April 06, 2016

Attention Sports And LEGO Fans (Especially You Boston)

April 06, 2016/ Tommy

Sam Berns (Of Life According to Sam) loved sports, and he loved LEGO, and the world loved Sam. His inspiring words have uplifted millions and he will be forever missed. This year for the auction to benefit the Progeria Research Foundation (PRF) and to honor Sam the master builders at LEGO and the sports teams of Boston have partnered up to offer an absolutely awesome one-of-a-kind LEGO mosaic. And as if that mosaic wasn't cool enough check out the frame SIGNED BY EVERY SPORTS TEAM IN BOSTON! The Night of Wonder 2016: Score for the Cure auction is this Saturday, April 9th at the Renaissance Waterfront in Boston, MA. For more info click here.

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