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What is Game Changers?

 

Take on the ultimate gaming challenge and raise money to fund life saving research for children and young people with cancer.

How to get involved 

Join us this September (or whenever you choose) to game for Children with Cancer UK. Go solo or gather your friends or colleagues and take part as a team – the choice is yours. The ultimate challenge is to game for 12 hours but this can be adapted to suit you. You also have the opportunity to earn badges as you reach your fundraising goals.

Your fundraising page for the challenge can be linked to Twitch or YouTube if you’re planning to stream your gaming, so that your supporters can donate easily.

Took part in Game Changers before and want to give your feedback? If you fill in our survey below before 16th March at 23:59, you will automatically be enrolled into a Prize Draw where you could win a £25 gaming voucher of your choice. Please read the Terms and Conditions of the Prize Draw at the bottom of this webpage carefully before completing the survey.

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Fundraising should be fun (the hint is in the name ‘fun’draising!), so to help you on your way towards your target, we have put together a Cheat sheet with hints, tips and things to consider when completing Game Changers.

The most important thing to remember is to shout about what you are doing. Share your fundraising page with your friends and family. Keep posting on social media right up until you complete your challenge and make sure to post after to let everyone know how you did. We have some social media badges that you can post. 

If anyone happens to give you sponsor money in cash, you can pay it in on your online fundraising page yourself, or send a cheque with a completed sponsorship form to:

Game Changers
Children with Cancer UK
Third floor, 21-27 Lamb’s Conduit Street
Holborn
London
WC1N 3NL

If you are still worried about how you might raise your target, get in touch with us by emailing fundraising@childrenwithcancer.org.uk or giving us a call on 0800 222 9000.

Do I need a fancy set-up to get involved?

No, not at all. So long as you have a console and a game/games you’d like to play you’re all set! The consoles we recommend are PC, Xbox, PlayStation and Nintendo Switch. Please see ‘How do I stream my event?’ below for further advice.

Do I have to game for 12 hours?

No, of course not. Although 12 hours is the ultimate challenge against cancer, if you don’t feel comfortable gaming for that long, please do not feel obliged. We want you to enjoy your fundraising, so if you would prefer to game for a shorter period of time you are more than welcome. That being said, if you would rather game for more than 12 hours we welcome your commitment to the challenge and support you fully!

Whilst gaming for an extended period of time it is important to keep yourself healthy. Don’t forget to take regular breaks from your screen to stretch your legs and give your eyes a break. Try setting an alarm on your phone every hour for a 5 minute break. Keep hydrated and fuelled throughout your challenge. Stock up on water and healthy snacks to munch on. Avoid caffeine, energy or high-sugar drinks to prevent a crash. Make sure you are well rested with a good night’s sleep before you participate.

How do I stream my event?

Here’s a handy guide to setting up a stream. We recommend using Twitch to stream your gaming. Make sure to add our awesome stream frames to your Twitch videos, available on this page above.

Do I have to stream my event?

Whilst we recommend you stream your event because it’s super fun for you, and anyone watching, it is not expected. You can simply complete your challenge and send a link to your fundraising page to your friends and family.

How do I set up my fundraising page?

Setting up your fundraising page is super easy, just head on over to our dedicated Game Changers page and register your challenge there.

On your fundraising page you will be able to change the name of your page, set and update your target, add photos and personalise your page by adding a story about why you are fundraising for Children with Cancer UK.

Can I set up a team page?

Of course, we welcome you and your gaming crew! Our new dedicated Game Changers site has the functionality to register for the challenge as a team. 

What is Gift Aid and am I eligible?

Gift Aid makes a huge difference when it comes to how much money we can raise to support children and young people living with cancer. For every £1 raised we can receive an extra 25p at no extra cost to you or your sponsors.

To be eligible to add Gift Aid to your donation, you must be a UK taxpayer and understand that if you pay less income tax and/or capital gains tax then the amount of Gift Aid claimed on all donations made in that tax year it’s your responsibility to pay the difference.

