IFPA and POP Team Up For Charity Tournaments!
blog post courtesy of Greg Dunlap
We are pleased to announce that September will be POP month at the International Flipper Pinball Association (IFPA)! Tournament directors around the country will be holding events to benefit POP and its mission to improve the lives of children by sharing the history and excitement of the game of pinball. The funds raised in September will go towards our high priority projects including purchasing a van to transport games for charity events, ongoing outreach projects, and day to day operations at POP HQ where pinball is offered for free to kids everyday.
All IFPA rules regarding ranking and points will remain the same for these tournaments as any other tournament. The 30 day rule is in effect for this campaign.
“Last year’s IFPA month was such a success that we were able to purchase two games for our programs and open our new headquarters in Portland where we continue our outreach with kids and the local community” said Nicole Anne Reik, POP’s Executive Director. “The opportunity to partner with the IFPA for a month enables us to recharge the program and generate funding that makes a significant impact.”
"Seeing what Nicole and Greg have been able to do with POP HQ has been incredible. Not only have there been tons of positive media coverage for the charity and pinball in general" said Josh Sharpe, IFPA President. "But the all ages location is helping to grow the player base by bringing more kids and families into the game. We couldn't be happier to officially support them by running another campaign this year."
If you would like to run a tournament in your area, you can submit the details to the IFPA HERE. If you have never run a tournament before, or are interested in assistance promoting your event, we are happy to help in whatever ways possible. We understand that these events can be somewhat intimidating, but we have run a very large number of tournaments and we’ll do everything we can to make yours a success. We are also happy to answer any questions about our organization, our mission, and how we are going to use the money we raise. Feel free to contact Greg Dunlap at greg@pinballoutreach.org with any questions you have.
About Pinball Outreach Project (POP)
Pinball Outreach Project is a 501(c)3 charity that was created to improve the lives of children by sharing the history and excitement of the game of pinball.
We do this by:
Bringing the game of pinball directly to children in hospitals, schools and community centers.
Making pinball accessible to children by offering a family friendly venue to play free pinball.
Providing a free space for nonprofits to host events benefitting children in need.
Tax ID # 45-5291072. We are a volunteer run organization.
To learn more visit http://www.pinballoutreach.org
