Austin's Playroom Bid for 66

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Created on Thursday, 10 November 2011 18:59

The Mario Lemieux Foundation announced Bid for 66, an online auction event, November 8-17, 2011 at http://www.mariolemieux.org/, to benefit Austin's Playroom Project.

This special 10-day online auction is comprised of autographed and game-used memorabilia from the hockey world, including a special Mario Lemieux game-used stick from a 7-point game in 1992, a Sidney Crosby practice-used stick and autographed items from Evgeni Malkin, Marc-Andre Fleury, Nicklas Lidstrom and Joe Sakic.

All proceeds from this online auction event benefit the renovation of 15 existing Austin's Playrooms in medical facilities in western Pennsylvania. Each existing Austin's Playroom is inspected and updated on a regular basis. Updates include technology enhancements, such as new televisions and electronics, new toys, books and games, and a replacement of playroom furnishings and finishes.

The following facilities will receive an Austin's Playroom renovation update in 2012:

Magee-Womens Hospital of UPMC, The Children's Institute, Canonsburg General Hospital, Gilda's Club, UPMC McKeesport Hospital, The Children's Home & Lemieux Family Center, The Western Pennsylvania Hospital, St.Clair Hospital, A Childs Place at Mercy, UPMC Passavant-Cranberry, Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC (two rooms), Heritage Valley Sewickley, UPMC Passavant-North Hills and Excela Health Latrobe Hospital

The Mario Lemieux Foundation is dedicated to raising funds for cancer research as well as Austin's Playroom Project, an initiative that creates playrooms in medical facilities. Please visit www.mariolemieux.org for more information.