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Gamers raise funds for Naomi House & Jacksplace

naomi house and jacksplace fundraising team posing in front of a mario kart game on tv

Naomi House & Jacksplace annual gaming fundraiser, Game On!, brought gamers together to use their passion to make a difference for seriously ill children and young adults. The gaming fundraiser, raised an incredible £7,370 which could provide over 290 hours of expert nusing care for children and young adults who visit the hospices.

Over the weekend participants got involved in Game On! by livestreaming their favourite games and encouraging donations by playing for an extended period of time and taking on fun challenges. We welcomed returning gamers as well as some new faces, including Outright Games ambassadors and young adults who visit Jacksplace. 

mum, son and staff member playing mario kart
a young adult and staff member playing a video game smiling

We started the Game On! weekend by playing fun games at Jacksplace and the festivities continued in the evening with a livestream from our hospices.

Chris Meany, Supporter Services Advisor at Naomi House & Jacksplace, said:


This year, to kickstart Game On! we hosted our first-ever livestream from Jacksplace and it was a resounding success. For two thrilling hours, fundraising team members and a young adult who visits Jacksplace competed by playing games ranging from racing to football. Our viewers encouraged and joined in with their support via the chat and we were delighted to receive donations during the stream.

— Chris Meany
young adult wearing game on tshirt
a young adult and staff member playing teenage mutant ninja turtles game


I had the privilege of watching all the streams and was deeply inspired by the unwavering support I saw in all of them. Each person brought a fantastic energy and creativity to Game On!. Many participants took on challenges like eating raw onions, donning costumes and shaving their heads live to encourage donations. The growth in support from the online gaming community has been incredible, and we are profoundly grateful to everyone who took part in making this event a success.

— Chris Meany
naomi house and jacksplace team holding a big outright games logo and smiling

Thank you to our friends at Outright Games for being the official partner of Game On! this year and helping us raise vital funds for Naomi House & Jacksplace.

A massive thank you to all of our returning participants for taking on the challenge for another year. And thank you to our new participants for joining in on the fun! With your support we are able to continue providing outstanding care to children, young adults and their families.

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