{"id":38066,"date":"2025-01-23T10:44:27","date_gmt":"2025-01-23T15:44:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/?page_id=38066"},"modified":"2025-04-11T11:36:43","modified_gmt":"2025-04-11T15:36:43","slug":"games-for-brains","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/games-for-brains\/","title":{"rendered":"Games4Brains"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1>\n\t\tGames4Brains\n\t<\/h1>\n<h3>\n\t\tThe Hydrocephalus Association&#8217;s new initiative leverages the excitement of gaming to raise funds and global awareness for individuals living with hydrocephalus!\n\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Games4Brains-Logo-e1742847825867.png\" alt=\"Games4Brains\" itemprop=\"image\" height=\"707\" width=\"1423\" title=\"Games4Brains-Logo\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\"  \/>\n\t<p>Similar to running a 5K, where participants raise money leading up to the event and then complete the race, <em>Games4Brains<\/em>\u00a0lets you fundraise through play! Whether it&#8217;s video games, board games, tabletop games, or more, you can participate any day of the year.<\/p>\n<p>This program supports HA&#8217;s mission to <strong>find a cure for hydrocephalus and improve the lives of those impacted by the condition<\/strong>. By joining <em>Games4Brains<\/em>, you help fund critical research, provide support and education for families, and raise awareness about this life-altering condition-all while having fun. Together, we play for a purpose!<\/p>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.justgiving.com\/hydrocephalusassn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSign Up\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n<h2>\n\t\tHow to Get Involved in <em>Games4Brains<\/em>\n\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/2.png\" alt=\"Gaming for a cure\" itemprop=\"image\" height=\"399\" width=\"600\" title=\"Live Stream\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\"  \/>\n<h3>\n\t\tLive Stream\n\t<\/h3>\n\t<p>If you&#8217;re a streamer, you can host <em>Games4Brains<\/em>\u00a0charity streams to rally your subscribers, viewers, and community around your fundraising efforts.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#\" id=\"fl-accordion--label-0\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"fl-accordion--panel-0\">Learn More<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#\" id=\"fl-accordion--icon-0\" tabindex=\"-1\"><i title=\"Expand\">Expand<\/i><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>Encourage donations to your campaign page by promoting a dedicated week or weekend of giving.<\/p>\n<p>Make it interactive and fun by offering incentives like taking on challenges or celebrating milestones when specific donation amounts are reached or when you hit your fundraising goals.<\/p>\n<p>Together, you and your community can make a meaningful impact in the fight against hydrocephalus!<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/image-2.png\" alt=\"Gaming Community\" itemprop=\"image\" height=\"340\" width=\"512\" title=\"image\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\"  \/>\n<h3>\n\t\tGame Communities\n\t<\/h3>\n\t<p>Are you part of a tabletop or board game group? Bring your community together by hosting a fun fundraising event to support the Hydrocephalus Association!<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#\" id=\"fl-accordion--label-0\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"fl-accordion--panel-0\">Learn More<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#\" id=\"fl-accordion--icon-0\" tabindex=\"-1\"><i title=\"Expand\">Expand<\/i><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>Work with your group to plan a memorable gathering-charge a small entry fee, offer snacks for donations, or add a twist by letting players purchase perks like extra re-rolls.<\/p>\n<p>You can even approach local businesses for sponsorships to amplify your efforts. Every contribution supports your <em>Gaming for a Cure<\/em> campaign, raising funds and awareness for individuals living with hydrocephalus!<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/3.png\" alt=\"Gaming For a Cure\" itemprop=\"image\" height=\"399\" width=\"600\" title=\"Gaming For a Cure\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\"  \/>\n<h3>\n\t\tLiving Room Gamers\n\t<\/h3>\n\t<p>If you love gaming with friends or family, why not turn your next Game Night into a fundraiser for the Hydrocephalus Association?<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#\" id=\"fl-accordion--label-0\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"fl-accordion--panel-0\">Learn More<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#\" id=\"fl-accordion--icon-0\" tabindex=\"-1\"><i title=\"Expand\">Expand<\/i><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>Set individual fundraising or donation goals and add a special touch with themed games, fun challenges, or creative rewards for reaching milestones.