Bess The Book Bus

Bess The Book Bus

Enlightening Bug helps out Jennifer Frances, who drives the Bess The Book Bus with donated CDs, books, and journals, to go with her on her journey to New Orleans.
Ann Sather teams up with The Tortorellas

Ann Sather teams up with The Tortorellas

Ann Sather, wife of NY Ranger General Manager Glen Sather, reads weekly to children at a day care in Harlem. Christine Tortorella, wife of Ranger head coach John Tortorella, joined her December 21 to read to the children and donate books, including her new CD –...
The Children’s Home recognized the Tortorellas

The Children’s Home recognized the Tortorellas

Tampa Bay Lightning head coach John Tortorella and his wife Christine, a children’s book author, truly are champions of the Tampa Bay community. On April 5, 2007, The Children’s Home recognized the Tortorellas for their contributions at our Annual Recognition Luncheon...
Children’s Home, Inc. – Street Hockey Camp

Children’s Home, Inc. – Street Hockey Camp

The Tortorella Family hosted Street Hockey Camp at the St. Pete Times Forum in Tampa.  The kids from the Children’s Home, Inc. were coached by John and Dominic on the basics of floor hockey while Christine and Brittany spent time reading to the kids and doing...
Children’s Home, Inc. – Shelling at the Beach

Children’s Home, Inc. – Shelling at the Beach

During the summer of 2006, the Tortorella Family hosted kids from the Children’s Home, Inc. in Tampa, FL.  The kids spent the day shelling on St. Pete Beach and also were treated to a boat trip for some dolphin watching!  This beach day was a kick-off for the...