David Siracusa honored as Lightning Community Hero
The Lightning honored David Siracusa as the 40th Community Hero this season
by Press Release @LightningFDN / TampaBayLightning.com
TAMPA BAY - The Tampa Bay Lightning honored David Siracusa as the 40th Lightning Community Hero this season today at Religious Community Services (RCS) Pinellas. Siracusa, who received a $50,000 donation from the Lightning Foundation and the Lightning Community Heroes program, will donate to the money to RCS Pinellas. Despite the NHL pause, the Lightning will continue to honor the final Community Heroes of the season, including today's at RCS Pinellas. Each week the Lightning will travel to the hero's charity of choice to honor the great work done by the chosen Heroes. The Community Hero award is proudly celebrated by Jabil, who is the sponsor of the Lightning Community Hero Program.
Bruce DeGrace honored as Lightning Community Hero
The Lightning honored Bruce DeGrace as the 39th Community Hero this season
by Press Release @LightningFDN / TampaBayLightning.com
TAMPA BAY - The Tampa Bay Lightning honored Bruce DeGrace as the 39th Lightning Community Hero this season today at Neighborly Care in Clearwater. DeGrace, who received a $50,000 donation from the Lightning Foundation and the Lightning Community Heroes program, will donate to the money to Neighborly Care. Despite the NHL pause, the Lightning will continue to honor the final Community Heroes of the season, including today's at Neighborly Care. Each week the Lightning will travel to the hero's charity of choice to honor the great work done by the chosen Heroes. The Community Hero award is proudly celebrated by Jabil, who is the sponsor of the Lightning Community Hero Program.
Alan Bomstein honored as Lightning Community Hero
The Lightning honored Alan Bomstein as the 38th Community Hero this season
by Press Release @LightningFDN / TampaBayLightning.com
TAMPA BAY - The Tampa Bay Lightning honored Alan Bomstein as the 38th Lightning Community Hero this season today at AMALIE Arena on the Pepsi Porch. Bomstein, who received a $50,000 donation from the Lightning Foundation and the Lightning Community Heroes program, will donate the money to WEDU, the USF Foundation, Morton Plant Mease Foundation and Congregation Beth Shalom. Despite the NHL pause, the Lightning will continue to honor the final Community Heroes of the season, including today's at WEDU. Each week the Lightning will travel to the hero's charity of choice to honor the great work done by the chosen Heroes. The Community Hero award is proudly celebrated by Jabil, who is the sponsor of the Lightning Community Hero Program.
Mike Alstott honored as Lightning Community Hero
The Lightning honored Mike Alstott as the 37th Community Hero this season
by Press Release @LightningFDN / TampaBayLightning.com
TAMPA BAY - The Tampa Bay Lightning honored Mike Alstott as the 37th Lightning Community Hero this season today at the Mike Alstott Foundation in St. Petersburg. Alstott, who received a $50,000 donation from the Lightning Foundation and the Lightning Community Heroes program, will donate the money to the Mike Alstott Foundation. Despite the NHL pause, the Lightning will continue to honor the final Community Heroes of the season, including today's at the Mike Alstott Foundation. Each week the Lightning will travel to the hero's charity of choice to honor the great work done by the chosen Heroes. The Community Hero award is proudly celebrated by Jabil, who is the sponsor of the Lightning Community Hero Program.
Col. DJ Reyes honored as Lightning Community Hero
The Lightning honored Col. DJ Reyes as the 36th Community Hero this season
by Press Release @LightningFDN / TampaBayLightning.com
TAMPA BAY - The Tampa Bay Lightning honored Col. DJ Reyes as the 36th Lightning Community Hero this season today at Bay Legal Services in Tampa. Col. Reyes, who received a $50,000 donation from the Lightning Foundation and the Lightning Community Heroes program, will donate to Bay Legal Services, Hillsborough County Veterans Helping Veterans and Mentors for Hillsborough County Veterans. Despite the NHL pause, the Lightning will continue to honor the final Community Heroes of the season, including today's at Bay Legal Services. Each week the Lightning will travel to the hero's charity of choice to honor the great work done by the chosen Heroes. The Community Hero award is proudly celebrated by Jabil, who is the sponsor of the Lightning Community Hero Program.
