Charity Activities
Silent Auction
Our Charity table is located in the Vendor Hall and has an amazing variety of Sci-Fi and Fantasy goodies. Some will be up for sale, and some will be presented at our Live Auction. Proceeds from the auction benefit our official charities.
Shore Leave Blood Drive
Shore Leave teams up with the local chapter of the Red Cross to hold a blood drive on the Saturday of the convention. If you would like to give, sign up now by calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter: STAT to schedule an appointment!
Can’t give blood at the convention? Well we have setup a Virtual Drive so you can give blood locally on a different date that may be easier for you to make. Just follow this link to the Virtual Drive and sign up though that form. And thanks for saving a life!
Charity Poker Tournament
The Robbie Greenberger Memorial Texas Hold-em Poker Tournament, held late Saturday night, benefits the Leukemia Research Foundation. Visit the Charity Poker Tournament page for full details. Sometimes the guests, like Aaron Douglas and J. Lee, join in the fun!
Official Shore Leave Charities
World Central Kitchen
World Central Kitchen (WCK) is a U.S.-based nonprofit humanitarian organization that focuses on providing food relief in response to disasters, conflicts, and crises around the world. It was founded in 2010 by Spanish-American chef José Andrés after the devastating earthquake in Haiti and has since become known for its rapid deployment of meals where they are most needed.
WCK’s mission is to arrive “first to the frontlines” of natural disasters, humanitarian emergencies, and climate-related crises, delivering warm, nourishing meals with urgency and dignity. It works by partnering with local organizations, restaurants, volunteers, and suppliers to serve food quickly and support local economies in the process.
PA Breast Cancer Coalition
The PA Breast Cancer Coalition (PBCC) is a statewide nonprofit organization in Pennsylvania dedicated to ending breast cancer through education, support, advocacy, and research. Founded in 1993 by breast cancer survivors, its mission is “Finding a cure now… so our daughters don’t have to.”
Air Force Aid Society
The Air Force Aid Society (AFAS)—now officially renamed the Air & Space Forces Aid Society—is a nonprofit charitable organization that serves as the official relief society for the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force. Founded in 1942 by General Henry “Hap” Arnold, its mission is to help Airmen and Guardians and their families when they need it most by providing emergency financial assistance, educational support, and community programs that enhance quality of life and readiness.
Supplies for our Teachers
We are proud to have teachers among our staff; however, they must pay for a lot of supplies themselves. To show our appreciation, we will be collecting school supplies to distribute among them. Below is a list of requested items, so please visit those dollar stores and back-to-school sales! These items can be dropped off at the Registration table.
Most requested:
- Pencils
- Colored pencils
- Pens
- Markers
- Highlighters
- Crayons
- Dry erase markers
- Glue sticks
- Sketchbooks
STEAM Education requested:
- Light Diodes (DiCUNO 5mm LED Light Emitting Diode)
- 3V Lithium Coin Cell Batteries CR2032
- Conductive fabric tape
- Double AA batteries
- Card games (ex. Uno/ Taco, Cat/ Spot It etc.)
- Easy puzzles (200 or less pieces)
- Board games like chess, checkers, mancala, Jenga
- Plus Plus blocks
- Magnetic tiles
- Marble run
- Marbles
- Legos
- Snap Circuits
- Gravity Maze
Also requested:
- Crayola dough (not Playdoh)
- Wax-coated paper plates
- Cups: Solo or similar , translucent, bathroom paper cups
- Cardstock (any color)
- Popsicle sticks
- Straws: bendy and not
- Pipe cleaners
- Foil: precut sheets
- Plastic spoons
- Clothespins
- Tape: masking and clear
- Wide-ruled filler notebook paper
- School scissors
- 2-pocket folders
- Marble-backed composition books
- Push pins
- 1″ or 1.5″ 3-ring loose leaf binders