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Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation Pledges Proceeds from “Love Your Melon” Beanies to Ronald McDonald House of Pittsburgh and Morgantown

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Pittsburgh, PA – The Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation is continuing to sell Penguins “Love Your Melon” beanies, with proceeds benefiting a new, state-of-the-art “Ronald McDonald Care Mobile” for the Ronald McDonald House Charities to service the Greater Pittsburgh Region. The Foundation’s goal is to help fund this 40-foot, vehicle built specifically… Read More

The Rite Aid Foundation, Attorney General Josh Shapiro and Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation Host Teacher Training for Prescription Drug Safety Program in Western Pennsylvania

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The Rite Aid Foundation, Attorney General Josh Shapiro and Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation Host Teacher Training for Prescription Drug Safety Program in Western Pennsylvania   CAMP HILL, Pa.–( March 21, 2019)–Today, a year after the Prescription Drug Safety program was rolled out in high schools in Western Pennsylvania, The Rite Aid… Read More

Penguins Charity Night on AT&T SportsNet Raises $2.8 Million

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The Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation hosted their 8th annual Penguins Charity Night on Saturday, March 16 during the Penguins home game against the St. Louis Blues, raising a record-setting total of $2.8 million for the Penguins Foundation and Mario Lemieux Foundation, thanks to the generous contributions from the team’s fan base.

Prior to the afternoon contest, hundreds of fans lined up outside of PPG Paints Arena to buy one of 400 Black Penguins Charity Bags available for $250. The Black Penguins Charity Bag included a chance to receive an autographed Penguins third jersey in addition to: a guaranteed autographed puck, bobblehead set, hat, t-shirt and much more. In addition, 6,700 Black Penguins Charity Bags were available online to fans located outside of the Pittsburgh region.

Fans also jumped at the opportunity online to purchase the limited edition Gold Penguins Charity Bag for $1,000, which guaranteed an autographed Penguins third jersey plus all items included in the Black Penguins Charity Bag.

Between purchases at PPG Paints Arena and online, a total of 8,100+ Penguins Charity Bags were sold raising over $2.8 million for the Penguins Foundation and Lemieux Foundation.

2nd Annual “Night of Assists” Charity Gala To Be Held On February 14th

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The Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation will travel back in time to the swing era this Valentine’s Day for the 2nd Annual “Night of Assists” charity gala presented by Highmark at PPG Paints Arena. All Penguins players, coaches and management will be on hand to take part in the organization’s signature charity event of the season.

Following this year’s theme, “The Sweetheart Swing,” guests will enjoy big band tunes amidst dapper décor and a dance floor covering the ice of PPG Paints Arena. Penguins players will challenge guests to casino games including blackjack, roulette and craps. Players also will greet guests as they try their luck at a variety of games themed to Valentine’s Day.

Penguins Wives, Girlfriends Create Special Cookbook for Charity

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Pittsburgh Penguins wives and girlfriends have created a special cookbook for charity – titled “Welcome to Our Table” – with pre-sale orders available now. Proceeds from sales of the cookbook, published in conjunction with the Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation, will support an angel fund to benefit non-profits in Pittsburgh and the surrounding area.

The 152-page hardcover cookbook features over 70 recipes by the Penguins wives and girlfriends, who also provided their own photos and stories. “Welcome to Our Table” recipes include some of the players’ favorite dishes, such as Russian Pancakes, Beef Rydberg and Mediterranean Marinated Flank Steak, as well as health-conscious options including the Kale & Quinoa Power Salad, Gluten-Free Pizza Crust and Healthy Peanut Butter Cups.