# Charitable Hockey Hero Mosaics The Mario Mosaic Pays Tribute to Hockey Legend Mario Lemieux By Michael Hines | Published 2010-12-04 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mario-mosaic References: [wired](http://www.wired.com/playbook/2010/12/mario-mosaic/) & [mariomosaic](http://www.mariomosaic.com/mosaic/) I am hard-pressed to find a piece of sports art cooler than the [Mario Mosaic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-mario-summer). The Mario Mosaic pays tribute to [Pittsburgh Penguin](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gillette-1) legend Mario Lemieux and is made up of photos of die-hard fans and the construction workers who helped build the Penguin's new arena. Fans paid $66 to get a picture of themselves in the Mario Mosaic, and all these profits go towards the [Mario Lemieux Foundation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sparking-change) to fight cancer. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.4/10 - Popularity: 2% | Activity: 3% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Fan-generated Tributes:** Opportunity for businesses to create platforms or products that enable fans to contribute to a collaborative tribute. - **Social Impact Transactions:** Opportunity to harness the power of consumer transactions to drive social impact and support charitable causes. - **Sports Art Experiences:** Opportunity to combine sports fandom with immersive artistic experiences, creating unique and memorable interactions for fans. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Art and Design:** Disruptive innovation potential for artists, photographers, and designers to create collaborative projects that engage fans and support causes. - **Social Impact:** Opportunity for businesses to develop innovative models that bridge consumer transactions with charitable donations, creating a win-win scenario. - **Sports and Entertainment:** Potential for sports organizations and entertainment companies to explore the intersection of fan engagement, art, and philanthropy in order to create meaningful experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Artist-Designed Sports Statues](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-de-guzman.md) - [Cheesy Basketball Statues](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2024-nhl-allstar-weekend.md) - [Video Game-Themed Pixel Paintings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pixel-art-collection.md) - [Graffiti-Inspired Branding Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mosaic-north-america.md) - [Cancer-Supporting Ping-Pong Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smashfest.md) - [Reimagined Puzzled Artful Paintings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portrait-of-a-woman-in-a-hat.md) - [Reimagined Artwork Puzzle Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dancing-figures-mural.md) - [Limited-Edition Foosball Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/afternoon-light.md) - [Athlete-Collab Drinkware Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1913-collection.md)