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Eric Lindros, John LeClair to Sign Autographs at Granite Run Mall

Former Flyers Eric Lindros and John LeClair will be at the Granite Run Mall to raise money for the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia on Friday.

Eric Lindros and John LeClair, will be at the Granite Run Mall to raise money for the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia on Friday.

The hockey legends will sign autographs for fans and 100 percent of the autograph sales will go to CHOP, according to Aubrey Proud, marketing director at Granite Run Mall.

One autograph ticket is $25 and enables each fan to one autograph from each former Flyers star.

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Due to the overwhelming response and the 6 to 8 p.m. time constraint, 500 tickets will go on sale at 4 p.m. on Dec. 16 at the Granite Run Mall. Tickets are limited to one per person, according to Proud. It is recommended to arrive earlier than 4 p.m. to guarantee a position in line.

The event, part of the mall's 25 Days of Events and Entertainment program, will be held at the Boscov's court in the mall.

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According to Proud, mall shoppers have frequently commented on the improvements underway at the mall, like the improved lighting, painting, new signage, coupon books, and new stores and restaurants.

"It has been great to see the extra energy from the increase in customers inside the mall during this festive time of the year," Proud said in a press release. "We are looking forward to these upcoming events as a great opportunity to provide our customers with an entertaining shopping experience for the whole family."

If you miss out on Lindros and LeClair don't worry because there are more events going on at the mall.

  • Makin' Music will be at the mall from 10 to 10:45 a.m. on Dec. 21 in Boscov's court. The Makin Music’ founders will perform during this free event and raffle off a free birthday party valued at $175. For more information on the raffle and performance visit, www.makinmusic.com/win.
  • Wondergy who will perform their 'Cool Science' demonstration from 1 to 2:30 p.m. on Dec. 22 in Boscov's court. At this free event the whole family will learn about science through the team’s unique demonstrations. There is a special cold treat at the end of their performance, while supplies last. For more information on Wondergy, please visit www.wondergy.com.

The Granite Run Mall has other events planned each day leading up to Christmas. These event descriptions along with holiday mall hours, Santa hours, Christmas tree sales, and the holiday gift wrapping schedule can be found at www.shopgraniterunmall.com or www.facebook.com/GraniteRunMall.


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