the Year in '22 and All-Star honors in '24. However, Toronto general manager Bobby Webster is still hungry to add more talent, via TSN. Jan 28, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Toronto Raptors forward Scottie Barnes (4) reacts with guard Gradey Dick (1) after taking the lead in the final seconds against the Atlanta Hawks during the second half at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images© Dale Zanine-Imagn Images 'We are looking for two-way players, we are looking for players that compete, we are looking for players with a chip on their shoulder/really tough work ethic,' he said. "If you look back, I think this will be our fourth lottery pick since we've [this regime has] been here. You think back to Jakob [Poetl] at nine, Scottie at four, Gradey at 13," he continued. "When we do have one of these picks this high, there's an increased awareness and focus within the organization to do our background and select the player that fits best for us." Advertisement "We're excited for the challenge, and we're looking forward to making a good draft pick," he concluded.