Dr. Cameron Tebbi honored as Lightning Community Hero
Lightning to honor final seven Community Heroes over the next seven weeks
by Press Release @LightningFDN / TampaBayLightning.com
TAMPA BAY - The Tampa Bay Lightning honored Dr. Cameron Tebbi as the 35th Lightning Community Hero this season today at 1 Voice Foundation in Brandon, Florida. Dr. Tebbi, who received a $50,000 donation from the Lightning Foundation and the Lightning Community Heroes program, will donate to 1Voice Foundation. Despite the NHL pause, the Lightning will continue to honor the final Community Heroes of the season, including today's at 1 Voice Foundation. Each week the Lightning will travel to the hero's charity of choice to honor the great work done by the chosen Heroes. The Community Hero check presentation will also be attended by a representative of Jabil, who is the sponsor of the Lightning Community Hero suite and program.
Gary Markel honored as Lightning Community Hero
The Lightning honored Gary Markel as the 34th Community Hero this season
by Press Release @LightningFDN / TampaBayLightning.com
TAMPA BAY - The Tampa Bay Lightning honored Gary Markel as the 34th Lightning Community Hero this season during the first period of tonight's game against the Montreal Canadiens. Markel, who received a $50,000 donation from the Lightning Foundation and the Lightning Community Heroes program, will donate to Operation Healing Forces.
Kim Bauer honored as Lightning Community Hero
The Lightning honored Kim Bauer as the 33rd Community Hero this season
by Press Release @LightningFDN / TampaBayLightning.com
TAMPA BAY - The Tampa Bay Lightning honored Kim Bauer as the 33rd Lightning Community Hero this season during the first period of tonight's game against the Boston Bruins. Bauer, who received a $50,000 donation from the Lightning Foundation and the Lightning Community Heroes program, will donate to Angels Against Abuse.
Lightning's Community Hero program reaches $20 million milestone
Margaret McNutt, the program's 397th Hero, donates $50,000 to Noah's Ark of Central Florida
by Press Release @LightningFDN / TampaBayLightning.com
TAMPA BAY - The Tampa Bay Lightning honored Margaret McNutt as the 32nd Lightning Community Hero of the 2019-20 season during the first period of the team's game against the Calgary Flames this afternoon. McNutt is the program's 397th hero in the past nine years, and her charity of choice, Noah's Ark of Central Florida is the 518th non-profit in the Tampa Bay community to benefit from the program. In total, the Lightning Community Heroes Program, which is fully funded and supported by Jeff and Penny Vinik, has made 834 charitable donations, totaling $20 million to those 518 non-profits spread over seven counties in West Central Florida.
Dwight Raines honored as Lightning Community Hero
The Lightning honored Dwight Raines as the 31st Community Hero this season
by Press Release @LightningFDN / TampaBayLightning.com
TAMPA BAY - The Tampa Bay Lightning honored Dwight Raines as the 31st Lightning Community Hero this season during the first period of tonight's game against the Chicago Blackhawks. Raines, who received a $50,000 donation from the Lightning Foundation and the Lightning Community Heroes program, will donate to the Humane Society of Tampa Bay (HSTB).
Bob Morrison, Delano Stewart & David McQuay honored as Community Heroes
The Lightning honored Bob Morrison, Delano Stewart & David McQuay as the 30th Community Heroes this season
by Press Release @LightningFDN / TampaBayLightning.com
TAMPA BAY - The Tampa Bay Lightning honored Bob Morrison, Delano Stewart and David McQuay as the 30th Lightning Community Heroes this season during the first period of tonight's game against the Toronto Maple Leafs. Morrison, Stewart and McQuay, who received a $50,000 donation from the Lightning Foundation and the Lightning Community Heroes program, will donate to six different nonprofit organizations including the Hillsborough Education Foundation and Abe Brown Ministries.
