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Had to show one of my favourite games for this news photo
« on: October 03, 2013, 10:52:49 PM »
I was interviewed today about our charity event. Here is the article:
http://metronews.ca/news/regina/814278/board-game-a-thon-raising-money-for-reginas-souls-harbour-mission/

Earlier this week, there was another article...
http://www.leaderpost.com/qc/social+weekly+games+night/8982824/story.html

Good to see some positive press for our hobby.

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Re: Had to show one of my favourite games for this news photo
« Reply #1 on: October 04, 2013, 01:37:09 AM »
Good luck with the fundraising.

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Re: Had to show one of my favourite games for this news photo
« Reply #2 on: October 04, 2013, 06:59:50 AM »
Thank you. We are getting very close to the event now. I had hoped that we would raise at least $5,000 and we are now well past $11,000. So touching to see how awesome and giving people are.

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Re: Had to show one of my favourite games for this news photo
« Reply #3 on: October 07, 2013, 07:03:14 AM »
Wow - very impressive fund raising and a good interview too!

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Re: Had to show one of my favourite games for this news photo
« Reply #4 on: October 07, 2013, 07:49:41 AM »
Thanks. I am tired today. I was one of the 20 people that did the whole 24 hours. The event was a lot of fun. I had no idea how strong the support for this was going to be when we started. In the end, we raised:

$13,682.88 for Souls Harbour Rescue Mission

Folks are already talking about next year.
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Re: Had to show one of my favourite games for this news photo
« Reply #5 on: October 08, 2013, 01:21:37 AM »
I was one of the 20 people that did the whole 24 hours.

Awesome!

The event was a lot of fun.

Awesome!

In the end, we raised:

$13,682.88 for Souls Harbour Rescue Mission

Awesome!

Folks are already talking about next year.

Awesome!

I am tired today

I'm not surprised - what an *awesome* effort!!!!  :-)

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Re: Had to show one of my favourite games for this news photo
« Reply #6 on: October 11, 2013, 07:57:44 AM »
Bixby, man I really appreciate what you do. Great work. I've said it before, I wish there weren't thousands of miles between us. It would be awesome to be part of your gaming group! I would love to attend a BixCon one of these years!
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Re: Had to show one of my favourite games for this news photo
« Reply #7 on: October 11, 2013, 08:36:05 AM »
Thanks gang.

It is truly a blessing to see people at play. The worries and cares of the world seem to evaporate when the laughter rings out. To play games and help those in need is truly and deeply humbling. I am surrounded by wonderful people, I am blessed.


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