I have been involved with the video game industry now for over 5 years and during this time have been constantly amazed at the work that the guys over at Special Effect do to help gamers with disabilities.

Thousands of people want to experience the fun, magic and inclusion of video games, but their disabilities stop them from joining in.

You can help SpecialEffect level the playing field and truly change lives. By sponsoring my 24 hour GameBlast19 gaming challenge, you'll be helping Gamers' Charity SpecialEffect to find new ways for people with disabilities to play.

You'll be funding the expertise, assessments, equipment and lifelong support that will bring joy, self-confidence and a degree of independence into the lives of hundreds of people.If you love games, help us level the gaming playing field for everyone!

I will be live streaming the majority of the 24 hours over at www.twitch.tv/Strathem if you want to come and give me some encouragement.

Find out more about the inspirational work of SpecialEffect at www.specialeffect.org.uk