For the Fall 2022 PDXLAN, we will be supporting the Triple Negative Breast Cancer Foundation. (TNBC Foundation)

In June 2022 we found out that Jessica (Demented) has breast cancer. On July 4th we found out that the type of breast cancer is stage 2 triple negative breast cancer.  Until then we didn’t know there were different types of breast cancer, let alone different survivability numbers for them. 

Most breast cancers found are hormone-receptive. Triple Negative is negative for all three hormones, which makes it a tougher cancer to treat. Those with hormone receptive cancers found at stage 1 have a 91% 5Y survivability, and those with stage 2 hormone-receptive have a 86% 5Y survivability rate. TNBC’s 5Y survivability rate for stage 1 is 81% and for stage 2 is 60%. In the simplest terms, Stage 2 TNBC patients have a 40% chance of death in the next 5 years.

TNBC is hell. Most don’t find it until stage 2 or 3, or even worse, stage 4. On top of those survivability numbers, the chance of recurrence is much higher with TNBC. This means those that go through chemo, and surgery still have a much higher chance of it coming back, nearly 40% chance of it coming back.

I personally have seen at least 50 families impacted by this since July. Kids losing their mom’s. Husbands losing their wives. If the personal loss and pain wasn’t enough, the monetary costs of treating TNBC is near one million dollars per person. Even with insurance, the costs are debilitating. 

The TNBC foundation helps TNBC patients and their families navigate the journey that they will encounter for the next 14 months of treatment. They offer patient groups, counseling, financial aid, and help with research for a cure for TNBC.

This November we are asking the PDXLAN community to come together and support the TNBC Foundation because they are supporting thousands of families each year – and they need help to do it. This November we are asking that you dig deep and give with your heart, for Demented (Jessica).

-Vector

PDXLAN has edited the COVID-19 Policy page to reflect current status. No major changes have been made from what was announced when tickets went on sale in March 2022.

TLDR – Attendees are still required to show proof of vaccination or have a negative test result. The State of Washington has lifted their mask requirement, and as such masks are not required at PDXLAN for the November 2022 event.  

While masks are not required, it is considered considerate to wear a mask for those that may be immunocompromised or have members at home that are immunocompromised.

Please let us know in Discord if you have questions.

Thank you,

Vector

In just four months, PDXLAN will be back with its Fall 2022 event! We are starting the preparation process which includes reaching out to sponsors, thinking of contests, thinking of tournaments, and picking a charity to support. 

PDXLAN Fall 2022 can grow larger in size, roughly 40 tickets more. If you know someone who would like to come, please let them know it isn’t too late, Table “P” is built for those seats. 

This event we will be supporting “TNBC” (Triple Negative Breast Cancer) – Helping to raise money for cure, treatments, and services that they offer.  Since Demented was diagnosed with this about a month ago, we’ve realized just how much help and support is needed for this sub-segment of the breast cancer world. 

 Looking forward to seeing everyone,

– Matt (Vector)

PDXLAN’s Fall 2022 event has a Swag-Store…. but you have to order prior to the event. 

This event we are trying something new: we have put the Swag-Store on the bottom LanReg tickets page where you buy PDXLAN Fall 2022 tickets. We will only be making swag for those that pre-order it, so make sure you remember to order! 

Looking forward to a fun event!
=Vector=

I would like to thank everyone for another great event!

This event we talked about “The special sauce that is PDXLAN” and we identified that it is the community that makes PDXLAN what it is. It’s not the size of our event, it’s not eSports, it’s not that we are another LAN – it is that we are an inviting and friendly community. Community, Inclusivity, and respect are PDXLAN’s tenants – and it shows! 

Thank you to the attendees who choose to be part of our community. It is your excitement for the event that keeps me coming back to do it. It’s the giving you do for charity, it is the friendliness you show to one another and to our staff. Thank you to the 280 of you who donated to charity at this event! You raised over $44,000!!

Sponsors – thank you for believing in us and in our mission. Your prize contributions help make the event a success by driving attendance and charitable giving. Most, if not all of our sponsors believe that PDXLAN is a unique event filled with the best community of gamers they’ve ever seen. Of the sponsors that attend, most look forward to coming because of the community the attendees show them. 

I’d like to thank my staff at PDXLAN – who are 100% volunteers – for working so hard at this event. I plan my heart out for 4-5 months, and in that last week before and during the event – you work so hard to make it all happen. You take time away from your jobs, families, and hobbies to help make PDXLAN what it is. I also want to thank you for your donations – nearly 25% of the amount given to charity was from the PDXLAN staff!

Lastly I’d like to thank Jessica (Demented) for not only being staff, but for being such an influence to the “soul” of PDXLAN. Her heart and vision of how people should treat one another in the world helps guide me to making that a reality for PDXLAN’s community. 

The biggest compliment I am given after an event is how fast the next event sells tickets. To me that is happiness with the product I am selling – and WOW are you guys buying tickets for November fast! Thank you for your belief in PDXLAN and what it is doing. The Fall 2022 event is already at 82% capacity!

As always, please feel free to ask any event questions in the #event-questions channel of our Discord Server.

Thank you. Thank you all, 

Matt (Vector)