"Penguins" team to host "The Mario Marathon" in support of Big Brothers Big Sisters

Aug. 7, 2011 - PRLog -- Penguins in The Desert Productions are back with their 4th video game marathon. To date the group has raised approximately $12,000 for their local chapter of Big Brothers Big Sisters.

The intent of The Mario Marathon is to raise funds in support of Big Brothers Big Sisters St. Catharines – Thorold & District. The funds will directly support their organization by aiding in the production of future fundraising efforts, helping their mentorship programs and making successful mentorship matches.

The event will begin Aug. 12th at 7 p.m. Eastern Time and will end when they have completed all 9 games. They will be playing : Super Mario Bros., Super Mario Bros. 2, Super Mario Bros. 3, Super Mario World, Mario 64, Super Mario Sunshine, Super Mario Galaxy, Super Mario Galaxy 2 and New Super Mario Bros. Wii.

All of the action can be streamed LIVE on their website www.penguinsmarathons.com.

The group has also amassed a very impressive prize list for their donors which is headlined by a beautiful Bowser themed lawn chair http://penguinsmarathons.com/prizes.html

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Penguins in The Desert Productions is a new production team based out of St.Catharines, Ontario. Our goal is to create new and innovative ways of connecting the community with the entertainment world.