I'd probably just ring the switchboard and ask them - 0114 271 7000

That said it looks like the Childrens Hospital has its own charity arm as well, who might be able to help.  They're on 0114 271 7203, or email on [email protected]

PayPal to Dante.

Pretty close to a grand bow which would be a superb achievement.

Wow!
Well done everyone, that is a shit ton of money considering the amount of formites.

Just donated there, let me know if it goes through ok. Props to you Dante, and to everyone else on the forum who's given money for this.

I have money in my UK bank account again so I've just made a donation.

This is, shamefully, and for a variety of reasons that really aren't good enough, the first time I have ever donated to an Edge/B&B charity thing. The stuff that some of you guys do for charity is truly amazing, and I apologise for never having supported any of your efforts in the past.

I shall try to be a better person from this moment on.

Genuinely impressed with the lot of you.

If there's anyone who hasn't donated anything yet, can I make a polite plea to do so?  I know that barring a lucky few, most of us have very little cash this time round, but I promise you it's money well spent.

I used to work on a Children's Ward - and despite the efforts of families and staff, it's a scary place to be when you're a child.  It's also, truth be told, unbelievably boring as well.  On the ward I worked on there were pretty much two things in constant demand - DVDs, and videogames.  Games particularly are amazing for helping you escape from the realities of the world you're stuck in (as you all know very well).  They can also be surprisingly effective at distracting you from pain and discomfort.  It may seem trivial, but they're massively beneficial when it comes to making a hospital stay more bearable for sick kids.

So, I've sat and watched it at a comfortable distance as a paediatrician, and seen its benefit.  I also spent Christmas 2010 in a Children's Ward with my own (then 6 year old) daughter.  The distance was considerably less comfortable, but I was so much more grateful for the benefits.  Games helped distract her when they were putting needles in her arm, they helped keep her entertained when sitting in a room full of pale looking children was beginning to get tiresome, and if I'm honest, gave me some welcome respite as well.

For those who've donated already, from someone who knows exactly what you've given, thank you.

tin_robot wrote:

They can also be surprisingly effective at distracting you from pain and discomfort.  It may seem trivial, but they're massively beneficial when it comes to making a hospital stay more bearable for sick kids.

I had my eyelid bitten off by the family dog as a youngster (small potatoes compared to many kids, but my only hospital stay).  They had Trap Door on VHS and the kid in the bed next to me had a Game Gear with an AC adaptor and Shinobi.  Both made those few days far more bearable.

Iirc the 16th is the cutoff

n0face wrote:

Due to me being an absolute curmudgeon I never donate to charity but you bastards have melted my heart. I've had two kids in hospital for short spells and this kind of stuff is a godsend so thanks tin for making it real and forcing me to break the seal on my dusty wallet and big thanks to Dante for organising.

Good man!

OK, I'm off Wednesday, but it's a staff night out tomorrow, so it will probably be Wed afternoon that I'll give them a ring. I'll let you know what the outcome of that is.

The cutoff is the 16th, to give time for the funds to clear.

Cheers to the lads who just donated today, I recieved it fine.

I will be a late donater, but I will donate.

Dante - PS1 games sales contributions sent plus my personal token separately.

The following PS1 games are still up for grabs, whatever people deem a fair price.

Ace Combat 2
Bomberman
Bubble Bobble
Bust-A-Move 2
Colin McRae Rally 2.0
Colony Wars Vengence
Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver
Metal Gear Solid (Platinum version with Special Missions disc)
MTV Snowboarding
Quake II
Soul Blade
Spider-Man
Star Wars - Demolition
Syphon Filter
Syphon Filter 2 (2 discs, disc 2 has a semi-circle blemish but looks light - no manual)
Tomb Raider 3
V-Rally 2
Wipeout 2097
Worms Armageddon (has some tape attached to the disc hole but looks fine)

Also have promo copies of Killzone and Jak 3 for the PS2, no manuals, come in a CD case.

Just sent some dosh over mate - nice one sorting this, glad to be involved for once having been an abject failure in previous years.

M0stly harm13ss wrote:

@Dante Just a note. Be careful that all these money transfers do not 'limit' your account and lock it down (due to Money Laundering controls that paypal will have in place). I imagine it'll be a nightmare to unlock around Xmas time (and the hassle providing Evidence of Identity documentation is probably something you don't need). The limit is £1,600 per year if you have not fully verified the account (if you haven't there will be a 'Lift Limits' link somewhere on the My Account page).

My account is verified. I take it this means I'm not subject to any limits?