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Community Heroes Program to donate $10 million over five years, Lightning owner Jeff Vinik pledges

Jul 7, 2021; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Lightning owner Jeff Vinik hoists the Stanley Cup after the Lightning defeated the Montreal Canadiens 1-0 in game five to win the 2021 Stanley Cup Final at Amalie Arena. Mandatory Credit: Douglas DeFelice-USA TODAY Sports

Since 2011, the Lightning Community Heroes Program has donated more than $23 million to 628 non-profits in the Tampa Bay area.

When Jeff Vinik bought the Tampa Bay Lightning in 2010, he had two goals; win a Stanley Cup, and give back to the community. In 2021, his missions have been completed- several times over.