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Way, way, way back in a forum far, far - ok cut the mumbles.
Back at Christmas Time Fantasy Meister was a generous sort - he came up with the plan that we should donate our gameaday wins to Charity - to the Great Ormand Street Hospital - so that kids suffering at Christmas time, stuck in the boredom of wards and nurses could be somewhat relieved - an excellent idea and they were very grateful - it was a brand spanking new PS2 with donated games from teh members who had won - films were also donated.
Although at the time I did win a game and COULD have given it to them, I felt they had enough and so just so I could feel I was doing something for a good cause I gave £30 to the NSPCC - an equally good cause.
Now, just think - you may be bored this summer, you maybe so bored that you come online and tell everyone over MSN how bored you are. I hate that attitude, and at least 3 people I know havethe name BORED. Ok so Leighton Buzzard is the most riviting of places, you should certainly not plan a visit here - unless you're coming to see me, but there is plenty to do.
I'm trying to say that although YOU may be slightly bored for a day or too - maybe Hen Tinman won't progress that far in Wimbledon, so you may get bored for a couple of hours - don't complain about it. Do something about it.
I have found that these discussions forums eleviate boredom levels. Superb! But I always try to never be bored.
Think for a minute - this summer, in the wonderful heat that some hate now, but will want back when it rains, and snows, can be enjoyed - you can go outside for a run, swim, and the odd few can fly if they like. Great!
Now think of all those children who have to spend weeks - possibly months in hospital for one reason or another - and think how bored they must be.
Gaming is good for you and it can be good for them.
Thus, I propose that for a designated TWO WEEK period, all members who win GAD or FAD donate their prize to these children - let SR donate say a DREAMCAST + VIRTUA TENNIS etc (because a) it's cheaper and b) Virtua Tennis is fun) and we can choose to give our gameaway in the SUMMER GAMEAWAY!
You may think - argh but I never win - and then you win during that period. It is not obligatory to give your prize away - BUT believe me you will feel an awful lot better for doing so. And therefore Tony and Ali etc - the SR massive should allow this to take place.
You'll win again. I did - eventually, and I would be willing to donate my prize should I win.
Thanks for reading.
Let me know what you think.
Think - weeks of hospital, some children may never have another summer again. It's for them. C'mon.
Back at Christmas Time Fantasy Meister was a generous sort - he came up with the plan that we should donate our gameaday wins to Charity - to the Great Ormand Street Hospital - so that kids suffering at Christmas time, stuck in the boredom of wards and nurses could be somewhat relieved - an excellent idea and they were very grateful - it was a brand spanking new PS2 with donated games from teh members who had won - films were also donated.
Although at the time I did win a game and COULD have given it to them, I felt they had enough and so just so I could feel I was doing something for a good cause I gave £30 to the NSPCC - an equally good cause.
Now, just think - you may be bored this summer, you maybe so bored that you come online and tell everyone over MSN how bored you are. I hate that attitude, and at least 3 people I know havethe name BORED. Ok so Leighton Buzzard is the most riviting of places, you should certainly not plan a visit here - unless you're coming to see me, but there is plenty to do.
I'm trying to say that although YOU may be slightly bored for a day or too - maybe Hen Tinman won't progress that far in Wimbledon, so you may get bored for a couple of hours - don't complain about it. Do something about it.
I have found that these discussions forums eleviate boredom levels. Superb! But I always try to never be bored.
Think for a minute - this summer, in the wonderful heat that some hate now, but will want back when it rains, and snows, can be enjoyed - you can go outside for a run, swim, and the odd few can fly if they like. Great!
Now think of all those children who have to spend weeks - possibly months in hospital for one reason or another - and think how bored they must be.
Gaming is good for you and it can be good for them.
Thus, I propose that for a designated TWO WEEK period, all members who win GAD or FAD donate their prize to these children - let SR donate say a DREAMCAST + VIRTUA TENNIS etc (because a) it's cheaper and b) Virtua Tennis is fun) and we can choose to give our gameaway in the SUMMER GAMEAWAY!
You may think - argh but I never win - and then you win during that period. It is not obligatory to give your prize away - BUT believe me you will feel an awful lot better for doing so. And therefore Tony and Ali etc - the SR massive should allow this to take place.
You'll win again. I did - eventually, and I would be willing to donate my prize should I win.
Thanks for reading.
Let me know what you think.
Think - weeks of hospital, some children may never have another summer again. It's for them. C'mon.
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B****r. We seem to have forgotten about peripherals... they'll need them too! Maybe we can get SR to send off 4 Big Deal packs and add to the collection!
And hey... we could (if we're sending to GOSH again) send either PS2 or GBA games.... Nice!
I wpould suggest August through as people will be on the site more and more posts will be done... although it won't raise the number of games onw... (Duh!)
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And hey... we could (if we're sending to GOSH again) send either PS2 or GBA games.... Nice!
I wpould suggest August through as people will be on the site more and more posts will be done... although it won't raise the number of games onw... (Duh!)
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Namostar wrote:
> YH knows what he's talking about! Annually does sound better.
C'mon lads - SUMMER - STUCK IN HOSPITAL? How boring and infuriating!
Annually is better for us, SR and Chelsea, but c'mon - this has to happen soon for the summer.
TWO WEEKS only - and Sr would only be donating 4GBAs which will cost them - no profit on them, they at whatever, so it's ok.
Good.
> YH knows what he's talking about! Annually does sound better.
C'mon lads - SUMMER - STUCK IN HOSPITAL? How boring and infuriating!
Annually is better for us, SR and Chelsea, but c'mon - this has to happen soon for the summer.
TWO WEEKS only - and Sr would only be donating 4GBAs which will cost them - no profit on them, they at whatever, so it's ok.
Good.
I agree.
It is a good idea and i agree with it.
If i win a game during the designated period i will gladly donate it. It could be done from the 1st of July for 2 weeks or whatever. Just make sure everyone knows when it is!
Also, it would seem a good idea to leave it 'til christams so all gaes during December can be donated. Make it an annual thing.
Although, i suppose there's nothing stopping someone from donating any of their wins at any point during the year, but it would make sense to have a specified 'donation period'.
If i win a game during the designated period i will gladly donate it. It could be done from the 1st of July for 2 weeks or whatever. Just make sure everyone knows when it is!
Also, it would seem a good idea to leave it 'til christams so all gaes during December can be donated. Make it an annual thing.
Although, i suppose there's nothing stopping someone from donating any of their wins at any point during the year, but it would make sense to have a specified 'donation period'.
Well, I have never won GAD so I would like to win first before I start giving games away (I am not being shallow but I really want GT3 and I have no money!). I promise if I win again I will donate that.
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