I really wish I were wealthy so that I could give a lot to some of these gamer-centric charities. That would be awesome. Most people really underestimate how positive gaming can be for some kids.
My best friend passed away in 2008 from complications with his Cystic Fibrosis. He spent much of his life in hospitals or inside his room. However, he was a very social person with a lot of friends, most of which he made from online gaming. MMOs like WoW let him have fun together with other people, they let him pass his time doing something he enjoyed, even without being able to leave his house. They let him feel the joy of accomplishment with his guild. It might sound silly, but I will be eternally grateful to video-games for that, if nothing else.
People often talk about the negatives of games without bothering with the positives. There is no doubt in my mind that those positives exist.
