NERE 2009

Hotel

NERE 2009 is being hosted by the Sheraton Bradley Hotel at the International Airport
just outside of Hartford, Connecticut.

1 Bradley International Airport, Windsor Locks, Connecticut, 877.422.5311

The room rate is US $89 per night for up to four people. Call and use group name Camarilla until June 24th for the NERE hotel discount.

White Wolf

White Wolf Publishing is a company dedicated to redefining the art of storytelling. Since its birth in 1991, White Wolf has consistently stretched the boundaries of familiar modes of artistic entertainment, introducing new realms to the horror, science fiction and fantasy genres. We began our journey with our now highly popular roleplaying lines, and then ventured into the realm of mass-market fiction publishing. Now, we are involved in the electronic entertainment and television industries. We are a mainstay on the Internet and plan to expand even further... wherever our imaginations take us.

Please pre-register for NERE through White Wolf's web page.

Camarilla

The Camarilla is the sanctioned massive multiplayer live-action experience for White Wolf's World of Darkness.

Northeast Region

The Northeast Region of the Camarilla consists of the Chapters and Domains within the states of Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, Rhode Island, and Vermont. We have 10 Domains and 4 Independent Chapters.

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General Information

The Main Charity for NERE 2009 is the Helen & Harry Grey Cancer Center.

The Helen & Harry Gray Cancer Center is a nationally-recognized center for the treatment of patients with cancer, and one of the largest of its kind in the Northeast United States. Hartford Hospital is one of the 14 sites -- and the only facility in New England -- named by The National Cancer Institute (NCI), part of the National Institutes of Health, to participate in a three-year pilot for the NCI Community Cancer Centers Program (NCCCP).

The selection of Hartford Hospital's Gray Cancer Center for this program was based on several factors including the hospital's leadership role in excellent care delivery, clinical research programs, outreach efforts and cancer information systems.

The program is designed to encourage the collaboration of private-practice medical, surgical, and radiation oncologists. It will research new and enhanced ways to assist, educate, and better treat the needs of underserved populations—including elderly, rural, inner-city and low-income patients—as well as racial and ethnic groups with unusually high cancer rates.

The secondary charity is The American Red Cross.

Since its founding in 1881 by visionary leader Clara Barton, the American Red Cross has been the nation's premier emergency response organization. As part of a worldwide movement that offers neutral humanitarian care to the victims of war, the American Red Cross distinguishes itself by also aiding victims of devastating natural disasters. Over the years, the organization has expanded its services, always with the aim of preventing and relieving suffering.

Today, in addition to domestic disaster relief, the American Red Cross offers compassionate services in five other areas: community services that help the needy; support and comfort for military members and their families; the collection, processing and distribution of lifesaving blood and blood products; educational programs that promote health and safety; and international relief and development programs.

Opportunities for Giving

We will feature four ways to give to the Helen & Harry Grey Cancer Center:

  • Blood, Glamour, Gnosis and Mana will be available for purchase at in-character check in and select games.
  • On Thursday Night Roses will be sold, to benefit HHGCC.
  • On Friday Afternoon a Balloon Pop will be held for IC items to benefit the HHGCC.
  • On Saturday Night an Auction will be held to Benefit the HHGCC.

We will feature two ways to give to The American Red Cross:

  • Blood donation who will be sending a donation truck on Friday the 17th From 11 PM to 4 PM.
  • Members can also give money instead of blood and choose where that money goes.

Charity FAQ

Answers to your most common questions.

  • How can I help?
    Aside from participating in any of the sponsored charity events, you can also volunteer your time, or donate needed materials to the event :) Please make sure you check with the Charities Lead so that you recieve the appropriate prestige for your work.
  • Can I donate In Character (IC) Items to the Auction?
    You sure can! However you cannot receive prestige for these items unless they are accompanied by a physical prop.
  • Can I donate Alcohol to the Auction?
    We are probited from accepting donations of alcohol. However, we are not prohibited from auctioning containers.
  • What are the restrictions on blood donation?
    The restrictions on blood donation are found here.
  • I am ineligable to donate blood, how else can I help?
    There will also be a way to donate money online and choose the program your money goes to, and you may also volunteer your time to assist with the blood drive or other charity programs. We can always use your help!

Don't See your question? Email the Charities Lead, Rachel Sankersingh.

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