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Child's Play Raises $2,960,000 for Children's Hospitals
Tue Jan 03, 2012 at 09:30 AM ETTags: Penny-Arcade, Charity, Child's Play Charity (all tags)
It's a new record once again for the Child's Play charity, beating out last year's offerings by over half a million dollars.
The Child's Play charity had a strong run through 2011, starting with a strong showing during launch events and then an incredible amount of donations at the yearly dinner. On December 21st, the charity reached its goal of $2.2 million, but that was just the beginning.
In the days surrounding Christmas, gamers really pulled together for one last push. In just one week the total went from $2.2 million to a whopping $2,960,000. That update is from December 28th, and it's almost certain that the last $40k came in between then and now to hit the $3 million mark.
It's a massive accomplishment for the charity and it all goes to help put some smiles on the faces of sick children across the country as well as a few in Canada, the U.K., Egypt, Australia and New Zealand. The holidays may be over, but you can donate to Child's Play year round if you're feeling in the giving spirit.
Source: Child's Play
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Child's Play Raises $2,960,000 for Children's Hospitals
Tue Jan 03, 2012 at 09:30 AM ETTags: Penny-Arcade, Charity, Child's Play Charity (all tags)
It's a new record once again for the Child's Play charity, beating out last year's offerings by over half a million dollars.
The Child's Play charity had a strong run through 2011, starting with a strong showing during launch events and then an incredible amount of donations at the yearly dinner. On December 21st, the charity reached its goal of $2.2 million, but that was just the beginning.
In the days surrounding Christmas, gamers really pulled together for one last push. In just one week the total went from $2.2 million to a whopping $2,960,000. That update is from December 28th, and it's almost certain that the last $40k came in between then and now to hit the $3 million mark.
It's a massive accomplishment for the charity and it all goes to help put some smiles on the faces of sick children across the country as well as a few in Canada, the U.K., Egypt, Australia and New Zealand. The holidays may be over, but you can donate to Child's Play year round if you're feeling in the giving spirit.
Source: Child's Play
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Child's Play Charity Hits $1.95 Million in Donations
Fri Dec 16, 2011 at 11:30 AM ETTags: Child's Play Charity, Penny Arcade, Charity (all tags)
With 10 days left until Christmas, that puts the charity within reach of last year's $2.3 million.
Gamers get a lot of flak for being lazy and immature and the game industry doesn't have it much better. There's a certain impression that outsiders have about videogame folk and that's not an image that's in line with massive charity efforts.
The Child's Play charity is one of those things that we can point to when showing off the good that gamers do, but more importantly, it's a way to share the thing we love with some of the people that need it most. Those millions of dollars are going towards cheering up kids that are stuck in the hospital, or giving them a little bit of an escape.
Thanks to the continued donation of gamers and the most successful dinner auction to date, Child's Play is up to $1.95 million in donations. That's a huge chunk of change that's so very close to the $2.3 million raised last year.
While charitable donations aren't a game per se, there's still an impulse from the community in general to try and beat last year's score. You can donate directly to Child's Play, check out one of the many events and auctions, or pick up things from the wish list of hospitals near you.
Need a little inspiration? Check out this amazing Extra Credits video on the subject.
Source: Child's Play
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Child's Play Charity Hits $1.95 Million in Donations
Fri Dec 16, 2011 at 11:30 AM ETTags: Child's Play Charity, Penny Arcade, Charity (all tags)
With 10 days left until Christmas, that puts the charity within reach of last year's $2.3 million.
Gamers get a lot of flak for being lazy and immature and the game industry doesn't have it much better. There's a certain impression that outsiders have about videogame folk and that's not an image that's in line with massive charity efforts.
The Child's Play charity is one of those things that we can point to when showing off the good that gamers do, but more importantly, it's a way to share the thing we love with some of the people that need it most. Those millions of dollars are going towards cheering up kids that are stuck in the hospital, or giving them a little bit of an escape.
Thanks to the continued donation of gamers and the most successful dinner auction to date, Child's Play is up to $1.95 million in donations. That's a huge chunk of change that's so very close to the $2.3 million raised last year.
While charitable donations aren't a game per se, there's still an impulse from the community in general to try and beat last year's score. You can donate directly to Child's Play, check out one of the many events and auctions, or pick up things from the wish list of hospitals near you.
Need a little inspiration? Check out this amazing Extra Credits video on the subject.
Source: Child's Play
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Humble Indie Bundle 4 Includes 'Cave Story,' 'Super Meat Boy,' 'Bit.Trip Runner' and More
Wed Dec 14, 2011 at 09:30 AM ETTags: Super Meat Boy, Beat.Trip Runner, Shank, Cave Story, Humble Indie Bundle, Charity, PC (all tags)
Get your hands on some amazing games at a low price and give to charity while you're doing it.
When you're looking for innovative gameplay, unique mechanics, original stories and fascinating concepts, mainstream isn't the way to go. You'll find those things hitting the indie market first, especially the indie PC game market.
The latest Humble Indie Bundle brings some of the biggest and best of the recent indie game crop to the table. Included are 'Bit.Trip Runner,' 'Super Meat Boy,' 'Shank,' NightSky HD' and 'Jamestown.' If you shell out more than the average price - currently sitting at $5.35 - you'll get 'Gratuitous Space Battles' and 'Cave Story +' too. That's less than a dollar a game for some incredible indie titles.
