Exclusive PlayStation®4 (PS4™) bundles will be donated to 180
Ronald McDonald Houses across the U.S.
GRAPEVINE, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Apr. 20, 2015--
Today, GameStop,
a family of specialty retail brands that makes the most popular
technologies affordable and simple, in conjunction with Sony Computer
Entertainment America, announced plans to donate a PlayStation®4 (PS4™)
gaming bundle to all Ronald McDonald Houses located in the United States.
“We have been working with the RMHC team for more than six years,” said
Matt Hodges, vice president of public and investor relations, GameStop.
"Whether they are preparing a meal or delivering the latest video games
and systems, the GameStop family enjoys giving back to this organization
and the families they support in any way we can.”
GameStop and Sony Computer Entertainment America will provide PS4
bundles to the 180 U.S. Ronald McDonald Houses in the hopes of bringing
some additional joy to families in need. The bundles will consist of a
PS4, extra DualShock®4 Wireless Controller, and game titles
including Little
Big Planet 3, DRIVECLUB,
and MLB®
15 The Show™ and more – all benefitting an estimated 500,000
families.
“When families come to a Ronald McDonald House, they are going through
an extremely difficult, trying period,” said Chip McTighe, director of
sales, Sony Computer Entertainment America. “Our hope is by teaming up
with GameStop we can help add some fun to the homes and bring excitement
and laughter to families when they need it most.”
Research has shown that having family close by when a child is in the
hospital and going through treatment can help them cope better with the
stress of illness. It also keeps families close and connected with
medical staff to better adhere to treatment plans for children.
“We are extremely thankful to GameStop and PlayStation for providing
game consoles to Ronald McDonald Houses across the country,” said Sheila
Musolino, vice president and chief operating officer, RMHC. “Our Houses
allow families to support their children every step of the way. And,
play areas in each House allow children experiencing similar situations
to play together helping them cope with the trauma of their illness.”
RMHC provides comfort and care to nearly nine million children annually
through a network of 300 local Chapters in 60 countries and regions
around the world. RMHC, family-centered core programs help support
families being cared for at 89 percent of the world’s top children’s
hospitals helping provide a bridge to medical care.
For additional information on charitable organizations that GameStop
works with, please visit: http://news.gamestop.com/community_relations.
About GameStop Corp.
GameStop Corp. (NYSE: GME), a Fortune 500 and S&P 500 company
headquartered in Grapevine, Texas, is a global, multichannel video game,
consumer electronics and wireless services retailer. GameStop operates
more than 6,600 stores across 14 countries. The company’s consumer
product network also includes www.gamestop.com;
www.Kongregate.com,
a leading browser-based game site; and Game Informer® magazine, the
world’s leading print and digital video game publication. In addition,
our Technology Brands segment includes our Simply Mac, Spring Mobile and
Cricket stores. Simply Mac, www.simplymac.com,
operates 60 stores, selling the full line of Apple products, including
laptops, tablets, and smartphones and offering Apple certified warranty
and repair services. Spring Mobile, http://springmobile.com,
sells post-paid AT&T services and wireless products through its 361 AT&T
branded stores. Cricket Wireless, www.cricketwireless.com,
offers pre-paid wireless services, devices and related accessories. We
operate 63 Cricket stores in select markets throughout the United
States. General information about GameStop Corp. can be obtained at the
company's corporate website. Follow GameStop on Twitter @ www.twitter.com/GameStop
and find GameStop on Facebook @ www.facebook.com/GameStop.
About Ronald McDonald House Charities®
Ronald McDonald House Charities® (RMHC®), a non-profit, 501 (c) (3)
corporation, creates, finds and supports programs that directly improve
the health and well-being of children. Through its global network of 300
Chapters in 60 countries and regions, its three core programs, the
Ronald McDonald House®, the Ronald McDonald Family Room® and the Ronald
McDonald Care Mobile®, and millions of dollars in grants to support
children's programs worldwide, RMHC provides stability and vital
resources to families so they can get and keep their children healthy
and happy. All RMHC-operated and supported programs, enable
family-centered care, provide a bridge to quality health care, are a
vital part of the health care continuum and give children and families
the time they need to heal and cope better together. RMHC is the 2014
Harris Poll EquiTrend® Social Services Non-Profit Brand of the Year. For
more information about RMHC, visit www.rmhc.org,
follow RMHC on Twitter (@RMHC),
or like RMHC on Facebook (Facebook.com/RMHC
Global).
Source: GameStop Corp.
GameStop Corp.
Sarah Trigg
817-722-7938
sarahtrigg@gamestop.com
