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Lightning’s Kevin Shattenkirk thanks those working on coronavirus front lines

Plus, players’ wives and girlfriends team with LS Organics to donate meals to staff at Tampa General Hospital.
 
Screenshot from Lightning defenseman Kevin Shattenkirk's video thanking medical professionals.
Screenshot from Lightning defenseman Kevin Shattenkirk's video thanking medical professionals. [ Tampa Bay Lightning via Twitter ]
Published April 8, 2020

TAMPA — The Lightning found a couple of small ways this past week to show appreciation to medical professionals working on the coronavirus front lines.

Last week, the Lightning Better Halves, a group of players’ wives and girlfriends, donated food to the staff at Tampa General Hospital, in partnership with LS Organics. They brought 100 meals and 75 wellness juice shots from the Tampa meal service.

On Tuesday, the Lightning tweeted a video from defenseman Kevin Shattenkirk thanking those leading the fight against the pandemic. He said he has gained perspective and stressed appreciation for “everyone across the medical community in Tampa Bay" — doctors, nurses, EMTs, first responders.

“I think I speak for my teammates when I say thank you for your dedication to our health and safety in the community, for your bravery in facing this and the personal sacrifices you’re making,” Shattenkirk said.

Shattenkirk and his wife have one more initiative they’re addressing as well.

On a trip to Target to stock up on diapers for their 9-month-old son, Connor, Deanna Shattenkirk found empty shelves. The only diapers available came in massive $50 packs. She found an organization called National Diaper Bank Network, which provides diapers for those in need. The Shattenkirks are raising awareness for the organization’s ongoing fundraiser.