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Five everyday heroes just received $300,000 in grants to support causes transforming Tampa Bay. The Lightning Foundation honored them in February, bringing its 15-year giving total to $35.57 million.
Tampa Bay Rays All-Star Shane McClanahan is back on the mound after two years of injuries tested him in ways he never imagined. The 28-year-old pitcher lost feeling in his fingers and couldn't move them for weeks, but he's finally ready to play ball again.
Five Tampa Bay organizations are calling for volunteers to help with everything from youth fitness mentoring to food rescue programs. Whether you have a few hours a month or flexible time to give, there's an opportunity waiting.
Savanna Thompson helps nearly 30,000 people yearly through Echo of Brandon's resource center in Thonotosassa. The Tampa Bay Lightning just handed her a $50,000 grant to keep the mission going strong.
Carlton Davis III helped Tom Brady win a championship in Tampa Bay after a 7-9 season. Now he's using that same winning mindset to lead the Patriots back to the Super Bowl.
St. Petersburg College just proved community colleges are economic powerhouses, generating $3.5 billion for Tampa Bay and supporting one in every 60 jobs in the region. The numbers show what happens when students learn job-ready skills that match what local employers actually need.
Lacey Boldman's drowning prevention program at the Tampa Metropolitan Area YMCA taught over 13,000 children water safety last year. The Tampa Bay Lightning honored her work with a $50,000 grant to keep kids safe around water.
The Tampa Bay Lightning pulled off the largest comeback in NHL outdoor game history, rallying from four goals down to beat the Boston Bruins 6-5 in a shootout before 64,617 fans. The wild game even featured the first goalie fight in outdoor hockey history.
The Tampa Bay Lightning arrived at an NFL stadium wearing full Bucs uniforms, pads and all, before their Stadium Series game. Meanwhile, Boston Bruins players dressed as Colonial Patriots in a fun pregame show.
Two NHL goalies dropped their gloves in the first outdoor game goalie fight ever, and it turned into the spark that ignited the Tampa Bay Lightning's largest comeback in franchise history. Down 5-2 in the second period, the team rallied to win 6-5 after their goalie Andrei Vasilevskiy stood up for his teammate.
Rob Higgins, who spent two decades bringing major sporting events to Tampa Bay, received $100,000 to support five local organizations. The Tampa Bay Lightning's Community Hero program has now donated over $35 million to Tampa Bay nonprofits since 2011.
Tampa Bay Lightning players rolled up to their outdoor hockey game wearing full Buccaneers uniforms, complete with pads and helmets, while NFL stars Baker Mayfield and Tristan Wirfs led the way in hockey jerseys. The creative crossover celebration brought two sports communities together for an unforgettable night at Raymond James Stadium.
Four everyday heroes just received $50,000 each from the Tampa Bay Lightning to support local nonprofits making a difference. Since 2011, the program has now granted over $35 million to 721 organizations across the Tampa Bay area.
Hockey players, military veterans, and volunteers teamed up to haul six tons of oyster shells and install 40 concrete buoys to protect Tampa Bay's living shoreline. Each new oyster can filter two gallons of water per hour, making this a win for both the environment and the community.
After volunteering for over 20 years at The Crisis Center of Tampa Bay, Tim Traud received a $50,000 grant from the Tampa Bay Lightning to continue helping trauma survivors. The award came during the team's "Hockey Talks" night dedicated to breaking mental health stigma.