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Glorious PCMR Community

16/03/2019 by

One of our participants for Cyprus Comic Con 2019 is Glorious PCMR Community!

Glorious PCMR Community is a platform where people can share their passion about PC games and PCs in general. Members of the group can discuss the latest PC parts as well as games, but the founders of the group hope to grow into a mutually supportive and healthy community. It’s a place where you can show off your tool and let other people admire it, in its full glory.

If you’re passionate about all things PC related, make sure to join Glorious PCMR Community’s Facebook group!

Scrapyard War Cyprus

The veterans of Glorious PCMR Community will be hosting the Scrapyard War Cyprus for another year during CCC19!

During the first phase of the contest the judges will check and assess the value of money spent on each build while also grading their appearance and performance after . There it will be graded in parallel for both performance and performance after specific benchmarks. On the second day similarly to previous years, all builds will be entirely rated by the Cyprus Comic Con audience. The basic budget set by the organisers to enter the competition is up to 250€.

To find out more information about Scrapyard War Cyprus you can visit their Facebook group.

Watch the highlights of Scrapyard War Cyprus during Cyprus Comic Con 2017!

Rules
  • You must bring your own keyboard and mouse with you.
  • The screens that will be used for the contest use HDMI. This means you must have the appropriate cables or adapters with you.
  • The same applies to power cables or anything else you need in terms of power. For example, if you need a double power supply, you will have to bring the respective power plug or extension with you.
  • All builds must have Windows 10 installed.
  • All GPUs must be able to support DX10 and above.
  • The box will not be included in the final cost price (custom PC case gets extra points).
  • In the 250€ budget the parts that will be measured are: the motherboard, processor, ram, power supply, graphics card, hard drive and cooler. (If the cooler of your choice is aftermarket then it automatically enters the budget of your computer. Manufactured and custom coolers will not be charged.)
  • Money that will be spent purely on the aesthetics will not be included in the cost of the final construction (case mods, lighting, paint fans etc).

❗The contest includes the word “Scrap” for a specific reason. The main purpose is to create custom PCs through everyone’s imagination. A Build made from new products will not get the same rating as a build made with imagination, recyclable products and generally staying within the “scrap” concept.

Karaiskakio Foundation

12/03/2019 by

Karaiskakio Foundation is a non – profit organisation established with the sole purpose of organising a volunteer Bone Marrow Donor Registry. Today, by setting a dynamic vision “for a world without leukemia”, it combines volunteering and specialised scientific support, in order to serve the needs of patients with haematological malignancies both effectively and efficiently.

The primary focus of the activities of Karaiskakio Foundation is to support the patients suffering with haematological malignancies and related diseases. The Foundation has organised the Bone Marrow Donor Registry as well as the Cord Blood Registry both functioning on a voluntary, non-profit basis. In addition, it has established a network of specialised biomedical laboratories which fulfil the clinical needs of the patients by providing a complete and integrated approach for the diagnosis of haematological malignancies and related diseases. Of equal importance is the Foundation’s active pursuit of research and development aiming at constantly upgrading and developing its services, introducing new technology and knowledge as well as securing financial support aiding in long-term sustainability.

Find Karaiskakio Foundation’s booth at Cyprus Comic Con 2019 in Hall 6!

Visit Karaiskakio Foundation’s website, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Become your own superhero! Become a bone marrow donor!

Today a new strategic goal of the Karaiskakio Foundation, is the establishment of a state of the art “Childhood Cancer Diagnostic Centre” that will enable doctors and scientists to implement advanced targeted treatments against childhood cancer, thereby improving survival rates and minimizing treatment related collateral damage.

Of course, the fact that the Karaiskakio Foundation can presently accomplish many of its goals, is mainly due to the undivided contribution and support of those who recognise the importance and high standard of the work it has produced over the years. Together with the invaluable help from the government, its sponsors, donors and supporters, aims to continue helping patients in the fight against leukaemia.

Ways to help

  • Become a member:

Membership costs just €20.00 per year. You will be invited to join our social get-togethers and by becoming a member of the Karaiskakio Foundation you will have the right to vote and be a candidate for the Volunteer Member Council.

  • Make a donation:

All donations can be made to: Account – Karaiskakio Foundation. IBAN – CY  36002001110000000503777700 – SWIFT/BIC (BCYPCY2N)

  • Forms of collaboration:

Charities, sponsorships, donations in kind, services/technology, workers’ initiatives.

  • Volunteer:

As non profit organisation, the Karaiskakio Foundation is dependent on people’s love, support and altruism. Volunteers can undertake many activities and cover basic needs to the foundation, that would otherwise require professional help.

