Sixth Annual Penny Arcade’s Child’s Play Charity Launches

November 10, 2008

Toy drive for children’s hospitals around the world officially begins.

"It’s time to be amazing again people." So says Penny Arcade’s Mike "Gabe" Krahulik, in a post announcing the official launch of the 2008 Child’s Play Charity.

As in years past, gamers (and anyone with a generous heart) can head over to the Child’s Play website, pick the children’s hospital of their choice (from a list spanning six countries), and either purchase new videogames and toys from Amazon.com to be sent to the hospitals, or donate money directly via PayPal.

Started in 2003, Penny Arcade’s Child’s Play charity is now in its sixth year. In 2007 alone, it generated over $1.3 million dollars in toys and donations, and this year’s charity is already off to a strong start with over $100,000 donated so far. In addition to the standard donations of toys, videogames, and cash, Penny Arcade will also once again host their annual charity dinner auction, which will be held in the Washington State Convention and Trade Center in Seattle on December 9. Additional details and ticket sales for the dinner will be made available within the next week.

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