Controversial Fundraising Event at Stadium Series Game Raises Questions About Ethics and Promises
The Lightning organization held a controversial fundraising event during the Stadium Series game between the Bruins and Lightning. Former Bucs star Ronde Barber announced a $100,000 donation to the Moffitt Cancer Center, but things took a bizarre turn when P.K. Subban and Baker Mayfield offered to increase the donation amount based on a difficult hockey shot. Despite missing the shot twice, the Lightning only donated $200,000 instead of the promised $1 million, leaving many feeling disappointed and questioning the ethics of the promotion.
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