The local gaming community came together at Pinstack in Las Colinas for a spirited Game-A-Thon that wasn't just about high scores and strikes—it was a rallying event to support the Irving Police Family Advocacy Center, which had been hit by a tornado earlier in the year. The Irving Police Department posted gleefully on social media about the successful sold-out event, noting, "So much fun for a great cause!" as they described the bowling and trivia contest, along with individual showdowns in arcade games.
The affair wasn't merely a gaming frenzy; there was camaraderie in competition, contestants dueling not just for the fleeting glory of victory but in support of a community beacon in its time of need—the Family Advocacy Center, which is currently operating out of temporary offices while they await the reconstruction of their original building. According to the Irving Police Department's post, the facility was struck by an F1 tornado back in March, leaving a rebuilding process in its wake that the community is eagerly assisting through events like this Game-A-Thon.
Local businesses like Pinstack took this opportunity to show their support, offering up their space and more for the good of the cause—such generosity doesn't go unnoticed, as the police department made sure to shout out to the company for its "generous sponsorship" in making the event possible and successful.
