Child's Play Tops $1 Million

ack154 writes "According to today's update to their website, the Child's Play charity has passed the $1 million mark. The final tally is listed at $1,024,400 — more than $400k over last year's total! The final update from their site reads: 'You guys did it. You broke a million dollars in just over two months. Child's Play started as a way to show how good our community can be, but it's turned into something greater than we could have ever imagined. We're making an impact on lives. See you next year.'"

All I have to say is...

[Kirin Fenrir]

Mad props, Gabe and Tycho.

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[Lisana]

I heartily second that!!

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[TA_TA_BOX]

See you next year? Does that mean they are taking 2008 off? I think we should give this year too!

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[BakaHoushi]

More than likely, I'd say it means they'd be taking 2007 off, not 2008...

Heh

[Jon.Laslow]

And what could be more fitting than a final total that includes the number '1024'? Truely, this is the greatest achivement of gamers and geeks everywhere! Hats off all around to Childplay and Penny Arcade!

Yeah

[goldcd]

but some 'unfunny' people are going to give more cash to charity and spoil the gag for the rest of us :(

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[disassembled]

And what could be more fitting than a final total that includes the number '1024'?

How about a final total that includes the number '1337'?

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[Whyte Panther]

That was the exact pre-reg number for the first PAX.

Pretend I'm Jack Thompson

[heinousjay]

We need to hear about the conscience-easing efforts of a few dedicated sociopaths who are leading our nation's youth on the path to video destruction?

Congrats

[Spaceman40]

Congratulations to the Penny Arcade guys, and everyone who donated. This kind of thing just shows the generosity that people show when they're given a chance.

Attention Jack Thompson:

[subl33t]

...this is how you help kids.

Forget your ambulance chasing.

Re:Attention Jack Thompson:

[GreyyGuy]

You are assuming he wants to help kids. All I've seen him do is help himself to publicity.

Next year's total...

[LikeTheSearchEngine]

...will come to One Million, Three Hundred and Thirty-Seven Thousand dollars.

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[reachums]

I, for one, will do everything in my power to see that, that happens

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[1337W422102]

As will I!

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[LineNoiz]

"Child's play" is an idiom meaning that something is simple to achieve.

The movie (along with a plethora of TV shows, plays, books, etc.) was named after the idiom.

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[The Ultimate Fartkno]

It's a bird! It's a plane! It's Supe... oh, never mind. It's just a joke up there.

Totally innappropriate and not in the spirit

[jayhawk88]

Dear Jack Thompson,

Eat a dick.

Signed,
Real Human Beings

How about a special program for sick girls?

[Anonymous Coward]

I hope that they are not being overlooked. As you all know, girls need a little coaxing to get playing. I'm still bummed after having two nieces and no nephews!

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[Chris Burke]

Considering the women I know who have picked up DSes, I'm guessing a DS and Nintendogs or Animal Crossing is sufficient coaxing.

Did you look at the wish list?

[Chibi Merrow]

Seriously. There was plenty in there for the fairer sex. Why do they need their own separate program?

No DS Lite for my kid bro...

[Buddy_DoQ]

...it went to a kid stuck in a hospital bed somewhere in Dallas instead.

Sure it was $130 I didn't really have, but now there's an undoubtedly more suitable recipient enjoying Mario Cart between operations, and I feel all the better for it.

Glad I could help in my small way to reach that million dollar mark, my first year giving to Child's Play too. High-Five!

Now all that's left is to organize a field-trip to engage DS WiFi wars at the local children's hospital. Maybe even invite old Jack for a round or two.

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[Dasaan]

hmm, wifi ... in a hospital ward? Somehow I don't think that'd go down too well.

Still nice idea in principle.

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[CastrTroy]

What are you talking about. Those doctors on Grey's Anatomy are constantly talking on their cell phones. If doctors can use cell phones, then they can hook up a wireless network for the kids.

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[assassinator42]

Actually, a local hospital has a private WiFi network seemingly going throughout the hospital. (Well, my DS detected several APs when I went to visit a recovering relative.) They apparently have computers on carts. I also saw a sign advertising free WiFi in a lobby in another hospital.

More hospitals mean...

[Warbringer87]

more money. People are more likely to donate to a local hospital, its just something they can attach to more, ya know? So if there isn't a single hospital in your state on Child Play's map, head on down to the nearest one and help spread the word. And even if there, if it is not very close by, find the closest hospital and tell THEM. If you tell them now, they will more than likely be ready for 2007's fundraising.

Gaming

[Da3vid]

When I was young, my even younger sister was dying of cancer. We didn't have fancy video games at that time, but we had TONS of donated board games, and they made all the difference. They didn't only make times easier on my sister, but they made my last days with her happier and allowed us to spend quality time together even if we were in such a dreary place.