VelvetHammer
CAGiversary!
I was reading an article on CNN.com about the aftermath of Hurricane Charley in Florida, when the mention of a Playstation 2 caught my eye. Apparently the CNN reporter was interviewing a boy whose home was destroyed by the storm. Patrick DeRoche, 13 was standing where his room once was. Thankfully his family survived the storm. But if you read the article: ( http://www.cnn.com/2004/WEATHER/08/15/charley.scene.reut/index.html ) you will see his concern over losing his PS2. I know it may seem strange in the face of all that destruction to be concerned over a video game system, but it's normal for those in shock.
My proposal is that we, as a community of video gamers, get together to help this boy. I personally will buy him a new PS2. My request is that any other interested parties please contact me. I'd like to get as many games possible to send along with the PS2 as well. I'll also check with my PR office Monday to see if we can send along some other basics, like soap, socks, ect.
I'll spend tomorrow trying to find a way to locate and contact this boy's family, as well as determining a means of shipping the items to him.
If there's enough interest here, I'll post my contact info to my office. I guess I could set up some means (Paypal ect..) for everyone interested in donating.
Please trust that this is a legitimate charity interest on my part, and I am willing to provide what ever means to prove that. I'm not trying to swindle everyone out of their games and cash.
I just feel that this is an opportunity for all of us to give back, in a way that relates to something we all have an interest in. I think we all can imagine what it would be like to lose our collection, or at least something that provided us enjoyment. It may be months before normality returns to this area; at least we could provide one boy with something to make it a little less terrible.
I'll update this regularly and let those interested know how things progress.
UPDATE: 8/23/2004 - 8:58AM
I located a shipping address and would like to get things out to him by Friday, August 27. So I should ship no later than Monday the 23rd.
I spoke to his mother and she indicated that he lost everything in his room. I asked what else I could give, and she said school supplies. School starts soon, and all they bought for him is now gone.
8/23/2004 - SHIPPING UPDATE
Spoke to UPS rep on Friday, they are only making limited deliveries that area. He said as long as its safe for the driver to make the delivery they will. Expected delay added to delivery in 4 days. Power is still out to 141,000 people in Punta Gorda. I still plan on shipping on Thursday August 26th.
Thanks again to you who have donated. He'll have plenty of games to keep him busy. I got the ESPN NFL 2005 lastnight.
We've decided no Mature rated games, he is only 13 and his brother is younger.
visit: http://inlineatech.com/patrick.htm for more info.
I will send:
PS2 Online bundle
ESPN NFL 2k5
i-Ninja
Dual Shock 2 Controller
School Supplies
$50
List of games offered by CAGers so far:
Beyond Good and Evil - thx Dead of Knight - RECEIVED! Thank You
Rygar - thx Dead of Knight - RECEIVED! Thank You
Parappa the Rapper 2 - thx scdoanintendo - RECEIVED! Thank You
My proposal is that we, as a community of video gamers, get together to help this boy. I personally will buy him a new PS2. My request is that any other interested parties please contact me. I'd like to get as many games possible to send along with the PS2 as well. I'll also check with my PR office Monday to see if we can send along some other basics, like soap, socks, ect.
I'll spend tomorrow trying to find a way to locate and contact this boy's family, as well as determining a means of shipping the items to him.
If there's enough interest here, I'll post my contact info to my office. I guess I could set up some means (Paypal ect..) for everyone interested in donating.
Please trust that this is a legitimate charity interest on my part, and I am willing to provide what ever means to prove that. I'm not trying to swindle everyone out of their games and cash.
I just feel that this is an opportunity for all of us to give back, in a way that relates to something we all have an interest in. I think we all can imagine what it would be like to lose our collection, or at least something that provided us enjoyment. It may be months before normality returns to this area; at least we could provide one boy with something to make it a little less terrible.
I'll update this regularly and let those interested know how things progress.
UPDATE: 8/23/2004 - 8:58AM
I located a shipping address and would like to get things out to him by Friday, August 27. So I should ship no later than Monday the 23rd.
I spoke to his mother and she indicated that he lost everything in his room. I asked what else I could give, and she said school supplies. School starts soon, and all they bought for him is now gone.
8/23/2004 - SHIPPING UPDATE
Spoke to UPS rep on Friday, they are only making limited deliveries that area. He said as long as its safe for the driver to make the delivery they will. Expected delay added to delivery in 4 days. Power is still out to 141,000 people in Punta Gorda. I still plan on shipping on Thursday August 26th.
Thanks again to you who have donated. He'll have plenty of games to keep him busy. I got the ESPN NFL 2005 lastnight.
We've decided no Mature rated games, he is only 13 and his brother is younger.
visit: http://inlineatech.com/patrick.htm for more info.
I will send:
PS2 Online bundle
ESPN NFL 2k5
i-Ninja
Dual Shock 2 Controller
School Supplies
$50
List of games offered by CAGers so far:
Beyond Good and Evil - thx Dead of Knight - RECEIVED! Thank You
Rygar - thx Dead of Knight - RECEIVED! Thank You
Parappa the Rapper 2 - thx scdoanintendo - RECEIVED! Thank You