As we progress through 2024, the Gamers Outreach team is stoked to update you on our mission to fulfill all outstanding GO Kart requests from wishlist hospitals. The map you see above? Those are all the locations we have placed new GO Karts JUST. THIS. YEAR! (actually, through June 30 to be specific)
Placements and Impact
So far in 2024, we have successfully placed 245 GO Kart 3.0 units in hospitals!
These advanced gaming stations are not just pieces of equipment; they are powerful tools that bring joy, distraction, and a sense of normalcy to young patients undergoing challenging treatments.
The impact of these GO Karts is poised to be profound, supporting up to an estimated 710,500 gaming experiences annually. Each experience is a moment of relief, a burst of happiness, and a step towards emotional healing for children in hospitals.
To everyone who has joined one of our fundraisers, donated, streamed, or spread the word about Gamers Outreach: THANK YOU! You are a tremendous part of this story and can feel proud about making a real difference in the lives of kids and families.
Reaching More Hospitals, Globally
Our efforts have reached 143 different healthcare facilities to date, each one benefiting from the engaging presence of GO Karts. These hospitals span across various regions, ensuring that children from different communities can enjoy the therapeutic benefits of gaming.
If you’re interested in seeing whether a GO Kart is present in a facility near you, check out the interactive map on our website’s home page.
The UK saw GO Karts arriving in several new hospital locations around the country, including Bristol Royal Hospital for Children, pictured above.
Germany is now on our map! In July, a very excited child life specialist and a courteous volunteer assembled our very first GO Karts at Dr. von Hauner Children’s Hospital.
Monash Medical Centre and Casey Hospital in Melbourne, Australia are filling their wards with a whole new fleet thanks to the generous contributions of the Hermitcraft community and those who joined us for Spooktacular.
That’s not all for GO Karts going international: six healthcare facilities in Sweden are receiving GO Karts over the coming weeks. Be on the lookout for wholesome shares on our social feeds soon!
Each delivery is met with an outpouring of positive feedback from healthcare providers, patients, and families, all of whom attest to the positive impact of these gaming units.
Checkpoint Reached
Our mission for 2024 is to ensure that every wishlist hospital receives the GO Karts they need.
We are continuously working to fund and deliver more units, striving to ensure all children receiving care have access to play. To get there, we need your help!
Join Us and Join In
We invite you to join us on this journey. Whether through joining our community of monthly donors (The GRID), streaming and fundraising, spreading the word, or participating in our events, your support is invaluable. Together, we can fulfill our quest to bring happiness and healing to children in hospitals.
Look out for updates coming soon on Spooktacular, our next major fundraising event, celebrating all things spooky and guaranteed to be a fantastically fun time in October.
Stay tuned for more updates and stories of impact on our social feeds: X / Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. Thank you for being a Gamers Outreach supporter, and helping us make play possible for so many deserving kids.