Northamptonshire gamers challenged to play for 24 hours to support local patients
Gamers across Northamptonshire are being challenged to pick up their controllers and play for up to 24 hours to raise money for patients at local hospitals.
Northamptonshire Health Charity is launching a new fundraising weekend called Power Up for Patients, which will run from Friday, November 27, to Sunday, November 29.
Gamers, streamers, students and community groups can take part, with money raised helping to fund projects, equipment, wellbeing initiatives and improvements at local hospitals and community healthcare services which go beyond NHS funding.
Participants can choose a six, 12 or 24-hour gaming challenge – or devise one of their own – and do not have to complete the hours in a single sitting.
Almost any form of gaming counts, including consoles, PCs, mobiles, tabletop and board games.
People can take part individually or form a team, raising sponsorship per hour, collecting donations or livestreaming their efforts on platforms including Twitch, YouTube and TikTok.
Live fundraising leaderboards will run throughout the weekend, with prizes planned for the highest-fundraising individual and team.
Alfie, head of fundraising at Northamptonshire Health Charity, said: “Power Up for Patients is an exciting new way for people to support local healthcare while doing something they already love.
“Gaming brings people together, whether that's online, at home with friends, or through local communities, and we're thrilled to be launching an event that taps into that passion for a great cause.”
Local businesses, gaming cafés, schools, colleges, universities, esports groups and community organisations are also being encouraged to enter teams, promote the event or donate prizes.
Registration is free, while anyone aged under 18 will need permission from a parent or responsible adult.