ft. LAUDERDALE, Fla. – March 24, 2025 – At a press conference at Baptist Health Iceplex, the American Cancer Society (ACS) today announced the launch of Panthers on the Prowl, a Southeast Florida fundraising campaign aimed at supporting cancer research, patient services and advocacy programs. Co-chaired by Bill Jeet, general manager of the Florida Panthers hockey business, and general manager, and his wife, Julie, Panthers on the Prowl brings together art, community and philanthropy to support cancer research and patient services while celebrating South Florida’s hockey pride.
Local businesses, individual donors, or those who want to support cancer research inspired by Chicago’s famous “Cows on the Parade” can win a life-size Panther sculpture with charitable donations to the ACS. Sculptures aimed at display in workplaces, restaurants, meeting rooms, homes, etc. serve as a powerful symbol of solidarity with people facing cancer, supporting ACS’s mission to ensure that everyone can prevent, detect, treat and survive cancer.
“Julie and I are thrilled to launch this unique initiative to support the critical work of the American Cancer Society,” Bill Jeet said. “This campaign invites the South Florida community to wander around and raise funds and awareness for causes that are close to our hearts. Viewing Panther sculptures shows you’re “inside” and supports your vision of ending cancer for anyone. ”
The campaign will peak during the Panthers 2025-26 NHL season with Amerant Bank Arena’s special “Panthers on the Prowl Night.”
Baptist Health is committed to creating and displaying Panthers as part of this campaign and another show of its ongoing commitment to bring awareness to cancer research. “Panthers on the Prowl” content will be featured in upcoming hockey fight gun events.
The event will also feature unique Panther sculptures by world-renowned artist Romero Britt. This will be auctioned as part of the campaign finale.
How to get involved:
The American Cancer Society is inviting business leaders to “Panthers on the Prowl.” Here’s how to do it:
Create a masterpiece: Use Panther sculptures for team building or work with local artists and schools to realize your vision. Introducing Panther: Show created in prominent locations to stimulate conversation and awareness. Share Panther on Social Media: Use #panthersontheprowl to share your commitment to the cause. Follow @PantherSotProwl on X and Instagram and share your story. I joined Prowl. Panther Auction: Details of the completed Panther.
The American Cancer Society is urging businesses in southeastern Florida to join the campaign to raise much-needed funds for their lives-saving missions. For more information, please visit cancer.org/panthersontheprowl
About the American Cancer Society
The American Cancer Society, as we know, is a major cancer-fighting organization with a mission to end cancer for everyone. For over 100 years, ACS has worked through advocacy, research and patient support to improve the lives of cancer and its families and ensure equal access to cancer prevention, detection, treatment and survival. For more information, visit Cancer.org or call the 24/7 Helpline at 1-800-227-2345. Connect with us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
About Bill Jeet
Bill Jeet is president of the hockey business and general manager of the Florida Panthers. Originally from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the student graduates from Yale University and the University of Wisconsin Law School. In 1995 he founded ACME World Sports and formed the top global talent agency of hockey players before joining the front office of Columbus Blue Jackets in 2013. Since joining the Panthers in 2020, Zito has led four consecutive postseason bersers and back-to-back Stanley Cup final appearances. The Calder Cup (Columbus affiliate, Lake Ely Monster in 2016) and the Stanley Cup were nominated for GM of the Year in three of their first four seasons with the Panthers.