The option to tick Gift Aid will be on your fundraising page when you go to donate. You can encourage eligible sponsors to select Gift Aid and raise even more money to support Children with Cancer UK. Find out more about Gift Aid here.

How do I connect my game play on Xbox, PlayStation or Nintendo Switch to my fundraising page?

You will need to connect your Twitch account to your fundraising page. To do this go to your store on Xbox, PlayStation or Nintendo Switch and install the Twitch app and login. Once you’ve done this, you can connect your Twitch account to your fundraising page.

If you’d prefer to link to your Mixer or PlayStation Live, copy and paste the stream link to your story section on your page.

Can under 18s take part?

Yes, under 18s can take part. We recommend that all under 16’s have permission from a parent or legal guardian due to the nature of gaming activities.
We take the health of our supporters seriously, regardless of age. Please take regular breaks from your screen to stretch your legs and give your eyes a break.

Try setting an alarm on your phone every hour for a 5 minute break. Keep hydrated and fuelled throughout your challenge. Stock up on water and healthy snacks to munch on. Avoid caffeine, energy or high-sugar drinks to prevent a crash. Make sure you are well rested with a good night’s sleep before you participate.

Will my personal details be secure?

When signing up for Game Changers there are certain personal details we need from you. These will only be used by the charity for administrative purposes. We value our supporter’s personal details and they will always be treated with care and respect, stored securely and only used for your relationship with Children with Cancer UK, or those who work with us. We will use the information you have given us to keep your informed about the event you are signing up to. We will also keep you updated about our work, other events and ways you can support us in the ways that you have agreed. We will never share or sell your details to any other organisation for marketing purposes. Click here to read the Privacy Policy at Children with Cancer UK.

Got another question?

We hope the above has answered your questions, but if not you can contact us by emailing fundraising@childrenwithcancer.org.uk or giving us a call on 020 7404 0808.

Terms of Service & Privacy Policy

Children with Cancer UK, GiveStar and Twitch are separate organisations each with their own Terms of Service & Privacy Policy. You should check that you agree to them all before signing up for Game Changers. Use the below links to find out more information:

Children with Cancer UK – Terms of Service and Privacy Policy

GiveStar –  Terms of Service and Pivacy Policy

Twitch – Terms of Service and Privacy Policy

Age consent

By signing up for a Game Changers JustGiving account you are confirming that you are either over the age of 18 or have parental or a legal guardian’s permission to participate.

Prize Draw Terms and Conditions [February 2025 - March 2025]

Please read these carefully.

