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Laughlin Family Foundation auctioning Caps-Flyers game-day experience including Alex Ovechkin meet and greet

By Donya Abramo

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March 18, 2019 2:15 pm

The Laughlin Family foundation is auctioning off an incredible game-day experience for March 24’s matchup at Capital One Arena between the Washington Capitals and Philadelphia Flyers.

Included in the package is the unique chance of watching the game with Washington Capitals TV Color Analyst Craig Laughlin, with complementary food and drink at an all-inclusive club prior to the game.

Even more exciting, the auction winner will also get to meet Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin after the game, will be given a signed stick, and have the chance to snap a picture with The Great 8.

What more could you want?

All proceeds from the auction will go to the Laughlin Family Foundation, which will be used to help raise money and awareness for underfunded and under-researched cancers.

The full auction listing reads:

A once in a lifetime Capitals fan experience… featuring Craig Laughlin & Alex Ovechkin!

Want a chance to sit next to Craig Laughlin during a Caps game, and get real time commentary? Want to meet the Capitals captain, Alex Ovechkin? Well, you’re in luck…

The Laughlin Family Foundation is auctioning off a package of two (2) lower level tickets with seats sitting with Craig during the Caps vs. Flyers game on Sunday, March 24th at 12:30pm. Winners will be able to enjoy the game, chat, and get insights and knowledge about the Caps from Craig himself, as it’s happening…Sit next to the one and only Locker, and talk hockey and much more!

Auction winner will ALSO meet Alex Ovechkin after the game, will receive one (1) autographed stick from Ovi, and have a photo opportunity with him and Locker.

In addition, winners will have access to an all inclusive club prior to the game, which includes free food and beverage. Plan to mingle with Craig before puck drop!

All proceeds will go to the Laughlin Family Foundation to help raise money and awareness for underfunded and under-researched cancers.

*Immediate payment via PayPal is due at the end of the auction. The Laughlin Family Foundation will invoice winner via email*

Winner(s) can collect their tickets game day (March 24) at Capital One Arena before the game. Ticket pick up will be coordinated with Courtney Laughlin prior to Sunday’s game.

THIS EXCLUSIVE PACKAGE INCLUDES:
– 2 tickets sitting with Locker to the Caps/ Flyers game on Sunday March 24th
– Food and beverage at an all inclusive club prior to the game
– Meet and greet post game with the GREAT 8, Alex Ovechkin and Craig Laughlin
– One signed Alex Ovechkin stick
– Photo opportunity with Ovi and Locker

The intention to create the Laughlin Family Foundation and their initiative was first announced back in November 2018. It was revealed prior to the Capitals’ annual Hockey Fights Cancer night that Linda Laughlin, Craig Laughlin’s wife of 37 years, was fighting a rare form of endometrial cancer called uterine serous carcinoma. Linda was originally diagnosed during the Capitals’ historic Stanley Cup run.

“Unfortunately, the cancer that I have has no test, no screening, almost no symptoms. Most people don’t find out until it’s truly too late,” Linda said in a video leading up to the Caps Fight Cancer night. “I’ve been through six rounds of chemo. There’s no way to find out whether it worked or even helped. So, the research for this is virtually non-existent. My cancer’s rare, but half the cancers out there are considered rare and underfunded.”

“I think that we have a lot of cancers that have great voices, and people made that happen. Susan G. Komen, Katie Couric,” Linda added. “So, if I can bring that opportunity to other people then all of it makes sense, all of a sudden. That’s why I’m here.”

Linda dropped the puck at the Capitals-Blue Jackets game on November 9th, and also sat down with close friend and fellow play-by-play analyst Joe Beninati for NBC Sports Washington to discuss the daunting diagnosis.

The Laughlin Family Foundation received their approval on February 19. This auction is their first funding initiative towards their cause to give every cancer a voice.

The auction ends on March 22, 2019 at midnight EDT. Don’t miss out on your chance at an experience of a lifetime and donate to a great cause.

Headline photo: NBC Sports Washington

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