Zuluhero
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Post by Zuluhero on Oct 29, 2021 22:11:05 GMT
Sorry for that terrible thread title. So my daughter is currently about 10 hours into a 24 hour gaming session, which they're streaming on Twitch, to raise money for a youth centre, Your Ideas: www.yourideas.org.uk/ that she attends in Redditch, which does all kind of great things for young people with Autism or have other health difficulties or social anxieties. Much as I hate reaching out, my partner has asked me to promote this in this in my circles. I know you guys have been great in the past for good causes, and this youth centre has really helped her meet friends and grow more confident so here's the details. I know it's a lot to ask, I appreciate that it's getting late (should have posted this earlier) and people are having tough times atm, so anything that you can give would be would be really appreciated by us, and especially by the centre who can carry on giving young people a safe social space and service, with skills that they will carry into adulthood. Don't worry if you can't, thank you for reading this far! Anyway, here's the details: 🚨GAMEATHON IS GOOOOOO!!!! 🚨 10AM FRIDAY OCTOBER 29TH - 10AM SATURDAY 30TH This is the big one…our yearly fundraiser where our members tough it out and play games in our centre for an eye watering 24 hours to help raise funds for our project 😱! If you want to get involved at home then please watch the whole 24 hours live on our Twitch Channel twitch.tv/your_ideas (download the app and give our channel a follow for easy viewing!) Donate to show your support via our streamlabs link: streamlabs.com/your_ideas/Donate here to see your name and donation pop up live on the video stream and we will give you a shoutout and say hello! Or Donate via BACS using the following details Unity Trust Bank Your Ideas Limited Sort Code: 60-83-01 Account Number: 20206185 SHARE, LIKE & DONATE
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Post by Zuluhero on Oct 30, 2021 9:55:01 GMT
Just picked up a very tired 14 year old from the Youth Centre, who said she "only closed her eyes for a minute" but I suspect it was a lot longer! She even said that she's "had enough of gaming for a while", who'd have thought such a prolonged session would have that effect? 😂 Seemed like she had a great time, the local Asda, McDonald's and Dominoes apparently sent over free food to keep them going, which was really nice to hear. They also had a spot on the local radio stations to drum up support. Thanks to everyone who donated. I saw a few usernames I recognised pop up on the twitch stream, where 2 of the lads were in the process of running through Super Metroid (great choice), it is very much appreciated and will go towards the running costs of a really great community youth centre, which will no doubt be able to continue it's work to help young people with the wide ranging challenges they face. Thanks again everyone! Guess I'm now going to get a quiet day
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Post by Techno Hippy on Oct 30, 2021 11:11:04 GMT
Well done to her - I've just chipped in a tenner.
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