$1 donation to Gamers Outreach
Gamers Outreach is a 501(c)(3) charity organization that provides recreation to children in hospitals through the power of video games and the gaming community. Hospitalization can often be a lonely, isolating, and scary experience for young people. Gamers Outreach eases those burdens by providing equipment, technology, and software that help kids cope with long-term treatment.
Gamers Outreach began as a group of high school students who enjoyed hosting video game tournaments. As the tournaments grew, they began donating profits from the events to charity. In 2009, the founding members of Gamers Outreach approached the children’s hospital in their hometown of Ann Arbor, Michigan with a simple idea: build a portable, medical-grade gaming kiosk in order to provide accessible activities for kids during long-term stays. The first “GO Kart” (Gamers Outreach Kart) allowed kids at Mott’s to play, even if they couldn’t leave their rooms.
Today, Gamers Outreach initiatives serve thousands of children per year in hospitals around the country. Through Gamers Outreach, gamers have the opportunity to make a tangible difference in the lives of children in hospitals.
When you donate your Microsoft Rewards points to Gamers Outreach, you’re helping to build more carts and ensure games are accessible within the medical environment.
To learn more about Gamers Outreach, or to find more ways to get involved, visit www.gamersoutreach.org.
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