Paul Martin

Game-a-thon: a gaming marathon for young people with cancer

Fundraising for Teenage Cancer Trust
£464
raised of £900 target
by 32 supporters
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Event: Game-a-thon: 12 hours, from 31 January 2022 to 31 December 2022
Every day seven young people hear the words you have cancer. Take on a sponsored 12-hour game-a-thon to make sure they're supported before, during and after their diagnosis.

Story

Every day seven young people are diagnosed with cancer. I'm taking on the 12 hour game-a-thon challenge to raise money to help support as many people suffering from this horrendous disease as possible. Gaming is a big part of our family life, we love nothing more than  playing Mario party or Brain quizzes with the kids, but gaming can also give people a much needed release, particularly for those who are going through treatment for cancer, as it brings a small sense of normality back to their lives. 

When I was younger a 12 hour game-a-thon was a way of getting warmed up for entire weekends of gaming, but as the years have gone on I naturally find myself with less time to play. The fact that I have the opportunity to do something I really enjoy while raising money for a wonderful organisation that has such a positive impact for so many young people is amazing. 

Anything you can contribute towards sponsorship would be brilliant and together we can work towards hopefully curing a disease that affects so many people each day. Thanks in advance everyone and hopefully you can tune in on 01/07/22 at 10:00AM to watch me, Asif and Kirsty and action.

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About the campaign

Every day seven young people hear the words you have cancer. Take on a sponsored 12-hour game-a-thon to make sure they're supported before, during and after their diagnosis.

About the charity

Teenage Cancer Trust

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We are dedicated to improving the quality of life and chances of survival for young cancer patients aged 13-24. We fund and build specialist units in NHS hospitals and provide dedicated staff, bringing young people together so they can be treated by teenage cancer experts in the best place for them.

Donation summary

Total raised
£463.65
+ £81.25 Gift Aid
Online donations
£463.65
Offline donations
£0.00

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