Clix for the Cure is back, and it's bigger than ever! For the 6th annual event we're taking it coast to coast!

What is Clix for the Cure?
Simply put, Clix for the Cure is an event where gamers get together to raise money for the Susan G. Komen Foundation. The Foundation raises money to help find a cure for and fight against Breast Cancer. It was started some years ago as an idea between Frontman, who's mom was battling the disease, and DS-00-0, FSD. In the 5 annual events (and a couple of smaller events) we've raised thousands of dollars with the help of the HeroClix community.

Where will the event be held?
Traditionally the event has been held in Illinois, either in Bloomington or Peoria. But this year ibeatdrew and I have decided that it's just to big for one city to contain! We've enlisted some help and are taking this fantastic event coast to coast! There will be three venues hosting this event...

- Just For Fun in Peoria, IL (The original old skool Midwest!)
- The Family Game Store in Savage, MD (East Coast representin'!)
- Comic Book Ink in Lakewood, WA (West Coast in da' house!)

Awesome! When is it?
In an effort to keep this as a single event (even though it is in 3 locations), all will be run over a single weekend. The WA and IL events will be on Saturday, Nov 6th and the MD event will be on Sunday, Nov 7th.

What can I expect?.
Lots of fun! HeroClix! Lots of fun! Meeting new people! Lots of fun! Amazingly cool prizes! Lots of fun!

Prizes? What kind of prizes?
Our own Ben Misenar (decepticon1313), WK sculptor extrodinaire, has graciously donated some custom figure sculpts to each venue (see attached pic below). These will be awesomely unique prizes! Thanks Ben! In addition we should also have some custom sketch cards by none other than Ed McGuinness and some custom maps by our own ibeatdrew!

I'm there! Now what's the cost for the event?
The cost will be $30 per person of which at least $10 will go to the Komen Foundation. It will also get you two boosters for the event itself. Due to different costs for different venues, more of the $30 may be donated but definitely not less.

So is that all the money that will be raised, just from entry fees?
Absolutely not! One of the hallmarks of the Clix for the Cure events is the "Probability Control for a buck" mechanic. Anyone can buy a PC roll for $1. And I mean anyone! It can be you, your opponent, your friend standing nearby, the guy playing next to you, a stranger walking by... anyone! Tons of $$$ is raised every year from this alone and I don't expect this year to be different. Additionally, each venue will hold raffles and auctions. 100% of all of it goes straight to the charity.

What about format, time, directions, and other details?
Check the Tournaments & Events section here on HCR or click the names of the venue closest to you above. We've got a thread started for each venue for info, questions, and sign ups (so we can get a rough estimate of attendance for the venues). They are stickied to the top of the forum there.


We look forward to seeing many of you 'Realmsers there and I know that this will be the biggest Clix for the Cure ever! We're going to raise the bar to new heights for the coming years!

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East Coast Represent!!!

East Coast Represent!!!

FGS!!

I have gamed at Comic Book Ink many times, and know many of the players. I'll most likely attend.

If I do not, I'll write a check for $30+ so that way all proceeds will got towards the charity.

But if I can make it, I'll be there.

If you can't make it to play, you can donate here:

http://ww5.komen.org/

I most likely can make it though.

What about Canadian venues can we sign up as-well.

I look forward to this. My dad died of cancer, my uncle died from cancer, and many of my other family members from various forms of cancer.

No one in my family has had breast cancer, so I thank the Most High for that.

But cancer of any sort is devastating to lives no matter what form it comes in, so I'll spread the word at my venue (which is only about 2 miles or so from Comic Book Ink).

I'll ask if I can put up fliers at my venue (don't know if they'll let me, but it doesn't hurt to ask.

I second that, don't forget about us hockey stick wielders next time, it may be unrealistic this year, but your friends in the north love to support a cause.

I'm really sad that I'm unable to attend this year...

I'm going to see what I can do in October to make a trip to Maryland and back possible.

cheap motel and a train ride are also expenses for this event. I hope I can afford all that!

Sounds like this is going to turn into a competition on which location raises the most money!?

i'll be there. my grandfather dies of lung cancer, and both my grandma's just had a cancer scare. cancer can suck a big one! what better way, then by playing clix!!

I'll be there with a 100$ roll of singles so that I can roll even vaguely close to average.

Fantastic idea people.
Now...is it possible to win those custom sculpts without attending?