Gamers Charity Shutting Down

Thradia · 20th December 2005, 08:07 PM

Posted by CrazyJoe on Gamer's Charity:

It is with great regret and sadness that I offically announce that GamersCharity is closing down.

It was almost one year ago that a small idea of mine brought the Ultima Online community together in ways I could never have imagined, and we worked together to donate over $10,000 to Charity organizations that helped those affected by natural disasters. I met some great people along the way, and do not regret the loss of sleep or negligence at work and home.

The last two months of this year has been full of stress at work and home, and I honestly have not had the time to do much with Ultima Online or GamersCharity in the past month.

I do have a few auctions left I can throw out, which I aim to do this week. If anyone noticed, all the auctions in the past few months were 100% donation (except for only a couple), and I will sell some personal items next year on my normal eBay account to try and offset those expenses.

I know some people wished to continue GamersCharity - however for legal reasons I am keeping the domain. If anyone wishes to follow in my footsteps, I will of course throw all my advice I can to you.

It's been a pleasure, and my sincere apologies for bringing it to a closure.

**Dra'ki Areese** · 20th December 2005, 09:43 PM

its a shame to see this happen. it was a very good cause and was amazing to see what could come out of a simple video game..

21st December 2005, 12:29 PM

agreed.

Mapper · 21st December 2005, 01:37 PM

Dang.. Thats a real shame

**Queen Mum** · 21st December 2005, 03:48 PM

yes it is sad news but very understandable ...

We are taking down all the Gamers Charity vendors over the next couple of days.
I will be delivering any current gold held on the vendors that were maintained by
me to Joe, if by chance there is one that we miss PLEASE let me know asap ..

Mahalo to all those who helped in the fundraising for Gamers Charity.
It certainly went beyond all our expectations ....

**Ezekiel** · 21st December 2005, 11:44 PM

Sad to hear, but very understandable.

Congratulations on all the wonderful work, and may this kind of success benefit you in all future endeavors!

23rd December 2005, 01:29 PM

It just really blows.

24th December 2005, 08:21 PM

It is a shame, although I tried to contact joe many times, i know hes been busy, and im sure its hard. I am glad it worked out, and it is a shame to see it go, but im sure its not the very end of it.

20th December 2005, 08:07 PM	#1
Thradia licks Join Date: Apr 2004 Shard: Napa Valley Posts: 1,364 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Gamers Charity Shutting Down Posted by CrazyJoe on Gamer's Charity: It is with great regret and sadness that I offically announce that GamersCharity is closing down. It was almost one year ago that a small idea of mine brought the Ultima Online community together in ways I could never have imagined, and we worked together to donate over $10,000 to Charity organizations that helped those affected by natural disasters. I met some great people along the way, and do not regret the loss of sleep or negligence at work and home. The last two months of this year has been full of stress at work and home, and I honestly have not had the time to do much with Ultima Online or GamersCharity in the past month. I do have a few auctions left I can throw out, which I aim to do this week. If anyone noticed, all the auctions in the past few months were 100% donation (except for only a couple), and I will sell some personal items next year on my normal eBay account to try and offset those expenses. I know some people wished to continue GamersCharity - however for legal reasons I am keeping the domain. If anyone wishes to follow in my footsteps, I will of course throw all my advice I can to you. It's been a pleasure, and my sincere apologies for bringing it to a closure. __________________

20th December 2005, 09:43 PM	#2
Dra'ki Areese Slave to emptiness Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 338 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Gamers Charity Shutting Down its a shame to see this happen. it was a very good cause and was amazing to see what could come out of a simple video game.. __________________ I've never figured out how to be gracefully humble without appearing weak. Nor have I figured out how to be gracefully passionate without appearing arrogant. In the end, I always seem to be arrogant and weak instead of humbly passionate.

21st December 2005, 12:29 PM	#3
Kohrgan Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Gamers Charity Shutting Down agreed.

21st December 2005, 01:37 PM	#4
Mapper Europa for the win! Join Date: Jul 2005 Shard: Europa Posts: 286 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Gamers Charity Shutting Down Dang.. Thats a real shame __________________

21st December 2005, 03:48 PM	#5
Queen Mum Lead Administrator Join Date: Mar 2005 Shard: Sonoma Posts: 2,869 Blog Entries: 17 Thanks: 65 Thanked 174 Times in 59 Posts Awards Showcase Total Awards: 1	Re: Gamers Charity Shutting Down yes it is sad news but very understandable ... We are taking down all the Gamers Charity vendors over the next couple of days. I will be delivering any current gold held on the vendors that were maintained by me to Joe, if by chance there is one that we miss PLEASE let me know asap .. Mahalo to all those who helped in the fundraising for Gamers Charity. It certainly went beyond all our expectations ....

21st December 2005, 11:44 PM	#6
Ezekiel Wycorp--Dwarf Hunter Join Date: Jul 2005 Shard: Area 52 Posts: 2,504 Thanks: 0 Thanked 8 Times in 6 Posts	Re: Gamers Charity Shutting Down Sad to hear, but very understandable. Congratulations on all the wonderful work, and may this kind of success benefit you in all future endeavors! __________________

23rd December 2005, 01:29 PM	#7
Kohrgan Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Gamers Charity Shutting Down It just really blows.

24th December 2005, 08:21 PM	#8
Chris Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Gamers Charity Shutting Down It is a shame, although I tried to contact joe many times, i know hes been busy, and im sure its hard. I am glad it worked out, and it is a shame to see it go, but im sure its not the very end of it.

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