PORTLAND — The Portland Trail Blazers‘ celebration of their 50th season will include a Virtual Fan Appreciation Day on Wednesday.

Festivities will include prizes, auctions, special video highlights and more at trailblazers.com/fans and on Blazers social media platforms, the team said Tuesday.

The team’s online auction will include autographed items, first-class air travel on Alaska Airlines and Trail Blazers-themed art. New items will be added every Wednesday at 1 p.m., with the auctions continuing through May 15. Money from the auctions will go to the Trail Blazers Foundation COVID-19 Relief Fund, which distributes money to nonprofits. To register for the auction, text “blazers” to 76278 or visit blazers.givesmart.com.

“We won’t let a postponed season stop us from showing our appreciation for the continued support from our fans for over five decades,” Chris McGowan, president and CEO of the Trail Blazers and Rose Quarter, said in a statement. “Virtual Fan Appreciation Day is a small way for us to bring our Rip City community together in spirit and say thank you for 50 amazing years, with more great years ahead.”

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