Tampa Bay Lightning general manager and family commit $500,000 to Ronald McDonald House Charities of Tampa Bay

Tampa Bay Lightning General Manager Julien BriseBois, and his family, have announced a $500,000 donation, over the next five years, to Ronald McDonald House Charities of Tampa Bay.

“We are incredibly grateful for the opportunity to give back to our community through this partnership with Ronald McDonald House Charities of Tampa Bay,” said BriseBois. “When I first met Jeff Vinik, he told me he was hoping that the Lightning could be used as a vehicle to improve the lives of the people in the Tampa Bay community. My family and I are proud to stand alongside him in trying to make a difference.”

The donation from the BriseBois family will help to provide resources to Ronald McDonald House Charities of Tampa Bay, enabling them to continue offering essential services, and programs, to families facing medical crises.

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