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Blocks for Bucks

Phillips Murrah partners with OKC Thunder with Blocks for Bucks partnership.

What is Blocks for Bucks?

Blocks for Bucks began in November of 2017, when Phillips Murrah initiated our corporate partnership with the Thunder organization. Helping to improve the community is at the heart of our Firm’s mission, and attorneys and staff at Phillips Murrah are huge Thunder fans. So, the prospect of benefiting the work of Thunder Cares while recognizing our home team’s accomplishments in blocking shots with this exciting and entertaining campaign was irresistible.

The premise of Blocks for Bucks is simple: For each blocked shot that the Thunder forces at home games during the regular season, Phillips Murrah donates $100 to Thunder Cares. As the Thunder team racks up blocks throughout the season, video highlights are posted at the Blocks for Bucks page on the Thunder’s website, along with a blocks counter and a running donation amount tally.

“Our partnership with the Oklahoma City Thunder accomplishes two goals,” explained Dave Rhea, Marketing Director at Phillips Murrah. “One, we love supporting the Thunder team, and it’s a delight to have our brand associated with such a celebrated organization. Two, through this partnership, we’re able to help fund the good works that Thunder Cares does, which fits perfectly with our commitment to the community.”

What is Blocks for Bucks?

Blocks for Bucks began in November of 2017, when Phillips Murrah initiated our corporate partnership with the Thunder organization. Helping to improve the community is at the heart of our Firm’s mission, and attorneys and staff at Phillips Murrah are huge Thunder fans. So, the prospect of benefiting the work of Thunder Cares while recognizing our home team’s accomplishments in blocking shots with this exciting and entertaining campaign was irresistible.

The premise of Blocks for Bucks is simple: For each blocked shot that the Thunder forces at home games during the regular season, Phillips Murrah donates $100 to Thunder Cares. As the Thunder team racks up blocks throughout the season, video highlights are posted at the Blocks for Bucks page on the Thunder’s website, along with a blocks counter and a running donation amount tally.

“Our partnership with the Oklahoma City Thunder accomplishes two goals,” explained Dave Rhea, Marketing Director at Phillips Murrah. “One, we love supporting the Thunder team, and it’s a delight to have our brand associated with such a celebrated organization. Two, through this partnership, we’re able to help fund the good works that Thunder Cares does, which fits perfectly with our commitment to the community.”

blocks for bucks check presentation 2020

Who Benefits from Blocks for Bucks?

Since initiating Blocks For Bucks in 2017, Phillips Murrah has donated more than $94,000 to the Thunder Cares Foundation. Thunder Cares’ community outreach projects are focused on making a positive impact in our community, and we are proud to play a part in supporting them through our corporate partnership with the Oklahoma City Thunder.

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Over four seasons of our Blocks for Bucks campaign, we have seen some monster blocks, like this classic from the 2019 season! Click the Play Button to watch.

Who Benefits from Blocks for Bucks?

Since initiating Blocks For Bucks in 2017, our Firm has donated a total of $56,000 to the Thunder Cares Foundation. Thunder Cares’ community outreach projects are focused on making a positive impact in our community, and we are proud to play a part in supporting them through our corporate partnership with the Oklahoma City Thunder.

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Over four seasons of our Blocks for Bucks campaign, we have seen some monster blocks, like this classic from the 2019 season! Click the Play Button to watch.
Phillips Murrah Director Josh Edwards and Oklahoma City Thunder Director of Community Relations Erin Oldfield discuss how the Phillips Murrah Blocks for Bucks campaign directly benefits the community through our donation to the Thunder Cares Foundation.

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