Possible charity work???

[ArBiTeR1400]

My mother has been wondering does the 405th does any charity work in any official compacity with homeless shelters or hospitals? She's aware that people in the 501st does in the US with children's hospitals, wondering if we do anything like that here? She's been wanting me to do something in costume with what I'm currently building to go down my local garage sale Sunday market to raise money for charity or setup some community gaming day at my local entertainment hall centre that can be approved by the local council for charity but also as a way to show my works/network with people in similar fields of interests.

If we don't, I think anyone up the command chain/upper management here in Australia should look into it for the future, maybe co-op with other organizations like 501st in a some capacity for autism awareness, cancer research or food donations, just anything to raise money & awareness as an organization, cosplay for a cause. It's also a great way for advertisement for recruitments & awareness for 405th, do a little more than just meetup at conventions.

 

[TurboCharizard]

My mother has been wondering does the 405th does any charity work in any official compacity with homeless shelters or hospitals? She's aware that people in the 501st does in the US with children's hospitals, wondering if we do anything like that here? She's been wanting me to do something in costume with what I'm currently building to go down my local garage sale Sunday market to raise money for charity or setup some community gaming day at my local entertainment hall centre that can be approved by the local council for charity but also as a way to show my works/network with people in similar fields of interests.

If we don't, I think anyone up the command chain/upper management here in Australia should look into it for the future, maybe co-op with other organizations like 501st in a some capacity for autism awareness, cancer research or food donations, just anything to raise money & awareness as an organization, cosplay for a cause. It's also a great way for advertisement for recruitments & awareness for 405th, do a little more than just meetup at conventions.

Yes with focus on appearances and helping with events as well as supporting fundraisers.

Due to the rules laid out in the Event FAQ members should not directly handle cash donations but having a direct donation to a charity or charity organization is acceptable.

405th Event FAQ

www.405th.com

A good example of this is the Extra Life streams that we participate in. Donations are handled through Extra Life, we put on a show and everyone has a great time.

405th Extra Life Streams 2020

Some fans play Halo, some fans live it and through November we're doing both in support of the Extra Life charity in support of children's hospitals! Our chosen hospital for the 405th Infantry Division is the Renown Children's Hospital in Nevada as a thank you to Art for hosting and managing...

www.405th.com

For examples of other appearances and well wishings that I've taken part in we've sent care packages...

Video Messages for a Young Spartan

Hello Canadian Regiment and the rest of the 405th! Viper 466 has been in touch with the Aunt of a young boy named Alberto who lives in the Monterrey area who has been undergoing chemotherapy. He is about to start another round in January. Alberto is 14 and a huge Halo fan! Viper 466...

www.405th.com

...presented prosthetics to young SPARTANs...

Official Request for Appearance - 343i (January 24th) Redmond WA

343 Industries will be presenting the Limbitless Halo-themed prosthetics to their recipients on Friday January 24th. The event will be held at the 343 Industries Studio in Redmond, WA. Arrival at 10am and stay till 1pm with Lunch provided. This request is for volunteer costumed member(s) to...

www.405th.com

... and supported charities at other events in other capacities. If there's ever anything that you think you'd like to do, run it past your Regiment Staff and see if others want to jump in! Everyone likes to see a big group of costumers together.

 

[ArBiTeR1400]

Yes with focus on appearances and helping with events as well as supporting fundraisers.

Due to the rules laid out in the Event FAQ members should not directly handle cash donations but having a direct donation to a charity or charity organization is acceptable.

405th Event FAQ

www.405th.com

A good example of this is the Extra Life streams that we participate in. Donations are handled through Extra Life, we put on a show and everyone has a great time.

405th Extra Life Streams 2020

Some fans play Halo, some fans live it and through November we're doing both in support of the Extra Life charity in support of children's hospitals! Our chosen hospital for the 405th Infantry Division is the Renown Children's Hospital in Nevada as a thank you to Art for hosting and managing...

www.405th.com

For examples of other appearances and well wishings that I've taken part in we've sent care packages...

Video Messages for a Young Spartan

Hello Canadian Regiment and the rest of the 405th! Viper 466 has been in touch with the Aunt of a young boy named Alberto who lives in the Monterrey area who has been undergoing chemotherapy. He is about to start another round in January. Alberto is 14 and a huge Halo fan! Viper 466...

www.405th.com

...presented prosthetics to young SPARTANs...

Official Request for Appearance - 343i (January 24th) Redmond WA

343 Industries will be presenting the Limbitless Halo-themed prosthetics to their recipients on Friday January 24th. The event will be held at the 343 Industries Studio in Redmond, WA. Arrival at 10am and stay till 1pm with Lunch provided. This request is for volunteer costumed member(s) to...

www.405th.com

... and supported charities at other events in other capacities. If there's ever anything that you think you'd like to do, run it past your Regiment Staff and see if others want to jump in! Everyone likes to see a big group of costumers together.

Thanks for the info, mate!
I'll look into something maybe a year from now after my costume is done to hopefully do something small locally, I'll run some ideas through my regiment leaders, see what we can do.

 

[Kelly]

Sorry just jumping in here,
I do love your enthusiasm wanting to help others, just a couple of things to keep in mind Working with Childrens check if you wish to do Schools and Hospitals and if your looking at larger venues Public Liability Insurance both of these the 501st and other larger costume groups have . I would look around your local area for costumes groups that already have PLI. WWCC are easy to obtain, free and you just need to pay for the photo.