Community Action

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Child’s Play

Child’s Play

Community Action Award
Class of 20XX Inductee
Child’s Play was born in 2003 when Mike Krahulik and Jerry Holkins of Penny Arcade wanted to change the negative perception of gaming and gamers in the media. In response, they challenged their fans to support Seattle Children’s Hospital through an Amazon Wishlist.
Doc Mack

Doc Mack

Community Action Award
Class of 2019 Inductee
The Galloping Ghost Arcade was opened on Friday the 13th, August, 2010. We opened with 130 arcade games that were saved from the brink of destruction and restored for all to enjoy. In 2014, we had grown into the largest arcade in the world with over 885 arcade games, with games coming in from all over the world.
Extra Life

Extra Life

Community Action Award
Class of 2017 Inductee
Extra Life is a fundraising event. The proceeds of which go to branches of the Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals. 100% of all donations go directly to the hospitals.
Games Done Quick

Games Done Quick

Games Done Quick (GDQ) is a video game organization that has transcended its origins to become a globally ...

Keisha Howard

Keisha Howard

Community Action Award
Class of 2020 Inductee
Keisha Howard is best known as the creator of Sugar Gamers, the world’s longest-running gaming & tech community geared toward inclusivity.
Patrick O’Malley

Patrick O’Malley

Community Action Award
Class of 2016 Inductee
Patrick O’Malley has been described as “a passionate, ambitious, and imaginative leader of the video game culture.” The creation of Star Worlds Arcade has provided a wonderful outlet for his passion.
St. Jude Play Live

St. Jude Play Live

Community Action Award
Class of 2021 Inductee
St. Jude PLAY LIVE is a charity stream for content creators and gamers to raise money to support the groundbreaking pediatric cancer research and treatment methods at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
Video Game Palooza

Video Game Palooza

Community Action Award
Class of 2019 Inductee
Video Game Palooza is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization committed to empowering individuals through the educational and cultural potential of video games.
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