Dr. Liana Fernandez Fox honored as Lightning Community Hero
The Lightning honored Dr. Liana Fernandez Fox as the 29th Community Hero this season
by Press Release @LightningFDN / TampaBayLightning.com
TAMPA BAY - The Tampa Bay Lightning honored Dr. Liana Fernandez Fox as the 29th Lightning Community Hero this season during the first period of tonight's game against the Philadelphia Flyers. Fox, who received a $50,000 donation from the Lightning Foundation and the Lightning Community Heroes program, will donate to Hillsborough Community College (HCC).
Pastor Jeff Singletary honored as Lightning Community Hero
The Lightning honored Pastor Jeff Singletary as the 28th Community Hero this season
by Press Release @TBLightning / TampaBayLightning.com
TAMPA BAY - The Tampa Bay Lightning honored Pastor Jeff Singletary as the 28th Lightning Community Hero this season during the first period of tonight's game against the Edmonton Oilers. Singletary, who received a $50,000 donation from the Lightning Foundation and the Lightning Community Heroes program, will donate to Huddle Touch, Inc.
Jordan Jasper honored as Lightning Community Hero of Tomorrow
The Lightning honored Jordan Jasper as the 27th Community Hero this season
by Press Release @LightningFDN / TampaBayLightning.com
TAMPA BAY - The Tampa Bay Lightning honored Jordan Jasper as the 27th Lightning Community Hero this season during the first period of tonight's game against the New York Islanders. Jasper, who received a $50,000 donation from the Lightning Foundation and the Lightning Community Heroes program, will donate half of the funds to the Tampa Bay History Center, while the other half will go towards a scholarship for his education
Mary Ann Saravanos honored as Lightning Community Hero
The Lightning honored Mary Ann Saravanos as the 26th Community Hero this season
by Jacob Lynn @TBLightning / TampaBayLightning.com
TAMPA BAY - The Tampa Bay Lightning honored Mary Ann Saravanos as the 26th Lightning Community Hero this season during the first period of tonight's game against the Pittsburgh Penguins. Saravanos, who received a $50,000 donation from the Lightning Foundation and the Lightning Community Heroes program, will donate to John Hopkins All Children's Hospital and the Greek Children's Fund of Florida.
Kathy and Jack Hunt honored as Lightning Community Heroes
The Lightning honored Kathy and Jack Hunt as the 25th Community Heroes this season
by Press Release @LightningFDN / TampaBayLightning.com
TAMPA BAY - The Tampa Bay Lightning honored Kathy and Jack Hunt as the 25th Lightning Community Heroes this season during the first period of tonight's game against the Vegas Golden Knights. The Hunts, who received a $50,000 donation from the Lightning Foundation and the Lightning Community Heroes program, will donate to Restored Hope of Dade City and Metropolitan Ministries.
Dwayne Hawkins honored as Lightning Community Hero
The Lightning honored Dwayne Hawkins as the 24th Community Hero this season
by Press Release @LightningFDN / TampaBayLightning.com
TAMPA BAY - The Tampa Bay Lightning honored Dwayne Hawkins as the 24th Lightning Community Hero this season during the first period of tonight's game against the Los Angeles Kings. Hawkins, who received a $50,000 donation from the Lightning Foundation and the Lightning Community Heroes program, will donate to the St. Petersburg Free Clinic, Florida Dream Center, Starting Right, Now and Christian Home & Bible School.
Robin Warren honored as Lightning Community Hero
The Lightning honored Robin Warren as the 23rd Community Hero this season
by Press Release @LightningFDN / TampaBayLightning.com
TAMPA BAY - The Tampa Bay Lightning honored Robin Warren as the 23rd Lightning Community Hero this season during the first period of tonight's game against the Arizona Coyotes. Warren, who received a $50,000 donation from the Lightning Foundation and the Lightning Community Heroes program, will donate to Project Prosper.
