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CCF Rejects Dirty Gamer Money
Apparently, in honor of Gary Gygax, Gen Con raised $17,000 to donate to his favorite charity, the Christian Children's Fund. They rejected the donation because of course gamers are Satanists. Was it sent accidentally to the Crazy (Jack T.) Chick Fund instead?

To paraphrase Sir Walter Scott, "You show me a gamer who is not a Christian, then I will show you a Christian who is not a Christian."*

Rich "The Giant" Burlew has the story here: http://www.giantitp.com/index.html#MZvsP18xmNXpVDwvCRQ

For those of you not clicking on the link, GenCon decided to send the funds to Fisher House, which supports military families. Burlew suggests any other gamers wishing to honor Gary with a donation, or just support a good cause, donate to PlanUSA, who also assists the poor and offers child sponsorship, much like CCF, but without the prejudice and corruption.

My church used to sponsor a child through CCF. I will certainly make sure my extended religious community makes sure to avoid supporting this organization in the future.

Wamba in Ivanhoe: "Show me a Jew who is not a Christian, and I will show you a Christian who is not a Christian."