SUNRISE, Fla. -The Florida Panthers announced today that they will "Unite for Florida" during their home opener at BB&T Center on Saturday, Oct. 7 to honor first responders and hurricane heroes.
The Panthers will host several different organizations who played a pivotal role in the Florida community during Hurricane Irma prior to the Panthers vs. Lightning matchup at 7 p.m. The team will welcome more than 1,000 local hurricane heroes from groups such as: Broward Emergency Operations Center, Red Cross, FEMA, Feeding South Florida, and first responders from Broward, Miami-Dade and Palm Beach counties.
Florida Panthers Unite for Florida on Oct. 7 at BB&T Center
Panthers to honor first responders and hurricane heroes at the Home Opener