Local celebrities battle it out in pizza eating contest

Featuring competitors such as Minnesota Wild player Nick Foligno and Mayor Paul Lefebvre, proceeds from the family-friendly event support HSN Foundation

Don’s Pizza is hosting its second annual Pizza Eating Contest and live auction on July 15 at the Grace Hartman Amphitheatre, with all proceeds from the family-friendly charity event supporting the Health Sciences North (HSN) Foundation. Featuring a live auction, a pre-show by Canada’s top-ranked competitive eater, Darrien Thomas, and a fast-paced pizza eating contest, admission to the amphitheatre is by donation, and slices of Don's Pizza will be available for the audience to enjoy. The live auction begins at 6:45 p.m., featuring prizes such as Toronto Blue Jays tickets and free pizza for a year, and the show kicks off at 7:30 p.m.

Five familiar local faces will go head-to-head on stage for the main event. The lineup includes Minnesota Wild player Nick Foligno, City of Greater Sudbury Mayor Paul Lefebvre, local

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author Mike Commito, former Montreal Canadiens player Ryan Johnston and Science North CEO Ashley Larose. All funds raised from gate donations, online contributions and the live auction go directly to the HSN Foundation. These donations help Health Sciences North purchase advanced medical equipment and support vital regional health-care priorities, including pediatric care, cancer services and medical research, said a press release.

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