When I started planning this event with Jeff & Erin, we thought itd be a great way to raise some more money for my Extra Life campaign while trying to bring the Cranbrook area gaming community together. I was really concerned about costs at first. I was INCREDIBLY grateful to the Eagles for loaning us the hall for the day, as that put a lot less pressure on me personally. I was concerned about money spent vs. number of people needed just to break even. At this point, this community has honestly made me break down and cry several times. The way Ive seen people rally together around a single cause, and get excited for a single event that, originally, I honestly expected to see maybe 15 people at, has blown me away. For anyone who doesnt believe me, look at the info section above, at the list of sponsors. Its not even just local sponsors. We have several famous voice actors. Cards Against Humanity. Multiple video game developers. Artists both locally and internationally who are interested in helping make Extra Life Game Day grow into one of the biggest events that Cranbrook has ever seen. But, most importantly, I want to thank YOU. The person reading this. The person who this post gets shared to. The person who thinks about maybe coming down to the event, just to see whats going on. Because, even with all the help from these amazing sponsors, and I cant thank them enough for their support, Game Day still means nothing without YOU. Every person Ive approached for support, every email thats been sent, was all just to plan an event that is, at its core, For The Kids. With how fast this thing is growing, and with how much support and interest everyone has been showing us, Ive just got one last thing to say. Please take 30 seconds to watch this, and understand why were all doing this. Its important to me. Its important to all of us. And theres a good chance, its important to you, too. -D
Posted on: Sat, 13 Sep 2014 18:00:40 +0000
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