the reason why I chose this weeks avatar theme
I figured maybe you girls might want to know WHY I would pick something so... not normal...
here's why:
MAN STEALS GAMING SYSTEMS FROM CHILDREN WITH CANCER
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – When we hear about the worst in society, sometimes in brings out the best in a community. That is certainly the case this week at Levine Children’s Hospital.
Last Saturday, a thief was caught on camera breaking into the Pediatric Hematology & Oncology Center at Levine Children’s Hospital. According to hospital officials, that thief stole 10 video gaming systems – including 4 PlayStations, 1 Xbox, 1 Game Cube, 2 Game Boys and 2 Nintendo DS systems.
“The people who steal stuff do not think about the people they steal from,” said hospital spokesperson Kevin McCarthy. “That is certainly the case here.”
When news broke of the theft, the community response was almost instantaneous. In just hours, the community rallied with enough new video gaming systems to replace all that were stolen.
Those video games are a constant source of entertainment for the children who go to the clinic for chemotherapy and blood work. In some cases, those children are confined to a hospital chair for up to 8 hours at a time, and the video game is the best diversion to make that time pass quickly.
While new video gaming systems will arrive soon, police still have not caught the thief. They do have surveillance video tracking the man from the building’s entrance, to the elevator, and ultimately into the Oncology Center. One screen shot provides a good look at his face. Another shows the man wearing a backpack. Police believe he used that bag to sneak the video consoles out of the building.
“It’s bad enough to steal from children. It’s even worse to steal from children who are sick and going through cancer treatments,” said Sgt. Rich Stahnke of CMPD’s Providence Division.
To see the surveillance video, click on the video above. If you recognize the man, call Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600.
While the Oncology Center has received all the donations it needs, hospital officials point out there are other wings of the children’s hospital that could use donations. If you’re looking for ways to donate, you can contact the Levine Marketing Department at 704-335-3141.
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Two of my friends did the most selfless thing I've ever heard of.
Matt and Anthony are the owners of Shocal Repairs
once seeing the news they immediately said 'what can we do?'
so they set up a donations page on their site, and donated their own personal systems (and if you knew them, you'd know... they spend DAYS on these things at a time). they can be seen here on the local news down there.
I am so proud to be able to call them friends.
here's why:
MAN STEALS GAMING SYSTEMS FROM CHILDREN WITH CANCER
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – When we hear about the worst in society, sometimes in brings out the best in a community. That is certainly the case this week at Levine Children’s Hospital.
Last Saturday, a thief was caught on camera breaking into the Pediatric Hematology & Oncology Center at Levine Children’s Hospital. According to hospital officials, that thief stole 10 video gaming systems – including 4 PlayStations, 1 Xbox, 1 Game Cube, 2 Game Boys and 2 Nintendo DS systems.
“The people who steal stuff do not think about the people they steal from,” said hospital spokesperson Kevin McCarthy. “That is certainly the case here.”
When news broke of the theft, the community response was almost instantaneous. In just hours, the community rallied with enough new video gaming systems to replace all that were stolen.
Those video games are a constant source of entertainment for the children who go to the clinic for chemotherapy and blood work. In some cases, those children are confined to a hospital chair for up to 8 hours at a time, and the video game is the best diversion to make that time pass quickly.
While new video gaming systems will arrive soon, police still have not caught the thief. They do have surveillance video tracking the man from the building’s entrance, to the elevator, and ultimately into the Oncology Center. One screen shot provides a good look at his face. Another shows the man wearing a backpack. Police believe he used that bag to sneak the video consoles out of the building.
“It’s bad enough to steal from children. It’s even worse to steal from children who are sick and going through cancer treatments,” said Sgt. Rich Stahnke of CMPD’s Providence Division.
To see the surveillance video, click on the video above. If you recognize the man, call Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600.
While the Oncology Center has received all the donations it needs, hospital officials point out there are other wings of the children’s hospital that could use donations. If you’re looking for ways to donate, you can contact the Levine Marketing Department at 704-335-3141.
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Two of my friends did the most selfless thing I've ever heard of.
Matt and Anthony are the owners of Shocal Repairs
once seeing the news they immediately said 'what can we do?'
so they set up a donations page on their site, and donated their own personal systems (and if you knew them, you'd know... they spend DAYS on these things at a time). they can be seen here on the local news down there.
I am so proud to be able to call them friends.
