Dear friends,

There is finally a way that I can use my favorite hobby, gaming, to help make the world just a little bit better. Maybe you can help out too.

On Saturday, October 17th, 2009, I will be be participating in the second annual Extra Life 24-hour gaming marathon funding pediatric cancer research and treatment at Texas Children's Hospital.  This event is a SarcasticGamer.com community charity event.

The money raised, every penny of it, will go directly to benefit pediatric cancer treatment and research at Texas Children’s Cancer Center at Texas Children’s Hospital.  Texas Children's is one of the largest pediatric cancer and hematology centers in the world, and sees kids from all 50 states and over 80 countries.  Every child gets the same ground-breaking treatment, regardless of their family’s financial situation.

Cancer kills a classroom full of kids every day worldwide.  It takes kids from all walks of life, and respects no borders.  Cancer doesn’t care about ethnicity or religion.  It doesn’t care if a child is from privilege or poverty.

To learn more about this event, visit the Extra Life web site.  Click here to visit my Web page.

Each gamer has a set goal to get at least 4 people to sponsor us for just $1/hour for 24 hours.  I ask you to consider making a gift to help me achieve this goal.  I want this year to be a tremendous success and we need your help to achieve it.  I will gratefully accept any donation you are able to make, big or small.  All donations are tax-deductible.  Click here to make a donation.

Thank you for your consideration in making a contribution to support Texas Children's Cancer Center.  Your donation is a part of great things to come. 

Sincerely, Rockford Patrick 

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