For the 13th consecutive season, the Tampa Bay Lightning and the Lightning Foundation have teamed up with community leader, Steve Yerrid and The Yerrid Foundation, to roll out the yellow carpet for Tampa Bay Fights Cancer Night. In conjunction with Tampa Bay Fights Cancer Night, as well as the team’s 20th anniversary celebration, cancer survivor and alumnus John Cullen will drop the ceremonial first puck. (Photo/HHOF)
As in years past, the theme of Tampa Bay Fights Cancer Night will help raise awareness in support of finding a cure for the disease, as well as spread the message that courage, strength and love can build bridges to a better tomorrow. This centerpiece event involves a matchup between the Lightning and the New York Islanders on Thursday, March 14 in which more than 2,000 individuals affected by the disease or helping to find a cure in Tampa Bay will be invited to enjoy the game. The annual event brings together a multitude of charitable organizations dedicated to dealing with the dreaded disease.
“On behalf of the Lightning and the entire Tampa Bay community, I would like to thank Steve Yerrid for his continued philanthropy and steadfastness in the fight against cancer,” said Lightning CEO Tod Leiweke. “Tampa Bay Fights Cancer Night is a signature event that has been a highlight of the Lightning schedule for 13 years and none of it would be possible without Steve’s generosity. We hope everyone involved in the fight against this brutal disease in Tampa Bay enjoys themselves and we look forward to teaming up with Steve again for many years to come.” Read more here.
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