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Leukaemia Patient Helps Create Chemotherapy Game

Posted by simoniker on from the better-than-star-wars dept.

jasoncart writes "Whilst trying to visualize his illness, leukaemia patient and gamer Ben Duskin came up with a concept for a video game, according to a story on Ferrago. With the help of Eric Johnston and his employers LucasArts, the PC game, whose object is '...to destroy all mutated cells and to collect the seven shields which provide protection from common side effects of chemotherapy', is now in beta and available for free download from the Make A Wish Foundation - there are also screenshots available on Ferrago. The best news of all is that Ben is now in remission."

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  1. Quick! by Idolminds · · Score: 5, Funny

    Someone get terribly ill and wish for Sam & Max 2!

  2. Make A Wish Fondation by thedanc · · Score: 5, Insightful

    This is just one more example of the amazing work of the Make A Wish Foundation. These people, who obviously have a worthwhile cause, are amazing at their jobs. In my opinion, the most effective way to help fight cancer (for future victims) is to fund research. But given where we're at now, the only way to help current patients to make them happy. And happiness is the entire point of Make A Wish.

    I've personally done fundraising for my local chapter (which is on the opposite coast), and I was inspired to do so after actually being a part of a wish. I'd suggest doing the same to anyone.

    While you're not off donating to eff, be sure to donate to Make A Wish. You're literally giving happiness.