Mine-thon raises $10K for Child's Play charity

The second annual Mine-Thon to raise funds for the Child’s Play charity concluded on the morning of the 24th December, and raised $10,148 USD. Child’s Play raises money to purchase new consoles, peripherals, games, and more for hospitals and therapy facilities for sick children.

Mine-Thon featured six gamers who played Minecraft 72 hours straight on live stream, and related their stories in an effort to raise money for Child’s Play.

According to fundraiser organizer Ethan Smith, “Being stuck in a hospital is never fun–especially during the holidays,” recalling his own hospital stay as a kid inflicted with Lyme Disease, who was grateful he owned a Game Boy Color to keep him company.

”That’s why the Mine-Thon volunteers are committed to bring the holidays to the hospitals,” Smith added “Child’s Play Charity ensures that hospitalized children throughout the world won’t go without this holiday season.”

Gamers who want to donate to Child’s Play can visit the official site here.