Supporting the Troops While Killing Zombies

Supporting the Troops While Killing Zombies
By James Fowler

Strange title, isn’t it?

I am a strong proponent of supporting charitable functions. When I started my business, one of the main mission points was to ensure that we gave back to the community and to other charitable endeavors. I am proud to say that this has carried through with all of my business dealings.

On May 23rd, www.NorthCoastNero.com , a live action role-playing franchise that I am part of, will be hosting Zombie-thon 2008 to raise money for the USO to give phone calling cards to our troops overseas. Our goal is to raise as much money as possible and have a lot of fun doing it in the meantime.

So what is Zombie-thon 2008?
Basically, it is an all-night event for men and women ages 14-adult to come out and kill zombies that have infested the woods in Northeast Ohio. The zombies are 100 volunteers that we have obtained for the entertainment of the participants.

How do you kill a zombie?
Zombies can be killed by either using a safe, NERF gun or boffer weapon. A boffer weapon is a sword or club made from safe open celled foam with a PVC core. These weapons are all ensured safe by our marshals. You must bring your own NERF gun, but if you don’t have a boffer weapon, one can be provided for you.

So how can this make money for the troops?
A portion of each entry fee - $30.00 – will be given to the troops. Additionally, participants are encourages to gather sponsors to give them a set amount for each zombie they kill! One hundred percent of all the sponsored money goes to our troops! For more information on this, please feel free to contact me at info@northcoastnero.com

When and where is the event?
May 23rd, 2008
Great Trails Girl Scout Camp
Malvern, Ohio

Directions to the camp can be found on our web site at www.northcoastnero.com

Is there anything else?
Of course! Pizza and beverages will be provided during the night of the event. Prizes will be awarded. And, as a special bonus, if you have never tried NERO – which is a fantasy live-action roleplaying game, you are more than welcome to stay for the weekend – a $20.00 value! For more information on this and our NERO events, please contact us at info@northcoastnero.com or by phone at (330) 807-2013