AIAS joins Nintendo’s cause to help Fun Centers
Given the hustle and bustle of our daily lives, it’s sometimes good to pause for a while and reflect on things that matter the most. It is also good to know that the same feeling is not unknown to industry big shots. The Academy of Interactive Arts and Sciences or AIAS announced that they will be supporting the Starlight Starbright Children’s Foundation Fun Center.
In case you are not aware what this Fun Center is all about, shame on you it is actually a tool hospitals use to help reduce the anxiety and weariness young patients deal with during extended confinements. For years now, Nintendo of America has been a part of this by donating Nintendo systems alongside DVD players and flat screen monitors. In fact, NoA just donated the 5,000th Fun Center to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center.
AIAS mentioned that they will be donating US$ 1 to these centers for every member’s vote for the 2007 Interactive Achievement Awards. The event will be held at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas this coming February 8. AIAS President Joseph Olin has these things to day about the matter:
We are overjoyed to support this great program that provides young patients with entertainment, excitement and even a distraction during their exhaustive treatments and long hospital stays. The gaming community understands the hardships these children face while hospitalized and is pleased to give back and be a part of such a supportive and respected organization.
There. The organization’s president has already spoken. We hope that every member of AIAS cast his vote, for the children’s sake.
Given the hustle and bustle of our daily lives, it’s sometimes good to pause for a while and reflect on things that matter the most. It is also good to know that the same feeling is not unknown to industry big shots. The Academy of Interactive Arts and Sciences or AIAS announced that they will be supporting the Starlight Starbright Children’s Foundation Fun Center.
In case you are not aware what this Fun Center is all about, shame on you it is actually a tool hospitals use to help reduce the anxiety and weariness young patients deal with during extended confinements. For years now, Nintendo of America has been a part of this by donating Nintendo systems alongside DVD players and flat screen monitors. In fact, NoA just donated the 5,000th Fun Center to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center.
AIAS mentioned that they will be donating US$ 1 to these centers for every member’s vote for the 2007 Interactive Achievement Awards. The event will be held at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas this coming February 8. AIAS President Joseph Olin has these things to day about the matter:
We are overjoyed to support this great program that provides young patients with entertainment, excitement and even a distraction during their exhaustive treatments and long hospital stays. The gaming community understands the hardships these children face while hospitalized and is pleased to give back and be a part of such a supportive and respected organization.
There. The organization’s president has already spoken. We hope that every member of AIAS cast his vote, for the children’s sake.
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