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Mario Lemieux Foundation Opens 34th Austin’s Playroom at AHN West Penn Hospital’s NICU Step-Down/Pediatrics Unit
PITTSBURGH, Pa. (Sept. 19, 2017) – Allegheny Health Network’s West Penn Hospital and The Mario Lemieux Foundation announced today the opening of an Austin’s Playroom at the hospital’s NICU Step-Down/Pediatrics Unit, which serves babies and their families who are...
Mario Lemieux Foundation and Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation Announce Pittsburgh Penguins 6.6K Run and Family Walk Presented by Highmark on October 15
PITTSBURGH — July 18, 2017 — The Mario Lemieux Foundation and Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation announced today that the Pittsburgh Penguins 6.6K Run and Family Walk presented by Highmark will be held on Sunday, October 15, 2017. All proceeds benefit the cancer research...
‘Make Room for Kids’ Project Donates Multimedia Items to Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC Patient Units
The Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) at Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC will receive a multimedia makeover thanks to Make Room for Kids, an extension of Austin’s Playroom Project, which is an initiative of the Mario Lemieux Foundation. In addition, the...
KINGS FAMILY RESTAURANT PARTNERS WITH THE MARIO LEMIEUX FOUNDATION
PITTSBURGH - March 29, 2017- Kings Family Restaurant is pleased to announce their partnership with the Mario Lemieux Foundation. Starting today, all Kings locations will donate a portion of the proceeds from every Kids Chicken Tender entrée purchased to the Mario...
Burgatory and ScareHouse Host Milkshake Party to Announce Scarehouse Shake Promotion Benefiting ‘Make Room for Kids’ Project at Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC
WHAT: Burgatory and ScareHouse are hosting a milkshake party at Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC for patients, families, and staff to kick off the fifth year of the Scarehouse Shake promotion benefiting the Mario Lemieux Foundation’s Make Room for Kids...
The Mario Lemieux Foundation Opens New Austin’s Playroom at UPMC Altoona
ALTOONA, Pa., Sept. 12, 2016 – UPMC Altoona and The Mario Lemieux Foundation announced today the opening of an Austin’s Playroom at the hospital, on the fifth floor of the Outpatient Center. The playroom will serve families and their children who are visiting UPMC...
Cuddles For Kids Donates 660 Toys To The Mario Lemieux Foundation’s Austin’s Playroom Project
PITTSBURGH, PA — July 6, 2016 - Cuddles for Kids made a donation of 660 toys to the Mario Lemieux Foundation’s Austin’s Playroom Project at Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC in honor of Pen’s TV Hostess and Austin’s Playroom volunteer; Celina Pompeani. “This...
Penguins Fans Invited to Participate in a Playoff Tradition
Penguins Beard-A-Thon® presented by Supercuts to benefit the Mario Lemieux Foundation PITTSBURGH — April 11, 2016 — The Penguins are encouraging fans to “grow one for the team” and participate in one of hockey’s most visible traditions – the playoff beard. The...
Mario Lemieux Foundation Announces Playroom Opening at Naval Hospital Camp Lejeune
PITTSBURGH — October 20, 2015 —The Mario Lemieux Foundation announced today the opening of a new Austin’s Playroom at Naval Hospital Camp Lejeune, Jacksonville, NC. The playroom will serve the more than 75,000 active duty Marines, Sailors, and their families,...