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How does an online convention work?
How does an online convention work?
Discord makes the magic happen, as do amazing programs like Foundry VTT, Roll20, and Tabletop Simulator.
We will have online TTRPG events, virtual tabletop for war and board games, chat stream for panels, and online gaming for co-op and tournaments.
Can you believe you can play games, try new games, listen to panels, and attend workshops online for free?
Believe it.
But if you feel like spending money, consider donating to one of the worthy causes listed below.
ALS Awareness & Resources
ALS Awareness & Resources
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, is a progressive neurodegenerative condition that affects nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord. Over time, ALS causes the motor neurons responsible for voluntary muscle movement to deteriorate and die, leading to muscle weakness, paralysis, and eventually, the inability to speak, eat, move, or breathe. Despite decades of research, there is no known cure, and most individuals with ALS face a life expectancy of 2 to 5 years after diagnosis. While some people experience slower progression, the disease is universally devastating, impacting not just the person diagnosed, but also their family, friends, and caregivers.
Raising awareness and funding for ALS research and treatment is crucial because time is a luxury that people with ALS don’t have. Increased funding drives innovation in treatments, improves access to care and assistive technologies, and fuels the global search for a cure. Awareness helps break the isolation and stigma often experienced by those living with the disease, builds compassion, and inspires advocacy. Every dollar donated and every conversation started brings us one step closer to new treatments, better support systems, and ultimately, hope for a world without ALS.
Excellent Resource Links
Excellent Resource Links
1. The ALS Association
Website: https://www.als.org
Mission: Dedicated to making ALS a livable disease until a cure is found through global research, nationwide advocacy, and comprehensive care and support for individuals with ALS and their families.
2. ALS Worldwide
Website: https://www.alsworldwide.org
Mission: Provides guidance, support, and access to treatments for individuals living with ALS around the world.
3. ALS Therapy Development Institute (ALS TDI)
Website: https://www.als.net
Mission: A nonprofit biotech lab dedicated solely to discovering and developing effective treatments for ALS.
4. Target ALS
Website: https://www.targetals.org
Mission: Accelerates ALS research by fostering collaboration between academic labs and pharmaceutical companies to speed up drug development.
5. ALS Hope Foundation
Website: https://www.alshf.org
Mission: Supports care for patients and families with ALS, funds education and advocacy, and backs research toward a cure.
6. Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA)
Website: https://www.mda.org
Mission: Supports people with muscular dystrophy, ALS, and related neuromuscular diseases through research, care services, and advocacy.
7. Motor Neurone Disease Association (UK-based)
Website: https://www.mndassociation.org
Mission: Improves access to care and research for people affected by ALS (MND) in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland.
8. CDC National ALS Registry
Website: https://www.cdc.gov/als/abouttheregistrymain/partnerorganizations.html
Mission: Connects people with ALS to partner organizations and provides reliable government-backed information and support options.
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