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From Peru to Norway, fans around the world give thanks to the Raptors for being their light in a year full of darkness

Sports, at their very best, provide an escape from the outside world.

To say the year 2020 has been challenging from a global perspective would be an understatement. And through it all, Canada’s global sports team has provided some respite for its fans near and far.

These Toronto Raptors fans from around the world wanted to share what this season meant to them and how their favourite team gave them hope in a year often overshadowed by darkness.

Helen Stratigos Scarborough, Ont.

Through this surreal, isolating, often depressing year, the Raptors brought a steady source of light.