{"id":98888,"date":"2025-12-23T20:52:12","date_gmt":"2025-12-23T20:52:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/98888\/"},"modified":"2025-12-23T20:52:12","modified_gmt":"2025-12-23T20:52:12","slug":"spurs-nba-players-surprise-children-with-gifts-for-christmas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/98888\/","title":{"rendered":"Spurs NBA players surprise children with gifts for Christmas"},"content":{"rendered":"

The San Antonio Spurs continued their annual tradition of dressing up as Santa and his elves to deliver holiday cheer to local children.<\/p>\n

Spurs forwards Harrison Ingram and Julian Champagnie put on the suits this time and helped deliver presents on Monday.<\/p>\n

Several families were surprised by the Spurs players and even Frosty the Snowman. They opened Christmas gifts donated by Elf Louise at a special event hosted by JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort and Spa. <\/p>\n

\"\"Spurs player Harrison Ingram spends time with families as they open Christmas gifts donated by the Elf Louise Christmas Project during the Spurs Season of Giving event at JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa on Monday. Credit: Salgu Wissmath for the San Antonio Report<\/p>\n

Part of the annual NBA Season of Giving, this event was a partnership between the Spurs, Elf Louise Christmas Project, Opportunity Home and JW Marriott. <\/p>\n

The families that were invited are residents of Opportunity Home, the city\u2019s housing authority. They were also gifted Spurs swag bags.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe holidays can be a difficult time for many families, especially this year as some face added challenges,\u201d Patricia Mejia, chief\u00a0impact\u00a0and inclusion officer at Spurs Sports and Entertainment, said in a statement. \u201cSeason of Giving is about meeting our community where they are, extending a hand, sharing joy and helping ensure every family feels supported and seen.\u201d<\/p>\n

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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tLaura Garcia is the managing editor of the San Antonio Report. A former evening news editor at The Texas Tribune, she previously reported on the business of health care at the San Antonio Express-News…\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
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