We are confident that many of you have seen, heard or read about the exciting news circulating in our community, but for those who may not be aware, we are absolutely thrilled to announce that the Tampa YMCA is the first official Home Jersey Patch Partner of the Tampa Bay Lightning. This partnership was officially unveiled on September 20th, when the Tampa Bay Lightning announced their commitment to extend their impact far beyond the ice rink and into the heart of our community.
The “Patch with a Purpose” program is an impactful initiative that highlights the Tampa Bay Lightning and the YMCA’s unwavering commitment to improving the lives of those in our community. This program effectively harnesses the strength and visibility of the Lightning brand to support the invaluable initiatives and programs offered by the Tampa YMCA, which are designed to address critical community needs. You can look forward to seeing the tangible results of this transformational partnership every time the Lightning take to the ice during their home games, as our logo will proudly appear on the team’s blue jersey.
Matt Mitchell, the President and CEO of the Tampa YMCA, expressed his enthusiasm for this collaboration, stating, “This exciting partnership with the Lightning and Vinik Sports Group will help the YMCA to elevate awareness around all of the ways that our organization positively impacts our Tampa Bay community. Furthermore, the ‘Patch with a Purpose’ program will leverage these three respected brands to help improve the overall well-being of our neighbors. We are thrilled to launch this partnership in pursuit of such a meaningful collective purpose.”
For those interested in learning more about the “Patch with a Purpose” initiative and how it supports our community, we invite you to visit www.patchwithapurpose.com. There, you will find additional information about this groundbreaking partnership and the collective efforts to enhance the lives of those in the Tampa Bay area. Thank you for your continued support as we embark on this exciting journey together. Go Bolts!
Published Wednesday, November 20, 2024.