SIOUX CITY (KTIV) Siouxlanders of nearly all ages filed through the Expo Center Tuesday, excited to finally receive their first dose of the vaccine. Many saying getting vaccinated was their first step towards normalcy. It feels good to finally get everything moving here because I feel like once everybody gets going here things will start going back to normal and that s all I really want, said Gavin Cote.
Younger Siouxlanders like Cote are already eager for the second dose, so that he can start looking forward to a lot of big plans coming up. Going into college, I just hope I don t have to wear a mask and all that sort of stuff. And that classes are full, said Cote.
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NMCC Falcon Jaron Gentle (left) adjusts settings while team member Gavin Cote competes in Rocket League while streaming over Twitch for the Gaming for a Cause fundraiser on Dec. 12.
(Courtesy of Jon Adams/2 In 1 LLC)
NMCC Falcon Jaron Gentle (left) adjusts settings while team member Gavin Cote competes in Rocket League while streaming over Twitch for the Gaming for a Cause fundraiser on Dec. 12.
(Courtesy of Jon Adams/2 In 1 LLC)
First ‘Gaming for a Cause’ fundraiser aids local groups
Contributed • January 9, 2021 Northern Maine Community College’s Falcons esports team kicked off a 24-hour Gaming for a Cause challenge in December to raise funds for three local nonprofits selected by team members.
On Saturday the NMCC Falcons esports team kicked off a 24-hour Gaming for a Cause challenge to raise funds for three local nonprofits selected by team members. Starting at noon, the athletes livestreamed their gameplay via the online platform Twitch, broadcasting from the NMCC gymnasium. The team aimed to stream through the following day at noon.
The event raised $1,200 through online donations, which will be evenly distributed to the selected charities. “We were very excited to see the donations come in,” said NMCC Esports Coordinator and Coach Chris Perry. “A fully online fundraiser can be intimidating for people, and we’re very happy that the community saw our effort and showed support.”