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"!SUMMER GAMEAWAY!"

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.

Well perhaps then we could just donate more games to the kids at St Ormond Street hospital. That wouldnt cost Tony or Special Reserve any more money, although your point is a vaild one.

Giving away things, especially to hospitals etc may boost your/your company's image and make you feel that you've done the right thing, but you can't give away too much, can you, or this will come to quite a large amount of money.

It would be nice, and I would donate any games I would wiun during this period, but wouldn't it be better on an annual basis ie. this xmas?

Also you might push and pressure Tony into doing something he may not want to do right at this point in time, and therefore he could feel bad if he disagrees, and may be criticised by others in the forum for having a 'heart of stone' even though he just could not do this giveaway right at this point.

But it's just a thought.

You have the option of giving your last game to me :)

Why not give GameBoyAdvances to young offenders who are locked up for horrific crimes!

As I said then and I will say it again, if I won a game and we had the option I would give it away!

:D

Leighton Buzzard would liven up, but yeah - I wasn't suggesting the same one - there are lots of children's hospitals.

It should go ahead... not because I think it should but because I'm sure it will.

Although, don't you think it would be a good idea to find another place for the GBA's. GOSH must be happy with their PS2, BUT I'm sure there are other places (or just childrens Hospitals) that have nothing!

Surely we should try to find somwhere else!

No?

You're in then ;) FM - try dressing up as a nurse. Might bring the kiddies some entertainment - actually it could scare them so much that they make full recoveries - won't need the GBAs and games - everyone's happy.

But no.

It's a good cause.

Sign up here!

Actually you don't have to sign.

I've been lying about my age and breaking bones ever since Christmas in an attempt to sneak into Great Ormond Street Hospital so I can get a go on their PS2.

The beard is a giveaway though....

Maybe I should just dress up as a doctor next time, that should be less painful.

I wasnt here for the last years gameaway!

I dont know!

Giving away a new game could make ME very bored since I am not going away till end of August!

It cuts into school which makes it even better!

But a nice idea!
:-)