Anne Eason, Ph.D., honored as Lightning Community Hero
The Lightning honored Anne Eason Ph. D., as the 22nd Community Hero this season
by Press Release @LightningFDN / TampaBayLightning.com
TAMPA BAY - The Tampa Bay Lightning honored Anne Eason, Ph.D., as the 22nd Lightning Community Hero this season during the first period of tonight's game against the Vancouver Canucks. Eason, who received a $50,000 donation from the Lightning Foundation and the Lightning Community Heroes program, will donate to LEAP Tampa Bay through the Community Foundation of Tampa Bay.
Reverend Watson Haynes honored as Lightning Community Hero
The Lightning honored Reverend Watson Haynes as the 21st Community Hero this season
by Press Release @LightningFDN / TampaBayLightning.com
TAMPA BAY - The Tampa Bay Lightning honored Reverend Watson Haynes as the 21st Lightning Community Hero this season during the first period of tonight's game against the Detroit Red Wings. Haynes, who received a $50,000 donation from the Lightning Foundation and the Lightning Community Heroes program, will donate to Pinellas Urban League.
Betsy Moriarty honored as Lightning Community Hero
The Lightning honored Betsy Moriarity as the 20th Community Hero this season
by Press Release @LightningFDN / TampaBayLightning.com
TAMPA BAY - The Tampa Bay Lightning honored Betsy Moriarty as the 20th Lightning Community Hero this season during the first period of tonight's game against the Montreal Canadiens. Moriarty, who received a $50,000 donation from the Lightning Foundation and the Lightning Community Heroes program, will donate to A Kid's Place.
Annette Kirk honored as Lightning Community Hero
The Lightning honored Annette Kirk as the 19th Community Hero this season
by Press Release @TBLightning / TampaBayLightning.com
TAMPA BAY - The Tampa Bay Lightning honored Annette Kirk as the 19th Lightning Community Hero this season during the first period of tonight's game against the Florida Panthers. Kirk, who received a $50,000 donation from the Lightning Foundation and the Lightning Community Heroes program, will donate to Southeastern Guide Dogs and Gold Star Moms.
Susan Canty honored as Lightning Community Hero
The Lightning honored Susan Canty as the 18th Community Hero this season
by Press Release @TBLightning / TampaBayLightning.com
TAMPA BAY - The Tampa Bay Lightning honored Susan Canty as the 18th Lightning Community Hero this season during the first period of tonight's game against the Dallas Stars. Canty received a $50,000 donation from the Lightning Foundation and the Lightning Community Heroes program. She will donate to St. Petersburg Free Clinic, Pinellas Community Church Feed St. Pete, Pinellas County Habitat for Humanity and Daystar Life.
Andi Jacobs honored as Lightning Community Hero
The Lightning honored Andi Jacobs as the 17th Community Hero this season
by Press Release / TampaBayLightning.com
TAMPA BAY - The Tampa Bay Lightning honored Andi Jacobs as the 17th Lightning Community Hero this season during the first period of tonight's game versus the Ottawa Senators. Jacobs, who received a $50,000 donation from the Lightning Foundation and the Lightning Community Heroes program, will donate to Tampa Bay Job Links (TBJL).
Sally Campbell honored as Lightning Community Hero of Tomorrow
The Lightning honored Sally Campbell as the 16th Community Hero this season
by Press Release / TampaBayLightning.com
TAMPA BAY - The Tampa Bay Lightning honored Sally Campbell as the 16th Lightning Community Hero this season during the first period of tonight's game versus the Washington Capitals. Campbell received a $50,000 donation from the Lightning Foundation and the Lightning Community Heroes program. She will donate half the funds to the American Cancer Society/Hope Lodge, while the other half will go towards a scholarship for her own education.
