The term “record-setting” doesn't do our final total justice, nor does incredible, amazing, generous, or overwhelming. In 2012, Child’s Play Charity raised $5,085,761 for children across the globe.
From our own events to a record number of community-run fundraisers (many of which were featured on our new website calendar), we as a group were able to raise an astonishing amount to benefit kids in hospitals, clinics, and domestic violence shelters worldwide. But each and every
2012 is drawing quickly to a close and it's been an incredible year - with four days left, the gaming community has picked up even more steam and raised $4.1 million dollars for children in hospitals around the world. Through gifts on Amazon.com, support of our incredible community events, Humble Bundle purchases, and generous donations from people around the world we'll be able to provide
[…]The gaming community has now donated a staggering $3.7 million in 2012, blowing past the total for 2011 with just under two weeks left in our fundraising season and keeping up the incredible tradition of surpassing the previous year's fundraising goal. Gifts from Amazon.com wishlists are arriving at our network hospitals every day and their impact is profound. Diane, Child Life Specialist, shared a bit about how Child's Play helps Victoria General Hospital.
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[…]There are many ways that people support Child's Play. Sometimes it's donating through Paypal or sending a check in the mail. There are our Amazon.com wishlists, where people can send gifts to their local children's hospital. People run events to raise awareness and funds. People share our mission in their schools, workplaces, and communities. Gamers buy Humble Bundles to keep and to giv
[…]We've tallied the numbers, checked and double checked and have very exciting news - not only has the goal been passed, it's been absolutely blown away. The gaming community has now raised $2.9 million for our network of hospitals in 2012!
The 2012 Child's Play Dinner Auction was held on Thursday and everyone showed up looki