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Extra Life Game-athon


Hey friends and family.  I haven't done this for a year or two, but I'm going to participate in the Extra Life 25 hours of gaming game-athon for Children's Hospital in Denver.  It takes place November 1st.

Normally I'm much too responsible to spend 25 hours gaming, but this is to help little kids who are sick. I had the opportunity recently to visit the Denver Children's Hospital, and it was really a nice place.  More reminiscent of a Disney resort with colorful walls, comfortable seating, and cartoony animals tiled on the floor.  It almost makes you forget that you're in a children's hospital until you see a cute little bald kid stroll down the Radiology hallway.

You may be wondering why we were there.  Well, Logan had a little trouble swallowing a few weeks ago, and we got a ride in an ambulance to the ER.  It turns out he was ok, never choked even, but food did get stuck.  It went down on the way to the hospital, but happened again while we were there.  His pediatrician said we should go get an Upper GI.  That's why we were at Children's Hospital.  Today we are recovering from an Upper Endoscopy and hanging out for a 24 hour pH test.  He's napping now, but here's a picture from earlier in the day:

This little event made me realize how parents with children who have real health problems must feel. It's scary and difficult.  But when it's your kid, you'll do anything for them.

So here's the link.  If you want to donate or not- it's up to you.  I just wanted to give you the opportunity.

http://www.extra-life.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.participant&participantID=59294

And thanks for reading this and giving it some thought.  And thanks again if you donated.

Scott

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  1. Dena Christensen10/31/13, 2:53 PM

    Thank you everyone for helping this great hospital. :)

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