Four years after coaching the Tampa Bay Lightning and winning the Stanley Cup in 2004, the Tortorella family initiated The John and Christine Tortorella Family Foundation for Giving Back. John and his wife Christine have both made great connections with people and organizations that provide for neglected and abused animals, giving food, shelter, medical/vet care, foster/adoption services, and spay/neutering services.
The Tortorella’s have always had a great love for animals and fundraising for local shelters is a passion for the whole family. The foundation works to help provide support to some of the animals that fall through the ‘cracks’ of the system with the Next Step initiative, with The Way Home and Bear’s Angels programs.
Rescue of the Week:
Every Wednesday throughout the NHL regular season, Coach Tortorella will join our sister station, 97.5 The Fanatic to discuss, not only Flyers hockey but also his passion for animal welfare. To further support this initiative, the Flyers have partnered with PAWS and PSPCA to feature a rescue animal that is currently up for adoption each week.
Show your support for The Tortorella Foundation by picking up gear from the Hockey & Hounds series.