Lisa Brock honored as Lightning Community Hero
The Lightning honored Lisa Brock as the 15th Community Hero this season
by Press Release / TampaBayLightning.com
TAMPA BAY - The Tampa Bay Lightning honored Lisa Brock as the 15th Lightning Community Hero this season during the first period of tonight's game versus the Boston Bruins. Brock received a $50,000 donation from the Lightning Foundation and the Lightning Community Heroes program. She will donate to Starting Right Now, Big Brothers Big Sisters and The Spring of Tampa Bay.
David Finkel honored as Lightning Community Hero
The Lightning honored David Finkel as the 14th Community Hero this season
by Press Release / TampaBayLightning.com
TAMPA BAY - The Tampa Bay Lightning honored David Finkel as the 14th Lightning Community Hero this season during the first period of tonight's game versus the New York Islanders. Finkel, who received a $50,000 donation from the Lightning Foundation and the Lightning Community Heroes program, will donate to Feeding Tampa Bay.
Greg Davis honored as Lightning Community Hero of Tomorrow
The Lightning honored Greg Davis as the 13 Community Hero this season
by Press Release / TampaBayLightning.com
TAMPA BAY - The Tampa Bay Lightning honored Greg Davis as the 13th Lightning Community Hero this season during the first period of tonight's game versus the San Jose Sharks. Davis, who received a $50,000 donation from the Lightning Foundation and the Lightning Community Heroes program, will donate half the funds to the Boys & Girls Club of Tampa Bay, while the other half will go towards a scholarship for his education.
Joe Clark honored as Lightning Community Hero
Tonight's donation marks the $19-million milestone of the program
by Press Release / TampaBayLightning.com
TAMPA BAY - The Tampa Bay Lightning honored Joe Clark as the 12th Lightning Community Hero this season during the first period of tonight's game versus the Minnesota Wild. Clark received a $50,000 donation from the Lightning Foundation and the Lightning Community Heroes program. He will donate to Eckerd Connects/Youth Alternatives, Computer Mentors Group, Portico and The Wells Inc. (Built Bikes). Through this evening's game, in total, the Lightning Foundation has granted $19 million to more than 750 different nonprofits in the Greater Tampa Bay area.
Cathy Valdes honored as Lightning Community Hero
The Lightning honored Cathy Valdes as the 11th Community Hero this season
by Press Release / TampaBayLightning.com
TAMPA BAY - The Tampa Bay Lightning honored Cathy Valdes as the 11th Lightning Community Hero this season during the first period of tonight's game versus the Carolina Hurricanes. Valdes received a $50,000 donation from the Lightning Foundation and the Lightning Community Heroes program. She will donate to Narcotics Overdose Prevention and Education (NOPE), Hillsborough County Anti-Drug Alliance, WEDU and YMCA.
Don Germaise honored as Lightning Community Hero
The Lightning honored Don Germaise as the 10th Community Hero this season
by Press Release / TampaBayLightning.com
TAMPA BAY - The Tampa Bay Lightning honored Don Germaise as the 10th Lightning Community Hero this season during the first period of tonight's game versus the St. Louis Blues. Germaise received a $50,000 donation from the Lightning Foundation and the Lightning Community Heroes program. He will donate to eight different nonprofit organizations, including the Ronald McDonald House and Feeding Tampa Bay.
Scott Fink honored as Lightning Community Hero
The Lightning honored Scott Fink as the ninth Community Hero this season
by Press Release / TampaBayLightning.com
TAMPA BAY - The Tampa Bay Lightning honored Scott Fink as the ninth Lightning Community Hero this season during the first period of tonight's game versus the Buffalo Sabres. Fink, who received a $50,000 donation from the Lightning Foundation and the Lightning Community Heroes program, will donate to the St. Joseph's Foundation.
Hayle Short honored as Lightning Community Hero of Tomorrow
The Lightning honored Hayle Short as the eighth Community Hero this season
by Press Release / TampaBayLightning.com
TAMPA BAY - The Tampa Bay Lightning honored Hayle Short as the eighth Lightning Community Hero this season during the first period of tonight's game versus the Anaheim Ducks. Short, who received a $50,000 donation from the Lightning Foundation and the Lightning Community Heroes program, will donate half the funds to the Tampa Museum of Art, while the other half will go towards a scholarship for her education.
