The Panthers introduced Luke Shipman, 4, a patient at Atrium Health Levine Children’s Hospital, who symbolically “beat the drum” this week. Luke underwent open heart surgery when he was three months old and has a strong connection to the Panthers.
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The Keep Pounding Drum symbolizes the team’s “Keep Pounding” mantra and will visit various locations in the Carolinas. The team is rallying fans ahead of the Panthers’ game against the Los Angeles Rams on Saturday.
The Sound the Drum Tour will make stops at schools, pep rallies, police and fire departments and other community sites. Fans can participate in events on Thursday, January 8 and Friday, January 9, where the Panthers entertainment team will be on hand with giveaways and activities.
On Thursday, January 8, the tour stopped at the Bank of America Tower in Uptown Charlotte.
On January 9, the tour will be at Harris Teeter in Rea Farms from 3 to 4 p.m. and then to The Bowl in Ballantyne from 6 to 7:30 p.m.