The fifth annual Playing For Charity 24-Hour Video Game Marathon at Lambton Mall in Sarnia, hosted by Max Major.  November 29, 2019. (Photo by Blackburn Media)The fifth annual Playing For Charity 24-Hour Video Game Marathon at Lambton Mall in Sarnia, hosted by Max Major. November 29, 2019. (Photo by Blackburn Media)
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Local gamers set $10K goal for charity marathon

Video games, live music and food are on tap at Imperial City Brew House this weekend.

It's the annual 24 hour charity video game marathon on Friday, November 29, in support of St. Clair Child and Youth Services.

Organizer Max Major said they've set their biggest goal yet, $10,000 to mark the event's 10th anniversary.

"We're going to do that by inviting John's Restaurant into Imperial City Brew House and they're going to be doing breakfast on the Saturday morning and partial proceeds are going towards the cause," said Major. "The Action Figures, our favourite local nerd band will also be playing while we're trapped in our nerd enclosure."

Major said of course, he can't do it alone.

"So we always have four players like old Nintendo 64 video game days, four people on the couch," he said. "Myself, my partner in playing for charity Darryl Heater, we've also invited Levi Webb and Aaron Cooper are the community members this year that will be gaming for 24 hours with us."

Since the charity video game marathon started, about $40,000 has been raised for children's organizations across Sarnia-Lambton.

"If we hit our $10,000, that will put us to a good even $50,000 over 10 years, that would be pretty cool," said Major.

The marathon kicks off at 2 p.m. Friday and continues until 2 p.m. Saturday.

Last year's event raised over $6,000.

You can donate in person at Imperial City Brew House, or online at www.playingforcharity.com.

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