
LEE COUNTY, Fla.- The Florida Everblades will raise money for the Gulf Coast Humane Society during their February 21st home game. $10 of all $20 tickets sold through the special offer will go directly to the animal shelter in Fort Myers.
On Tuesday, Everblades players spent time with animals at the shelter to promote the fundraiser.
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