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Throughout Ben Duskin's battle with Leukemia, he played computer games, which helped him get through the treatment process. Make-A-Wish granted his wish to design a video game that would be helpful for kids like him who have cancer -- a way to fight back and relieve some of the pain and stress involved with treatment.  A hero stepped forward: Eric Johnston -- and his employer LucasArts fully supported his efforts. Not only did Eric make Ben's wish a reality, he involved Ben in every step of the process. For months, Ben and Eric met on a regular basis to make the game just as Ben envisioned it. [more ...]

 

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The Portland Seadogs do great fund raising for Maine Children's Program every year, with their "Strike Out Cancer In Kids" program.