Worthy Causes
The guys at the webcomic Penny-Arcade aren't just funny, crass, vulgar and out of their minds. They are also awesome beyond reproach. A few years back after Gabe's blood was boiling after reading a scathing article about how the gamer population was basically a violent mob who would just as soon shoot their own mothers, he and Tycho decided to do something to not only help to reverse the media's idea of the gaming community, but do some unquestionable good in the process.
The answer to that was the creation of Child's Play. A charity in which gamers would donate money, toys and of course, video games to the poor sick children at the Seattle Children's Hospital. In a matter of a few weeks, Child's Play pulled in about $250,000 for the hospital. In it's continuing years the charity has expanded to more US hospitals as well as going international. Since it's 2003 inception, Child's Play has raised over $1,000,000 (one million) in donations to the cause, including $600,000 last year alone.
Now, they have kicked off their 2006 campaign and hope to once again bring smiles to the faces of sick children the world over. It is a truly worthwhile cause that I proudly support. A link to the site has been attached to the Cool Links section and I've set it to appear on an excruciatingly frequent basis.
This holiday season, there are plenty of charities that you can give your money to. Feed the poor, shelter the homeless, etc. Each are worthwhile in their own right. While I'm not forcing or even asking that Child's Play be the charity of your choice, I'm simply informing you of the option. Remember that we must count our blessings and give blessings to those who lack them. Regardless of whether you desire to help poor families eat, or give sick bed-ridden children something to play with, please at least help someone less fortunate then you if you are able. The world will surely be a better place if we can all help to battle the many adversities we face collectively as the race called “man.” That is what I truly ask of you: to do your part.
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