<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s a chance to enjoy quality time together while making a meaningful impact in the lives of those affected by hydrocephalus.<\/p>\n<h2>\n\t\tHow to Register for <em>Games4Brains<\/em>\n\t<\/h2>\n\t<ul>\n\t\t<li>\t\t\n\t\t1<h3>Sign Up and Complete Your Registration<\/h3><p>Register today to join the cause! (Children 13 years and under must have parental permission.)<\/p><\/li><li>\t\t\n\t\t2<h3>Fundraise and Recruit Your Team<\/h3><p>Invite your family and friends to support your <em>Games4Brains<\/em> fundraiser for the Hydrocephalus Association. Share your campaign page link on social media, via text, or during your streams to spread the word and encourage donations. Every contribution helps bring us closer to a cure and improves the lives of those living with hydrocephalus.<\/p><\/li><li>\t\t\n\t\t3<h3>Play ANY Game on ANY Day (or Week) of the Year<\/h3><p>Play with a purpose! Raise funds, have fun, and make a meaningful difference in the lives of those affected by hydrocephalus.<\/p><\/li>\t<\/ul>\n\t<p><em>For more information email us at <a href=\"mailto:diy@hydroassoc.org\" data-feathr-click-track=\"true\" data-feathr-link-aids=\"5e8f8cf0d4f6e391de55d8ee\">diy@hydroassoc.org<\/a> or call (240) 483-4475<\/em><\/p>\n\t<h2><em>Games4Brains<\/em> FAQ&#8217;s<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4>What is Games4Brains?<\/h4>\n\t\t\t<p>Games4Brains is a program of the Hydrocephalus Association, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that is dedicated to finding a cure for hydrocephalus and improving the lives of those impacted by the condition.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4>Who participates in Games4Brains? <\/h4>\n\t\t\t<p>Anyone and everyone can take part in Games4Brains! Whether you love video games, tabletop games, or sports, Games4Brains lets you turn your passion for play into a powerful way to support those living with hydrocephalus.<\/p>\n<p>Not a gamer? No problem! Many of our supporters use their own unique talents-like knitting, painting, baking, or music-to make a difference. There&#8217;s no limit to how you can get involved and help improve the lives of those affected by hydrocephalus!<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4>How do I participate in Games4Brains?<\/h4>\n\t\t\t<p>You can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.justgiving.com\/hydrocephalusassn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">create<\/a> your Games4Brains fundraiser and get your own fundraising page to promote and share your gaming event with friends and family by signing up here!<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4>What types of games are included in Games4Brains?<\/h4>\n\t\t\t<p>We offer a variety of game options, including streaming, board games, puzzles, or card games &#8211; there is no limit to the type of games you can turn into a fundraising event for Games4Brains! Have an idea to share? Email <a href=\"mailto:diy@hydroassoc.org\">diy@hydroassoc.org<\/a> to share and get help with setting up your fundraiser!\u00a0<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4>Can I stream an online game and support Games4Brains?<\/h4>\n\t\t\t<p>Games4Brains will roll out the online platform and fundraising program for games to be streamed online very soon! Continue to check out the Games4Brains page for release dates, digital graphics and fundraising tools!<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4>How can I support the Games4Brains program? <\/h4>\n\t\t\t<p>You can support the Games4Brains program by spreading the word, creating and hosting a game event and sharing on your social media by tagging the Hydrocephalus Association in your story or post!\u00a0<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4>I still have more questions about Games4Brains, who should I contact? <\/h4>\n\t\t\t<p>Feel free to email <a href=\"mailto:diy@hydroassoc.org\">diy@hydroassoc.org<\/a> for more information on how to get involved with Games4Brains.<\/p>\n<h2>\n\t\tToolkit\n\t<\/h2>\n<h3>\n\t\tHosting a <em>Games4Brains<\/em> Charity Stream? Planning your own Game Day activity? Make the most of your campaign with the resources in our toolkit!\n\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4>Marketing<\/h4>\n\t\t\t<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Facebook:<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/G4B-Facebook-Post-1-600x503.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"503\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Games-4-brains-graphic-Facebook-Post-600x503.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"503\"><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Instagram:<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/G4B-Instagram-Post--480x600.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"480\" height=\"600\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Games-4-brains-graphic-480x600.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"480\" height=\"600\"><\/p>\n<p>Logos:<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" 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