TAMPA, Fla. (Friday, December 19, 2025) — Students at Foster Academy, an Hillsborough County Public elementary school in Tampa, were treated to a special holiday surprise this morning as AdventHealth team members joined the Tampa Bay Lightning’s Bolts Blue Crew to deliver Christmas gifts directly to classrooms through Christmas with Class, a program dedicated to supporting students in high-need communities.
Throughout the morning, students received gifts, AdventHealth Buddy Bears and plenty of hugs from Santa! For many children, the gift they received through Christmas with Class may be the only Christmas present they receive this year.
Christmas with Class was founded by Stephanie and Blaine Patterson, whose vision and leadership made the program possible and continue to drive its mission of ensuring students feel seen, supported and celebrated during the holidays.
In recognition of its impact, Christmas with Class was honored as an AdventHealth Goal Getter on Thursday, December 18, 2025, during the Tampa Bay Lightning game against the Los Angeles Kings. A special video highlighting the program’s work played on the arena’s big screen, spotlighting its commitment to students and the broader Tampa Bay community.
Provided by AdventHealth