*More perks to come soon*

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Why?

The idea was brought up in the fall of 2012. Mike wanted to host another sort of gaming get together, but instead of just a regular LAN, he thought he could help out another great cause while having fun. 

• A great social event for the youth of Mattawa
• Raising funds for great organizations in the local community.
• We raised $733 in the first year. This year we are aiming for over $1000!

This wouldn't be possible without the support of the local businesses as they provided prizes and support for the events.

What We Need & What You Get

Here is a breakdown of what is needed to run this event, and how you could benefit from participating:

• We need about 500 feet of Cat5e Ethernet Cables, a 24 port ethernet switch (maybe more) and a powerful gigabit wireless router. 
• The cost of these items are approximately $350.
• We will try to soak up the cost of these items as much as we can through sponsors.
• Pledge collectors are able to obtain special bonuses at higher tiers.
• Your pledges and donations will go towards the Mattawa & Area Children and Youth Program that hosts all sorts of activities for the children and youth of the area, including this event!

The Impact

This event impacts the community in more than one way:

• It gives the youth a very unique experience, something not available anywhere in the area.
• It helps out great organizations that need help in order to help the public.
• Participants are rewarded with prizes that can be won at the mini-events throughout the night.

Other Ways You Can Help

Some people can’t contribute, but that doesn’t mean they can’t help:

• Raise pledges by going door to door.
• Share the event on Facebook or by word of mouth
• Volunteer at the event
• Help raise awareness for the cause.

And that’s all there is to it.