

I would appeal to local gamers, in particular, to get involved and raise some funds.” I have no doubt there will be many who will sign up to support Children in Crossfire through this campaign. “Game for Good is an excellent initiative, especially as gaming is such a popular pastime the world over. I decided to take on a personal online gaming challenge earlier this year and was able to raise several hundred pounds just by doing something I really enjoy. “As a regular gamer, I wanted to use my hobby to do some good for a cause I really care about. Local gamer Hugh Barbour, who fundraised for Children in Crossfire earlier this year, said:

For those on Twitch, Children in Crossfire are registered on Tiltify, Streamlabs and Just Giving platforms making it easy to host a charity stream on their channel. “For those who aren’t local or can’t make it on that date, please contact us online for a chat. “I encourage anyone in the northwest interested in finding out more about Game for Good to call to the Adventure Gaming van between 11am and 1pm on Saturday 22 nd, have a chat with us and play a free game or two. There is a huge community of gamers, globally and locally, who we are keen to recruit as supporters through our Game for Good initiative. “Digital fundraising is becoming ever more crucial, and Children in Crossfire want to be at the forefront of utilising new technology as a force for good. Representatives of Children in Crossfire will be on hand to speak to gamers about how they can fundraise while gaming and the difference they will be helping to make.Ĭhildren in Crossfire’s Clara Stephenson said: The public are invited to visit their state-of-the-art gaming van at the Orchard Street entrance to Foyleside Shopping Centre in Derry – and play for free between 11am and 1pm. The campaign will officially launch on Saturday 22 nd October, supported by local business Adventure Gaming. CHILDREN IN CROSSFIRE LAUNCHES ‘GAME FOR GOOD’ INITIATIVEĭerry charity Children in Crossfire have announced an exciting new initiative, Game for Good, which aims to recruit gamers to raise funds in support of their international programme work in Tanzania and Ethiopia.
