Last November, Jocelyn Becker and I kicked off Pandemic Parties – a fundraising program to raise money for Doctors Without Borders to help them with their fight against Ebola.
We raised just over $50,000 in three months at over 120 parties in over 20 countries. As we wrap up the program, I thought I'd compile some of the photos we received from the parties around the world.
A heartfelt thanks to everyone who hosted, attended, and donated!
— Matt and Jos
The Tokyo parties featured costumes and beautiful chocolates.
入賞したので商品ゲット! #pandemicparties
Ken, Jos, Matt, and Donna at Game Kastle in Santa Clara
It’s on. #pandemicparties
We got these wonderfully random photos from folks like Jorge Garcia (Hurley from Lost). The blue gloves were a nice touch.
Our cookies gradually became more elaborate. We learned the day-glow green biohazard symbols weren't nearly as appetizing as the MSF worker-meeple cookies. (Who would have guessed?)
Join us THIS SUNDAY from 12p-7p at GameHaus Cafe in Glendale for our PANDEMIC PARTY! Tickets are only $7, and are available in advance. Please call (818) 937-9061, or stop by in person. Play some games, and help raise money for a good cause. For more information, please visit pandemicparties.com and gamehauscafe.com.
Rich Sommer helped organize a party at GameHäus Café that got some great Voice of America coverage
Thanks to everyone who helped us help Doctors Without Borders!
And to cap it all off, Vital Pact put together this thank you video for all the work the partiers did to help MSF.
Thank you to all of the hosts, attendees and participants of Pandemic parties around the world. In just over two months, Pandemic Parties spread to more than 125 parties in 21 countries—from California to Nebraska, and South Africa to Malaysia—and Pandemic players have raised over $50,000 for MSF! The money raised from Pandemic Parties helps MSF as we continue to provide care for thousands of patients stricken with Ebola. Now it is up to you to keep the movement strong—and fun—find out how to pursue your gaming passion for good at vitalpact.org.
