Blizzard employee raises over $34,000 for LLS
by Mike Schramm 
Jan 6th 2009 at 1:00PM
The final total on that charity drive we mentioned last week is in, and it's huge. While Blizzard employee Katherine Allen aimed to collect about $5000 for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, she ended up picking up a whopping $34,000 (and growing) for the charity. Whether you gave in order to get entered for the drawing (she's giving away a few yearly passes and one lifetime subscription), or just for the charity of it, she is now thanking everyone who gave on the site, and we have to thank you, too: it's events like this that show off just how generous World of Warcraft players can be.The drawing will be held on January 8th, so if you did give and entered the contest, keep an eye on your email inbox to see if you won. And while the contest itself is over, there's still a few days left to donate to the cause if you missed it the first time around and still want to support the Society.
Sure, we're known for our QQing, we've got untold number of loot ninjas and drama queens in our ranks, and don't you dare nerf our class or we'll whine like nobody's business. But when you ask them to come through and help their fellow human beings, World of Warcraft players are one of the best communities around. Good luck to everyone who entered the contest, and thanks again to everyone who donated to the cause.
Filed under: Analysis / Opinion, Events, Fan stuff, Virtual selves, Odds and ends, Blizzard, Making money
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Gooch Jan 6th 2009 1:05PM
Good for blizzard. Helping out for treatment in leukemia... Good luck and hope they raise more..
P.S. Still excited i was first!!!:)
Gessilea Jan 6th 2009 1:19PM
Aw jeez, now I'm getting all weepy. How awesome of everyone!
Lyncis Jan 6th 2009 1:33PM
Hey, she's pretty cute. Er...kinda looks about 14 though.
That sounds wronger than it really is...
Rob Jan 6th 2009 1:42PM
For those who don't know, the TIT (team in training) is a group of hardcore athletes who do things like ride a bike cross-country. Very definately hardcore and for a great cause. Every athlete I think has to raise a certain amount (5k?), and dedicate a substantial part of their lives to this. (I was asked to be part of the TIT which is why i have this info).
kunukia Jan 6th 2009 1:46PM
I am proud of this community. And pleased that BRK put a link on his site, I am sure that helped.
lucifer.cross Jan 6th 2009 1:56PM
I, too, and just astounded by the generosity of my fellow players.
PeeWee Jan 6th 2009 2:02PM
What if Blizzard gave 1$ from each account created to the same cause... 34K suddenly seems futile. Applause for the effort, though.
Anton Jan 6th 2009 2:03PM
And another great commercial show for WoW and Blizzard..
Joyous_Oblivion Jan 6th 2009 2:08PM
Great news, I heard about this through Ctrl-Alt-Del Comic and followed the total as it grew.
Excellent outcome!
ttvp Jan 6th 2009 2:31PM
Enjoy your upcoming ban as well. You've earned it.
CapnSkillet Jan 6th 2009 3:38PM
Great to hear. My wife ran for Team in Training a couple years ago, and having lost my father to Lymphoma, I salute all those who gave to this cause.
Here's to finding a cure!
Blue Jan 6th 2009 7:10PM
Kudos to all, for giving, and sharing...
Lost my wife to this horrible disease, a little over a year ago. She fought valiantly, and I'm still in awe of the strength of her will, right down to the end.
I've thanked Katherine Allen for doing this, already, but, well...thanks again! You are more awesome than you know...
Oh, and thanks to WoW, as well. This game, and a few wonderful guildies, has helped me deal with a lot of emotional blowback, this year past...
Ok, enough with the teary-eyed, carebearing...time to log on, and kick some ass! (lol)
Khalkaroth Jan 6th 2009 9:13PM
Nah, don't worry, we could care less about people dying from leucophomiafamama-whatever, only reason we gave our money to them is to have that lifetime subscrition to WOW.
*sarcasm*
Fuerion Jan 6th 2009 10:13PM
ha i used to work right behind her. she dated one of the forum mods. THE cute girl who worked there. And even if she was the only pretty girl there she was pretty compared to regular chicks too. Dont ever call her shortstack.