As always, the money from the Humble Indie Bundle is going to different charities and, of course, to the developers and the people behind the Bundle. You can split up the money any way you like between the three categories. Want all your money going to charity? You can make it happen.
Humble Indie Bundle 4 will be available until the 27th of December.
Source: Humble Indie Bundle
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Humble Indie Bundle 4 Includes 'Cave Story,' 'Super Meat Boy,' 'Bit.Trip Runner' and More
Wed Dec 14, 2011 at 09:30 AM ETTags: Super Meat Boy, Beat.Trip Runner, Shank, Cave Story, Humble Indie Bundle, Charity, PC (all tags)
Get your hands on some amazing games at a low price and give to charity while you're doing it.
When you're looking for innovative gameplay, unique mechanics, original stories and fascinating concepts, mainstream isn't the way to go. You'll find those things hitting the indie market first, especially the indie PC game market.
The latest Humble Indie Bundle brings some of the biggest and best of the recent indie game crop to the table. Included are 'Bit.Trip Runner,' 'Super Meat Boy,' 'Shank,' NightSky HD' and 'Jamestown.' If you shell out more than the average price - currently sitting at $5.35 - you'll get 'Gratuitous Space Battles' and 'Cave Story +' too. That's less than a dollar a game for some incredible indie titles.
As always, the money from the Humble Indie Bundle is going to different charities and, of course, to the developers and the people behind the Bundle. You can split up the money any way you like between the three categories. Want all your money going to charity? You can make it happen.
Humble Indie Bundle 4 will be available until the 27th of December.
Source: Humble Indie Bundle
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Child's Play Charity Drive Hits $1.5 Million in 2011
Tue Dec 13, 2011 at 11:30 AM ETTags: Child's Play Charity, Charity, Penny-Arcade (all tags)
This impressive number brings Child's Play up over $10 million in donations since its inception.
There has been a tremendous outpour of support for the Child's Play charity this year, with over $1.5 million in donated money and products coming in as of December 7th. It's an incredible display of charity from the gaming community and it puts Child's Play at a pace to beat last year's record.
Child's Play, for those that aren't familiar, is a charity that aims to help out by making life just a little more fun for some kids that really need it. Games, toys and books are donated to hospitals and therapy facilities across the country, giving children with serious illnesses something to lift their spirits and help them to forget they're in a hospital for a while - a bit of an escape.
Last year's total for donations was $2.3 million and this year could well beat that number. "Something else to consider," says Penny Arcade president of operations Robert Khoo, "is that as of this week, the community has now collectively raised over $10,000,000 for Child’s Play."
That's 10 million dollars going to help put smiles on faces in hospitals across the country and all from the gaming community. If that's not a fine example of the 'ol Christmas spirit we don't know what is.
Source: Joystiq
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Child's Play's 2011 Charity Drive Starts Today
Thu Nov 03, 2011 at 08:30 AM ETTags: Penny Arcade, Charity (all tags)
The biggest gamer specific charity is at it again, looking to beat a $2.2 million record.
Back in 2003, the folks over at Penny Arcade set up a charity designed to put games and toys in the hands of hospitalized kids around the country. The first year's response was much more than anyone expected - around $250,000 in total donations.
From there it's grown year-to-year, up to a whopping $2,294,317 last year. In all, nearly $9,000,000 in toys and games have made it to sick kids across the world. As you'd imagine, Penny Arcade creators Mike Krahulik and Jerry Holkins want to break that record yet again.
To support Child's Play you can contribute or attend one of the many events taking place, visit the Amazon wish list of a hopital you'd like to donate to, or send money directly through Paypal. Check out the Child's Play website for the latest news and a comprehensive list of events.
Source: Child's Play
Naval Hospital Receives Home Theater Donation from Crestron
Wed Aug 26, 2009 at 09:00 AM ETTags: Crestron, Charity (all tags)
Wounded Warrior hospitals get hooked up with home theaters.
Most consumers haven’t heard of Crestron, and who could blame them, it isn’t exactly a household name. For certain people however, it is; people like Eli Manning, Howard Stern, Harrison Ford, and thanks to a generous donation, soldiers recovering in the National Naval Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland.
A temporary home for soldiers injured overseas, the hospital is a part of the Wounded Warrior Battalion – East, and the third to have been given the star treatment by Crestron. Vincent Bruno, director of marketing for Crestron presented the donation, thanking the soldiers for their hard work. "You all have made great sacrifices for us - to preserve our freedom. This is merely a small token of our appreciation for all you do and are doing.”
Crestron’s donation includes an Adagio home theater system, a CEN-IDOCV iPod interface, a TPS-6X wireless touch panel controller, as well as a Blu-ray player and 52” plasma TV. Also contributing were Marshall who provided furniture, Triad for speakers and stands, and Velodyne with a subwoofer.
Recovery can be boring and often depressing for soldiers who are ready to get back to their units, or their families. Crestron hopes to help by providing a great source of entertainment. More hospitals will be receiving donations from Crestron according to their press release, the next being Brooks Army Medical Center in San Antonio, and Wounded Warriors Battalion – West in San Diego.
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