Gary Gygax and Gen Con news
Press Release from Gen Con:
INDIANAPOLIS - (January 18, 2010) At the 43rd Gen Con Indy this summer, there will be a special once in a lifetime event taking place. Personal items belonging to Gary Gygax are being donated to raise money for his memorial fund. The donated items will be auctioned off at Gen Con's annual auction with portions of the proceeds going to The Gygax Memorial Fund.
Gary's wife, Gail Gygax has set up a non-profit charity in order to raise funds to erect a memorial of the late E. Gary Gygax in Library Park in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. Lake Geneva, Wisconsin is the birthplace of Gen Con. Current plans for the memorial include a bronze bust of Gary set on a castle torrent with a dedication plaque. All plans are pending final approval of the Lake Geneva City Council.
According to Gail Gygax, "Gary Gygax gave millions of men and women a reason to open a book. They developed life long relationships, all thru the guise of a game."
Gary is best known for co-creating the pioneering role-playing game Dungeons & Dragons (D&D) with Dave Arneson. He played a special part in Gen Con as well. He was the founder of Gen Con and held the first meeting at his home in Lake Geneva, which gave way to the name Gen Con as in Geneva Convention.
Please visit www.gygaxmemorialfund.com to learn more details.
INDIANAPOLIS - (January 18, 2010) At the 43rd Gen Con Indy this summer, there will be a special once in a lifetime event taking place. Personal items belonging to Gary Gygax are being donated to raise money for his memorial fund. The donated items will be auctioned off at Gen Con's annual auction with portions of the proceeds going to The Gygax Memorial Fund.
Gary's wife, Gail Gygax has set up a non-profit charity in order to raise funds to erect a memorial of the late E. Gary Gygax in Library Park in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. Lake Geneva, Wisconsin is the birthplace of Gen Con. Current plans for the memorial include a bronze bust of Gary set on a castle torrent with a dedication plaque. All plans are pending final approval of the Lake Geneva City Council.
According to Gail Gygax, "Gary Gygax gave millions of men and women a reason to open a book. They developed life long relationships, all thru the guise of a game."
Gary is best known for co-creating the pioneering role-playing game Dungeons & Dragons (D&D) with Dave Arneson. He played a special part in Gen Con as well. He was the founder of Gen Con and held the first meeting at his home in Lake Geneva, which gave way to the name Gen Con as in Geneva Convention.
Please visit www.gygaxmemorialfund.com to learn more details.