Contact information:

Tel: (+357) 22210858/ (+357) 95119565

Email: info@karaiskakio.org.cy

BirdLife Cyprus

12/03/2019 by

Find us at Comic Con – Hall 6 for all things birds!

BirdLife Cyprus is a registered non-profit, non-governmental organization and the official partner of BirdLife International in Cyprus. Our aim is to protect the wild birds of Cyprus, their habitats, and wider biodiversity, and maintain a healthy environment in which people on the island can prosper alongside nature.

We work at both local and European levels on behalf of birds and their habitats here in Cyprus, working to influence decision-makers and to pressure for positive change. We speak out for wildlife and communicate the urgent need for its protection and we seek to implement practical conservation actions and build people’s contact with and appreciation for nature.

Find us at Comic Con – Hall 6 for all things birds! Come say hello, learn more about us and our work, meet Ulysses the Blackcap, and shop our birdy collection of pin badges, fluffy toys, books, t-shirts, bird adoptions and many more!

Don’t forget to visit BirdLife Cyprus’ website, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube Channel and Twitter!

Ways to help

  • Become a member:

By joining us, you add strength to our voice and you support our work to preserve the birds and habitats of Cyprus.

  • Make a donation:

By donating you provide us with funds to implement our work programme and reach our vision. You can donate here.

  • Adopt a bird:

Your symbolic bird adoption helps BirdLife Cyprus protect birds and their habitats.

  • Volunteer:

Volunteer in one of our many programs for the conservation of birds and habitats.

🐦Find out more on how to support us here🐦

Contact information:

Tel: (+357) 22 455 072

Email: birdlifecyprus@birdlifecyprus.org.cy

P.A.W.S

12/03/2019 by

At this year’s Cyprus Comic Con there will be a special booth set up by P.A.W.S. – Protecting Animals Without Shelter fully dedicated to a geek’s best friend! Expect to find second hand books in low prices, toys for your pets, dogs’ and cats’ collars, leashes and accessories. They will also be selling their charity’s merchandise such as t-shirts, mugs etc. and a selective amount of handmade things  & many more! Be prepared for lots of surprises and a very special competition. Find P.A.W.S.’s booth at Hall 6!

P.A.W.S. will be there to register new members to their club and also to take donations to help cover their running expenses. You can also find informative leaflets and they will be there to answer to any questions regarding how they work and what needs to be done regarding the strays in Cyprus (microchip/spaying).

P.A.W.S. is an animal charity organisation founded in Nicosia in 2012. At the moment they have over 200 dogs and 50 cats under their care and they also help municipal pounds whenever and however they can. Its primary objective is to establish a “raise awareness concerning animal welfare” in Cyprus through actions that will:

  • Support and promote animal rights
  • Put pressure on relevant authorities to practically apply legislation regarding animal welfare
  • Deal with animal abuse and neglect
  • Educate various target groups of people regarding animal rights and animal welfare.

Make sure to visit P.A.W.S.’s website and Facebook to learn more about their volunteer work!

Ways to help

  • Direct Donations:

P.A.W.S. relies heavily on donations to further its cause and so we strongly encourage you to send any amounts PayPal or via bank transfer at: BANK OF CYPRUS – BANK ACCOUNT 357010771752 – IBAN CY83002001950000357010771752 – SWIFT/BIC (BCYPCY2N)

  • Foster an animal:

One of the biggest problems faced by animal welfare organizations in Cyprus is the lack of space to shelter stray animals. There are no state shelters to cover these needs, while private shelters are almost permanently overcrowded. Fostering an animal can be a huge help for us and for the animals themselves, even for a few days. P.A.W.S. will provide you with the necessary (food if needed and veterinary expenses).

 

  • Donation boxes:

If you have your own business or shop, donation boxes are one of the simplest and cheapest ways to raise money for a non-profit organisation.  Just contact us! We will provide you with one and you will just need to put it somewhere to get the customers’ attention!  This is a traditional but very effective way to help!

  • Be a volunteer:

The need for more volunteers is constant. Any help is welcomed. From transporting animals to vets, caring actions, complaints and rescuing, to contributing in organising events, designing posters, taking photographs, making telephone calls, writing and sending letters, any action or ‘small act’ is a necessary stage to work properly.

*If you have any books, blankets, food, tick treatments, deworming pills that you no longer need and you love animals, we need them for a good cause!

Contact info

Email: info@pawscy.com

Tel: 99769011/99769025