Gaming laptops were the ‘light at the end of the tunnel’ for the child with Crohn’s disease.
The Make A Wish charity came in big time in the case of Evan, who lives in Wales.
With billion-dollar buyouts and streamer dramas, It’s easy to overlook the joys of gaming laptops. However, for one kid in Wales, UK, it meant much more than what.
Evan is a resident from Tonypandy in Wales and was diagnosed with Crohn’s disease at the age of 10. However, a late diagnosis resulted in a rush operation and a lengthy recovery in the hospital that probably saved Evan’s life.
Crohn’s causes inflammation of your digestive tract. It’s a condition that lasts for a lifetime with no known cure and can trigger intense flare-ups that can be extremely difficult and harmful to the human body. In addition, it is likely to can cause significant disturbance to those who suffer from it.
Unfortunately, this has been the reality for Evan and his loved ones’ members since Evan was diagnosed.
After his hospitalization after his discharge, Evan “started pulling away and didn’t want to talk to anyone,” Evan’s mother, Dawn, says.
“It was very hard. I couldn’t understand why he wouldn’t talk to me.”
Evan was later admitted to the hospital for another procedure at 13 and then spent a further three weeks in the hospital.
The combination of this, trouble in school, and regular visits with doctors resulted in depression-related feelings.
On his 14th birthday, Evan wanted the purchase an Alienware gaming computer.
Of course, this would be an exciting possibility for all PC players. Still, to Evan, the Alienware gaming laptop was a means to reconnect with his friends and his childhood, which was abruptly cut short by the diagnoses and treatments.
(Image credit: Make-A-Wish UK)
It seems that the Make-A-Wish UK charity was notified, and when Evan was presented with the computer, his mother said Evan received it “honestly glowing.”
“I hadn’t seen him that happy for a very, very long time,” Evan’s mom, Dawn, says. “Evan himself called it the light at the end of the tunnel. It means he can stay connected with friends even when he misses school and helps take his mind off the pain when he has Crohn’s flare-up. It’s even helped him to read faster.”
Like Evan’s, it’s a tale that you need to take a moment and enjoy every time. Gaming on the PC might be a tiny part of your day or an important one; however, it’s something that we all share because we like the experience, and it makes our hearts happy. We’re fortunate to have the opportunity to sit at our desk and get on a few games like Hunt: Showdown or Project Zomboid during the evening with our buddies, and sometimes, a story like Evan’s reminds you of the time you spent playing.
If you’d like to aid charities doing great things, there are many to pick from. Make-A-Wish UK has helped Evan out, and I’m sure they would be grateful for any donation you could give. Other charities such as SpecialEffect and Ablegamers assist many people who want to be engaged in video games but cannot because of their accessibility requirements.
There’s Crohn’s and Colitis UK in dear old Albion, which provides an abundance of information for those who have Crohn’s disease, including family members, friends, and others. In the US, there’s the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation with a lot of information.
It’s impossible to miss the many great charities that support gamers from all backgrounds.
Aizaz khan
Aizaz was the first person to get a byline on his blog on technology from his home in Bannu in 2017. Then, he went on to a career in breaking things professionally at my electric sparks which is where he eventually took over the kit as a hardware editor. Today, as the senior editor of hardware for my electric sparks, he spends time reporting about the most recent developments in the hardware industry and technology. If he’s not reporting on hardware or electronics, you’ll see him trying to be as remote from the world of technology as possible through camping in the wild
