Child's Play

Every year I beat the drum for the Child's Play charity. It is totally the type of charity I can get behind - one where all the funds go to the charity's target (sick children) and not to administrative salaries and other things that don't help anyone but the fat cats. Child's Play is a organization that calls on gamers to show the world we're not all pale, weird, freaks living in our parent's basement or out of control violence-eaters the way the media likes to make us appear.

Each year, a massive fundraising effort gets underway. There are hosts of events in which to participate to raise money and you can even set up and run your own event like a gaming marathon. Folks can also donate directly to a hospital through PayPal or using the hospital's Amazon Wish List. Everything goes directly to the hospital - no middleman. I always throw support towards the Children's Hospital in Boston, but have, when funds allow, given to other hospitals that probably don't get as much support, such as hospitals in Egypt and New Zealand.

If you game or even if you don't, you might consider Child's Play if you're looking for a charity to support. I keep a link on the sidebar during the donation season, but they take contributions all year long. To learn more about Child's Play, visit their website: http://childsplaycharity.org

Gamers can make a difference. A good difference. Millions of dollars, to date, of a difference. Feel free to join the party...