TAMPA BAY – The Tampa Bay Lightning honored Michael Ferrone as the 39th Lightning Community Hero of the 2015-16 season during the first period of tonight’s game versus the Toronto Maple Leafs. Ferrone, who received a $50,000 donation from the Lightning Foundation and the Lightning Community Heroes program, will donate the money to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Tampa Bay and Joshua’s House.
Tonight’s community hero has set a positive example for young adults in the Tampa Bay area. Ferrone is a Big Brother for the Big Brothers Big Sisters of America, an organization that offers children one-on-one relationships with volunteer mentors in order for them to reach their full potential.