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Tampa Best Buddies Pair Wins $50K to Spread Friendship
Community Heroes•4h ago

Tampa Best Buddies Pair Wins $50K to Spread Friendship

A friendship between two Tampa women through Best Buddies just earned them a $50,000 grant to help others find the same connection. The Tampa Bay Lightning honored Dana Brown and Sarah Rodenberry for showing what true inclusion looks like.

Google News - Community Hero•2 min read
Tampa Bay Lightning Grants $400K to Local Nonprofits
Community Heroes•Apr 1

Tampa Bay Lightning Grants $400K to Local Nonprofits

Eight Tampa Bay community champions each received $50,000 to give to their favorite local charities, thanks to the Lightning's Community Hero program. Since 2011, the initiative has now donated nearly $36 million to 730 nonprofits across the region.

Google News - Community Hero•2 min read
Tampa Bay Lightning Gives $300K to Community Champions
Acts of Kindness•Mar 11

Tampa Bay Lightning Gives $300K to Community Champions

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.

Google News - Community Hero•2 min read
Tampa Lightning Gives $50K to Feed 30,000 Families
Community Heroes•Feb 7

Tampa Lightning Gives $50K to Feed 30,000 Families

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.

Google News - Community Hero•2 min read
Tampa YMCA Leader Taught 13,000 Kids to Swim Safely
Community Heroes•Feb 5

Tampa YMCA Leader Taught 13,000 Kids to Swim Safely

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.

Google News - Community Hero•2 min read
Lightning Rally From 4 Down in Historic Stadium Series Win
Sports•Feb 2

Lightning Rally From 4 Down in Historic Stadium Series Win

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.

Google News - Historic Victory•2 min read
Tampa Hockey Team Shows Up in NFL Uniforms for Outdoor Game
Sports•Feb 2

Tampa Hockey Team Shows Up in NFL Uniforms for Outdoor Game

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.

Fox News Sports•2 min read
Goalie Fight Sparks Lightning's Historic Comeback Win
Sports•Feb 2

Goalie Fight Sparks Lightning's Historic Comeback Win

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.

ESPN•3 min read
Tampa Sports Leader Honored with $100K for Tampa Charities
Community Heroes•Feb 2

Tampa Sports Leader Honored with $100K for Tampa Charities

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.

Google News - Community Hero•2 min read
Hockey Meets Football in Epic Tampa Stadium Series Stunt
Sports•Feb 2

Hockey Meets Football in Epic Tampa Stadium Series Stunt

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.

Google News - Sports•2 min read
Tampa Bay Lightning Gives $200K to Local Charities in January
Community Heroes•Jan 30

Tampa Bay Lightning Gives $200K to Local Charities in January

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.

Google News - Community Hero•2 min read
Tampa Volunteer Wins $50K for Mental Health Crisis Work
Community Heroes•Jan 21

Tampa Volunteer Wins $50K for Mental Health Crisis Work

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.

Google News - Community Hero•2 min read