MechWarrior Online: Sarahs Mech Announced for Charity

SBFord · July 2013

MechWarrior Online players have the chance to make a charitable donation on behalf of one of the game's youngest players, Sarah Marie Alida Parries, a cancer victim. The charity purchase of "Sarah's Mech" will see 100% of proceeds donated to the Canadian Cancer Society in her name. The special mech is $10 and is available through August 20th.

The five year old Vancouver native loved piloting the Jenner ‘Mech in MechWarrior Online with her father, Jon Parries. Calling the enemy ‘Mechs “baddies”, she and her father dominated the Inner Sphere on a regular basis in the current Open Beta. Her favorite ‘Mech chassis was the Jenner ‘Mech with streak SRMs, “because she liked to move fast, lock on, and liked using night vision,” according to her father.

“Sarah’s passion for ‘Mechs and her battle with cancer had a profound impact everyone at Piranha,” said Russ Bullock, president of Piranha Games. “She was an inspiration with her passion and energy for the game and our hearts and deepest condolences go out to her family. The outpouring of heartfelt sympathy from the MechWarrior community and the support and encouragement we’ve received to develop this unique ‘Mech has been nothing short of incredible. We have the best fans in the world.”

Read more on the special Sarah's page of the MechWarrior Online site.

DKKOberon · July 2013

While I'll give credit to PGI for going through with the idea and bring Sarah's Mech to the players, they did NOT think of the idea. It was members of the MechWarrior community that thought of the idea and pushed PGI to do the right thing.

As a member of the Lone Wolfs community we plan to buy Sarah's Jenner and fight the good fight for her so that she will continue to rampage through the Inner Sphere in the reality of our minds.

We'll "get'em good" for you Sarah!!

WolfClaws · July 2013

Well, I donated. I tend to with cancer research, especially when it comes to children. I think kudos for them because 100% goes to the charity.

http://mwomercs.com/forums/topic/127845-sarahs-mech-frequently-asked-questions/

hfamgamer · July 2013

Although I do not play MWO much I was compelled to buy this mech for such a small warrior.

SunwolfNC · July 2013

Yup. Easiest $10 I'll spend.

Even though I roll with Steiner, I'll be sure to run your `Mech with pride little one. Keep an eye on your Dad and help him through this.

DKK - did you read the article? They never claimed it was their idea.

"We are delighted to have been petitioned by our fans to take this as an opportunity to honor our fallen comrade and to raise donations for the Canadian Cancer Society through the sale of a unique version of Sarah's favourite Mech"

Sidenote: I want all those decals and more, to be purchase-able in-game. They'd make some good MC if they offered decals/decal packs.