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Pokémon4Life raises money for Japan

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Tuesday, April 12, 2011

Reported on Bulbanews by Phoenixraika

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Pokémon fans are continuing to show their support for those in need, as another charity playthrough event goes live.

The British group Pokémon4Life will be playing through some of the older Pokémon games to raise money for the British Red Cross's Japanese disaster relief funds following the earthquake and tsunami one month ago. Starting with Red Version, they plan to progress through Pokémon Gold and Silver, Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen, and Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire as well.

This event bears some differences from other recent gaming fundraisers; the Pokémon4Life players encourage donators to submit nicknames for Pokémon caught during the playthrough as well as suggestions for teams. Information on how to do this can be found on their website.

Pokémon4Life are a student fundraising group located in Wales. This is their first charity marathon, and they will be gaming until April 16. Over the four-day event they hope to raise more than £2,000 for their charity cause. They appear to be in good stead: after the first day, they had raised over £1,000.

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-Pokemon4life is playing old Pokémon games to raise money for British Red Cross for relief in Japan. By donating money, you can decide how the game is played, who is trained and what nicknames to give Pokémon. Currently, they are playing Pokémon Red, but will be moving onto other games up to Ruby/Sapphire. The event is only running until the 16th of April.
+Pokémon fans are continuing to show their support for those in need, as another charity playthrough event goes live.
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+The British group [http://www.pokemon4life.co.uk/ Pokémon4Life] will be playing through some of the older Pokémon games to raise money for the British Red Cross's Japanese disaster relief funds following the earthquake and tsunami one month ago. Starting with {{v|Red}}, they plan to progress through {{game|Gold and Silver|s}}, {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}, and {{game|Ruby and Sapphire|s}} as well.
-Pokemon 4 Life is a student fundrasing group attending Aberystwyth University in Wales, UK. Our first event will be Pokemon 4 Japan, due to go live at 7pm (GMT) on the 11th of April. This will consist of a 4 day marathon of pure Pokémon happiness, livestreamed for your viewing pleasure. This stunt of possible stupidity is all for Japanese Tsunami relief. Expect lots of features and special donation events. Pokemon4Japan is in aid of 'The British Red Cross', all money goes directly to them and does not pass through our hands. We do not represent the charity, and the views or opinions expressed by us are not those of 'The British Red Cross' We'll be playing: Red/Blue Gold/Silver Fire Red/Leaf Green Ruby/Sapphire Catching 'em all, like a boss. (Hopefully)
+This event bears some differences from other recent gaming fundraisers; the Pokémon4Life players encourage donators to submit nicknames for Pokémon caught during the playthrough as well as suggestions for teams. Information on how to do this can be found on their website.
+Pokémon4Life are a student fundraising group located in Wales. This is their first charity marathon, and they will be gaming until April 16. Over the four-day event they hope to raise more than £2,000 for their charity cause. They appear to be in good stead: after the first day, they had raised over £1,000.
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