Marc Joly 24-hour Game-a-thon to raise money for the Cerebral Palsy Association in AB

Students raise money for the Cerebral Palsy Association in Alberta
By: Cerebral Palsy Association in Alberta
 
CALGARY, Alberta - April 24, 2013 - PRLog -- Edmonton, AB – The Cerebral Palsy Association in Alberta (CPAA) is happy to announce the fifth annual Marc Joly 24- Hour Game-A-Thon that will take place Saturday, April 27, 2013 with proceeds raised presented to the CPAA.

Starting at 7:00 am at the Archbishop Jordan High School (ABJ) 40 + students of the schools gaming club will meet and play video games for 24 hours all in hopes of raising funds for the CPAA. The Archbishop Jordan Gaming Club was started by Mr. Stephan Johnson and Mr. Mike Joly. It allows students with other talents to express their abilities and to interact with other students in a friendly, positive manner while enjoying gaming against each other. This provides students and staff an excellent opportunity to interact with a teacher team and to interact with peers.

The gaming club has raised over $50,000 over the last four years for vital programs and services for the CPAA. “I am so incredibly proud of the student’s accomplishments.” Spoke Co-Founder Mike Joly. “For young adults to give up a weekend for charity they should be commended.”

The following is the event schedule for media purposes:
Archbishop Jordan High
4001 Emerald Drive, Sherwood Park, Alberta

7:00 am – Set up
8:00 am – Gaming Begins
11:30 am – Lunch is served
1:00 pm – Public Welcome to cheer on students
2:00 pm - Gift presentation
6:30pm – 7:00pm – Dinner

For Further Information Contact:
Lesley Plumley,
Public Relations & Events Coordinator
Office: 403-219-3608 Cell: 403-969-7572
lplumley@cpalberta.com
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