Mar 02, 2026
At every home game, the Tampa Bay Lightning honor a local person or nonprofit working to make an impact in our community.During the game on Feb. 28, the Bolts honored a woman working hard every day to provide local children with a path to a bright future.For Children in under-resourced areas, the lack of access to early learning can have a negative long-term effect.WATCH: Tampa Bay Lightning Community Hero: Dr. Daphne Fudge Tampa Bay Lightning Community Hero: Dr. Daphne FudgeDr. Daphne Fudge is on a mission to change that. Shes the visionary leader behind The National Black Child Development Institute.Its an organization influencing early literacy development for black and brown children in underserved communities.To make sure the mission continues, the Lightning awarded Dr. Fudge a $50,000 grant. ...read more read less
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