TAMPA BAY, Fla., Oct. 31, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Entrepreneur and philanthropist Patrick Carroll has announced a substantial five-year commitment to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Tampa Bay, reinforcing the organization's Health & Wellness Program, which supports youth mental health, physical fitness, nutrition, and overall emotional well-being for thousands of children and teens.
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