Charity Partner ideas for FG

[GazzaGarratt 11,049]

I've wanted to do this for a long time so whilst we're doing some  and changes it seems right to do it now.

 

I want to have a dedicated charity partner, possibly a yearly thing that we can do some charity activity to link it to.

 

I'd like suggestions on the idea and who you think we should start with. We'll then put a vote out.

 

This doesn't mean we have a target or can't raise money for other charities either. It just gives some focus to doing some charity fun.

 

Please get some ideas kicking below. Cheers.

[Dan94 913]

MIND - Mental Health Charity.

 

Recently lost someone last year who I used to hang around with in my late teens to mental health, so something I feel quite strongly about helping.

[Plumbers Crack 4,062]

While I’m good with Dan’s suggestion, I don’t know how big MIND are....I feel we may be better helping smaller charities where we might have a greater impact ?

[Dan94 913]

21 hours ago, Plumbers Crack said:

While I’m good with Dan’s suggestion, I don’t know how big MIND are....I feel we may be better helping smaller charities where we might have a greater impact ?

That's a good idea actually, would make more sense

[GazzaGarratt 11,049]

I'm open to either way Dan - I agree though, @Plumbers Crack Dave's idea works well to start with. Personally I would love to have a UK one and a North American one. At the end of the day even if we can raise 20, 30, 50 dollars and/or pounds we're at least trying something to help good causes. What do others think?

[Diddums 4,346]

https://www.extra-life.org/

 

 

I think this would be ace personally.

[tronic44 3,642]

Special Effect would be my suggestion, they create ways and new tech for people with disabilities, so they are able to game. 

 

They have slowly gotten bigger over the last few years but they are still only a team of around 6 people. I have to speaking to them off and on for the last couple of years now, was hoping to do a 24 hour live stream with them later this year but we're so busy at the moment. 

 

I'm happy to support anything!

[GazzaGarratt 11,049]

These extra ones are a great thoughts too, thanks both.

 

Murica people, you guys got a thought on what you would be good options across the pond?

[BO7H B4RRELS 2,453]

These extra ones are a great thoughts too, thanks both.
 
Murica people, you guys got a thought on what you would be good options across the pond?

I don't have any suggestions, but I like this idea. [emoji106]


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[The3rdWalker 1,271]

1. https://charitynerds.org/
2. http://childsplaycharity.org/
3. https://www.extra-life.org/
4. http://www.ablegamers.org/

 

All very notable and wonderful charities, generally targeted towards video game events and groups. Personally my Rainbow 6 Organization is planning to host an event to one of the four mentioned above. So either are a wonderful choice. 

[Diddums 4,346]

I forgot about Special Effect, that gets another vote from me too.