Supporting Our Troops In a Whole New Way

I've got another hobby horse... I know that there are gamers and industry folk reading my LJ, and this is for you. A group of soldiers in Iraq are putting together a RPG convention, and they are desperately in need of materials. Let's bury these men and women in so much gaming material they won't run out till they're old enough to retire!  News: I've set up a web site to use as an information center at Toys4Troops.org.

And lookie here - GAMA's Games for Troops program!

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Let’s get those games out there!

Update: SPC Amberson says they're expecting around 300 people.  Not bad for a war zone!  Martin Rayla of Treasure Tables reminds me that Amazon will ship to military addresses, in case you'd like to use them.

Update: muskrat_john   aka John Kovalic (he of Dork Tower fame) is not only spreading the word via his LJ, he also says:

I'm making damn sure everyone at the con gets a comic book or two. I'm also sending a ton of trade paperbacks for door prizes, as well as Out of the Box games, Munchkin, Chez Geek, Mag*Blast and, of course, Chez Grunt.

Update: Additional places to send gaming stuff - Games for GI's. They send stuff to all forward deployed troops.

We are currently at an address where we can ship all care packages through military means free of charge. If you’d like to find out more making a contribution or volunteering, or if you’d like a copy of our needs list, I may be contacted at zacharythefirst@hotmail.com. Additionally, if you have a friend or loved one you’d like added to our care package list, contact us, and we’d be happy to do so.The address and central distribution point to send your contributions is:
Games For G.I.s
c/o Zachary Houghton
PSC 62 Box 6902
APO AE 09643

Update:  from Dave Amberson - they would be delighted to get PDF products as well. They have laptops and access to printers...
Update:  More love, this time from pandemonium_bks  in Cambridge, Mass.  They will take donations via Paypal to add to the shipment they're sending out May 2nd.