Eva Gay honored as Lightning Community Hero of Tomorrow
The Lightning honored Eva Gay as the seventh Community Hero this season
by Press Release / TampaBayLightning.com
TAMPA BAY - The Tampa Bay Lightning honored Eva Gay as the seventh Lightning Community Hero this season during the first period of this afternoon's game versus the Winnipeg Jets. Gay, who received a $50,000 donation from the Lightning Foundation and the Lightning Community Heroes program, will donate half the funds to Autism Shifts, while the other half will go towards a scholarship for her education.
Kelly Kowall honored as Lightning Community Hero
The Lightning honored Kelly Kowall as the sixth Community Hero this season
by Press Release / TampaBayLightning.com
TAMPA BAY - The Tampa Bay Lightning honored Kelly Kowall as the sixth Lightning Community Hero this season during the first period of tonight's game versus the New York Rangers. Kowall, who received a $50,000 donation from the Lightning Foundation and the Lightning Community Heroes program, will donate to My Warrior's Place.
Stockholm Ice Hockey Federation honored as Lightning Community Hero
The Lightning honored the Stockholm Ice Hockey Federation as the fifth Community Hero this season
by Press Release / TampaBayLightning.com
TAMPA BAY - The Tampa Bay Lightning honored the Stockholm Ice Hockey Federation as the fifth Lightning Community Hero this season during the first period of tonight's game versus the Buffalo Sabres at Ericsson Globe in Stockholm, Sweden. This marks the first time the Lightning have honored a community hero at a game outside of AMALIE Arena. The $50,000 donation from the Lightning Foundation and the Lightning Community Heroes program will be donated directly to the Stockholm Ice Hockey Federation.
Shanquell Dixon honored as Lightning Community Hero of Tomorrow
The Lightning honored Shanquell Dixon as the fourth Lightning Community Hero this season
by Press Release / TampaBayLightning.com
TAMPA BAY - The Tampa Bay Lightning honored Shanquell Dixon as the fourth Lightning Community Hero this season during the first period of tonight's game versus the Nashville Predators. Dixon, who received a $50,000 donation from the Lightning Foundation and the Lightning Community Heroes program, will donate half the funds to Florida Medical Clinic, while the other half will go towards a scholarship for her education.
Tonja Brickhouse honored as Lightning Community Hero
The Lightning honored Tonja Brickhouse as the third Community Hero this season
by Press Release / TampaBayLightning.com
TAMPA BAY - The Tampa Bay Lightning honored Tonja Brickhouse as the third Lightning Community Hero this season during the first period of tonight's game versus the Pittsburgh Penguins. Brickhouse, who received a $50,000 donation from the Lightning Foundation and the Lightning Community Heroes program, will donate to Dawning Family Services (formerly Alpha House) and Delta, Inc.
Chase Hartman honored as Lightning Community Hero of Tomorrow
The Lightning honored Chase Hartman as the second Community Hero this season
by Press Release / TampaBayLightning.com
TAMPA BAY - The Tampa Bay Lightning honored Chase Hartman as the second Lightning Community Hero this season during the first period of tonight's game versus the Colorado Avalanche. Hartman, who received a $50,000 donation from the Lightning Foundation and the Lightning Community Heroes program, will donate half the funds to Hillsborough County Schools, while the other half will go towards a scholarship for his education.
Jim Coats honored as Lightning Community Hero
The Lightning honored Jim Coats as the first Community Hero this season
by Press Release / TampaBayLightning.com
TAMPA BAY - The Tampa Bay Lightning honored Jim Coats as the first Lightning Community Hero this season during the first period of tonight's game versus the Florida Panthers. Coats, who received a $50,000 donation from the Lightning Foundation and the Lightning Community Heroes program, will donate to Boys & Girls Club Suncoast and the Pinellas County Sheriff Police Athletic League.