  1. Organiser
    1. The organiser of this Prize Draw is Children with Cancer UK (Company Number: 04960054; Registered Charity Number: 298405) located at 21-27 Lamb’s Conduit Street, London, WC1N 3NL.
    2. Responsible Persons: Alex Hayward and Fiona Judge.
  2. Eligibility
    1. The Prize Draw is open to individuals aged 18 and above.
      1. To enter the Prize Draw online, an entrant must verify that they are 18 years old or over, provide their date of birth and address or contact details.
      2. Children with Cancer UK reserves the right to carry out random age verification checks at any reasonable time either by direct contact with players or by using information from proprietary credit agencies or other similar third-party agencies as it deems is necessary at the time.
      3. For any entrant who is found to be under the required age, any payments they have made will be returned, they will not be entered into any future draws and their right to any prize will be forfeited.
    2. Entries can only be made by individuals who are residents of Great Britain.
    3. Employees or agents of the organiser and their immediate families are not eligible to participate.
  3. How to Enter
    1. To enter the Prize Draw, participants must complete Children with Cancer UK’s “Game Changers Feedback Form” via SurveyMonkey within the period listed below.
    2. Entry is limited to one form per person. Second or subsequent entries with the same e-mail address will be disqualified.
    3. The time to enter in the Prize Draw opens on Tuesday 25th February 2025 at 17:00 and closes on Sunday 16th March 2025 at 23:59.
    4. By entering the Prize Draw, you agree to be bound by these terms and conditions.
  4. Prize
    1. The prize of the Prize Draw is as follows: one £25 gaming voucher.
      1. The gaming voucher options are listed as follows: Steam, PlayStation, Xbox, Meta Quest. The winner of the voucher will need to select one of these options.
    2. The prize is not transferable, and no cash alternative will be offered.
    3. Children with Cancer UK reserves the right to substitute the prize with an equivalent item of equal value.
    4. If Children with Cancer UK is unable to distribute the prize to the selected reserve prize winners, for any reason, Children with Cancer UK reserves the right to withdraw the prize entitlement which will then be treated as a donation to Children with Cancer UK to help fund the charity’s work.
  5. Drawing and Winner Notification
    1. The winner will be selected from all valid entries received by the cut-off date at random via an online random generator to select a winner on Monday 17th March 2025.
    2. Each participant will be given a number once they have completed the survey, with those numbers being entered into the Prize Draw to determine a winner. No personal data, such as email addresses or names, will be used when drawing a winner.
    3. The winner will be notified by email within two days of the draw.
    4. If the winner cannot be contacted within seven days, a new winner will be selected.
  6. Data Protection
    1. Children with Cancer UK will collect and process participants’ personal information to conduct the Prize Draw and it will be shared with Children with Cancer UK’s agents and subcontractors to the extent necessary for the Prize Draw to be administered and the prize to be delivered to the winner.
    2. Participants’ names and other personal details from their entry to the Prize Draw will be collected and stored by Children with Cancer UK and held in accordance with the applicable privacy policy in place from time to time (see childrenwithcancer.org.uk/privacy-policy).
  7. Liability
    1. Children with Cancer UK is not responsible for any injury, loss, or damage that occurs because of participation in the Prize Draw or acceptance of the prize.
    2. Children with Cancer UK is not liable for any technical issues, such as website downtime or email failure, that may prevent entry or notification.
    3. Participants are responsible for providing and (where necessary) updating Children with Cancer UK with their accurate and up to date contact details. Participants can update their contact details by calling 0800 222 9000 or by emailing info@childrenwithcancer.org.uk. Children with Cancer UK has no liability for any failure or inability to contact a participant because of inaccuracies in contact details provided; loss, theft or delayed receipt of any communication sent by post; delays or failures in software or other systems used by Children with Cancer UK for the administration of the Prize Draw; or any event beyond the reasonable control of Children with Cancer UK.
  8. General
    1. These terms and conditions are governed by English law. The courts of England and Wales shall have exclusive jurisdiction to hear any dispute or claim arising in association with the Prize Draw or these terms and conditions.
    2. Subject to clause 9. b. below, Children with Cancer UK’s decision on all matters affecting the draw is final and legally binding, no correspondence regarding the results of a draw will be entered.
    3. Children with Cancer UK reserves the right to modify these terms and conditions at any time and without prior notice, by posting amended terms on the Game Changers webpage here: https://www.childrenwithcancer.org.uk/how-you-can-help/fundraising/gaming/.
    4. Children with Cancer UK reserves the right to suspend, postpone or terminate the Prize Draw at any time and without prior notice. Children with Cancer UK will inform players in the event of a decision to suspend, postpone or terminate the Prize Draw.
  9. Complaints and Disputes
    1. Children with Cancer UK operate a Feedback and Complaints Procedure. A copy of the procedure will be made available to customers upon request.
    2. If your complaint relates to the outcome of your entry and cannot be dealt with by Children with Cancer UK to your satisfaction, you have the right, free of charge, to have the matter referred to IBAS. Independent Betting Adjudication Service, PO Box 62639, London, EC3P 3AS, 020 7347 5883, adjudication@ibas-uk.co.uk, an independent organisation offering alternative dispute resolution (“ADR”) services. Referral of the dispute to an ADR entity will not restrict your right to bring proceedings in respect of the dispute in a court of competent jurisdiction.

How you're helping

By getting involved and hosting your 12-hour gaming for charity marathon you will be helping more children like Felix have a future they deserve by gaming for Children with Cancer UK. Felix was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL) when he was just 10 years old. He finally finished treatment and rang his end of treatment bell in April 2019.

Watch the video to find out more about his story.

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