Viniks, Glazers donate millions to Hurricane Ian relief efforts
September 30, 2022 - The Tampa Bay Lightning Foundation and the Vinik Family Foundation are donating $1 million respectively, totaling $2 million, toward Hurricane Ian relief efforts. “This is a tragic situation for many families and communities across the state of Florida, but especially so in the southwest region of the state,” Tampa Bay Lightning Owner and Chairman Jeff Vinik said in a release. “In times like these, the most important thing we can do is support one another, and we hope this donation will help families recover and rebuild in the months to come.” The Glazers, co-owners of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, also donated $1 million toward relief efforts. "It will take entire communities resiliently working together for an extended period and our family is committed to aiding in the recovery," Darcie Glazer Kassewitz said in a statement. Additionally, Duke Energy has donated $100,000 to the Florida Disaster Fund.