Oscar is the young son of one of our regular players. Until just a few weeks ago, he often visited the shop to play games with his dad and brother.

Recently, his parents noticed some unexplained bruising on his legs that didn’t fade under a glass test, so they went to their GP for advice. Blood tests were done, but there didn’t seem to be any immediate concern—they were told they’d get a phone call by 6 p.m. only if there was something to worry about.

When 6 p.m. came and went without a call, they felt relieved. But at 8 p.m., the phone rang. They were asked to take Oscar to the Conquest Hospital right away. There, they met with a doctor and a Macmillan nurse, who delivered the devastating news that their little boy had acute myeloid leukemia.

Since then, Oscar has begun a difficult journey of chemotherapy, blood transfusions, hospital stays, and countless tests and treatments. His medical team is currently preparing him for a bone marrow transplant by destroying his existing bone marrow with chemotherapy.

As a community, we want to come together to show Oscar and his family our love and support. We’ll be holding a fundraising weekend on October 18th and 19th, featuring our Pokémon Halloween event, and a Commander Party.

All funds raised will go toward helping the family—whether that means easing the financial burden, or giving them the chance to enjoy something special together once Oscar’s transplant is complete.

Let’s come together to show Oscar that he’s not alone in this fight.

Sending you all our love and strength, Oscar — get well soon!