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Toronto Raptors partner Sobeys awarded two sets of tickets for Game 5 of the NBA finals to two loyal fans who camped out at Jurassic Park outside Scotiabank Arena for several days. Erika DeHaas, director of Customer Acquisition, Media & Innovation for Sobeys, was on hand to surprise the two uber-loyal Toronto Raptors fans with the unexpected gift.

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