There are so many good charities that need donations, it’s hard to decide which one to give to. Or give at all in this economy. However, there’s one charity I’ve given to for the past couple of years, and this year was no different. Penny Arcade’s Child’s Play Charity.

Since 2003, over 100,000 gamers worldwide have banded together through Child’s Play, a community based charity grown and nurtured from the game culture and industry. Over 5 million dollars in donations of toys, games, books and cash for sick kids in children’s hospitals across North America and the world have been collected since our inception.

This year, we have continued expanding across the country and the globe. With almost 70 partner hospitals and more arriving every month, you can be sure to find one from the map above that needs your help! You can choose to purchase requested items from their online retailer wish lists, or make a cash donation that helps out Child’s Play hospitals everywhere. Any items purchased through Amazon will be shipped directly to your hospital of choice, so please be sure to select their shipping address rather than your own.

When gamers give back, it makes a difference!

I made my purchase through Amazon yesterday, and the DVDs will be sent directly to Children’s Hospital here in OKC. It’s tax deductible!

If you either can’t make a purchase due to your budget, or you don’t do Amazon, Child’s Play also takes cash donations through PayPal. Even just a couple of bucks can add up if many people contribute.

I only wish I lived closer to Seattle so I could attend the Child’s Play Charity Dinner. There are tons of cool gaming items in their silent auction, with lots of cool people in attendance. One day I’ll make it to either the dinner, or even better, to PAX!