Thumbs at the ready for charity Overwatch gaming marathon
Sophia Scales and her father Mark will be playing Overwatch for 12 hours in aid of Centre 81 - Credit: Emma Scales
A video game-loving 11-year-old girl and her father will be plugging themselves into a fantasy world of heroes and quests for 12 straight hours to raise money for a Great Yarmouth charity.
Sophia Scales and father Mark, 42, will be embarking on a 12-hour video gaming marathon on December 29 as they play Overwatch in aid of Centre 81.
Their fantasy quest was launched after they were out one day and spotted a Centre 81 minibus.
The fundraiser was inspired by spotting the Centre 81 bus. A flashback to Cathie and Bill Pike from Bradwell using the Centre 81 bus service, with driver Mark Weavers - Credit: TMS Media
Mr Scales, a consultant at a design company, explained about the work the charity did for disabled people and their families and Sophia immediately wanted to support it.
They have set up a JustGiving fundraising page and will embark on their marathon challenge on Overwatch at 9am on December 29.
They have set themselves a fundraising target of £300.
Overwatch is Sophia's favourite game and sees teams of heroes, each with unique abilities, carry out quests.
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Mum Emma will be on hand to provide regular refreshments and their attempt will be streamed live on Twitch under the gamer name TheToastMuncher.
Sophia said: “It is great that I can play my favourite game and raise money for charity.
"As I have got older it is important to think of others at Christmas and not just yourself. If we could all do a little something for others the world would be a better place”.
“I’m immensely grateful,” said Diana Staines, Centre 81’s chief executive.
“This is a very kind and thoughtful thing for Sophia and her family to do for Centre 81 over Christmas and I can assure them that every penny raised will be well used.
"They are clearly a very caring family and are very much fundraising heroes.”
Sophia’s JustGiving page can be found at www.justgiving.com/fundraising/thescalesfamily
