"The Rock" stopped by the hospital with a special gift: custom Xbox Series X Consoles and gamer carts.
There's a little more joy in the world today thanks to Dwyane “The Rock” Johnson, who donated brand-new, custom Xbox Series X consoles to 20 hospitals across the country, including Children's Hospital Colorado.
Johnson, who helped launch the very first Xbox console 20 years ago, let everyone in on the surprise on Instagram.
The consoles and wireless controllers feature Johnson’s golf Brahma Bull and an engraved message: “Keep smiling and have fun. Love, Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson”.
Hospitals will also be receiving Gamers Outreach (GO)Karts. These are portable gaming kiosks that can move from hospital room to hospital room. According to a press release, the “GO Karts were built specifically for hospitals to empower and bring joy to families through play, giving kids access to interactive entertainment and the chance to socialize via video games.”
Johnson announced his partnership with Gamers Outreach this past Monday, November 9. Gamers Outreach is a charity organization that works to bring technology and equipment to children in long-term hospital treatment. Started by a group of high school students, the charity helps over a million children in hospitals across the country every year. The organization has a goal ”to create sustainable experiences that produce joy and minimize trauma for patients.”
This was a happy surprise for the patients at Colorado Children’s Hospital and will certainly add some brightness and fun for many days to come
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