HONOR THE FLORIDA PANTHERS AT THE 29th ANNUAL HISTORY MAKERS FUNDRAISER ON JANUARY 8 AT WAR MEMORIAL AUDITORIUM
History Fort Lauderdale, committed to preserving our collective heritage, promoting historical literacy, and fostering a sense of pride and stewardship for the vibrant tapestry of our region’s history, has announced the Florida Panthers, back-to-back 2024 & 2025 Stanley Cup Champions, as honorees for its 29th annual History Makers fundraiser presented by Alligator Ron & Ali Bergeron, Miles & Tara Forman and Murphy Family Charitable Trust set for Thursday, January 8, from 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m., at the newly revitalized War Memorial Auditorium (800 NE 8th St., Fort Lauderdale). The yearly History Makers celebration recognizes individuals and companies who have made significant contributions to the growth of the City of Fort Lauderdale.
This high-profile event will include an open bar, appetizers and hors d oeuvres plus a VIP behind-the-scenes tour of the newly revitalized War Memorial Auditorium including the Baptist Health IcePlex (underground/basement/ ice making), locker room and other private areas. In addition, guests will enjoy seeing Florida Panthers memorabilia and other collectibles from the exclusive Wayne Huizenga collection which was donated to History Fort Lauderdale.
“We are honored to receive this prestigious recognition from History Fort Lauderdale as we aim to be stewards of our community through meaningful partnerships to make a lasting impact across South Florida,” said Panthers Chief Operating Officer Rob Stevenson. “One of the most important aspects to the revitalization was to preserve the historic 50-year-old legacy of War Memorial Auditorium, elevate the Broward County veteran monuments and provide a first-class experience for guests attending events here.”
Previous honorees of the History Makers fundraiser have included notable organizations and individuals such as The Miller Family of Miller Construction Company, Galleria Fort Lauderdale, Kelley Shanley, Ted Drum and the Drum, Clark and Cox families, Denison Yachting, the Marine Industries Association of South Florida, the Forman family, “Alligator Ron” Bergeron, City Commissioner Steven Glassman, developer Dev Motwani, H. Wayne Huizenga, Chris Evert and Jimmy Evert, South Florida Sun-Sentinel, Winterfest, and Susan and Buddy Lochrie.
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