How can I go about finding a company, or someone to raise money or donate a computer to someone?

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Shelby

My husband has Cystic Fibrosis, he is almost 24 years old and he was given about a year left to live in July of 2012.

Since then he has been trying to make a bucket list of sorts, things he wants or needs, or just would like to have before he passes. He has been an avid video gamer all his life due to his illness, he was never really able to go outside and play, and as he grew up it just got worse and worse until he's almost completely bedridden. So he has always found solace and happiness in being able to play video games, mainly PC games. I want to be able to buy him a desktop and a laptop for when he has to be admitted to the hospital, and he has to stay for a minimum of 1 month, usually more. This is the only dream he can realistically achieve due to the severity of his illness at this point. (His lung function is less than 18%, he cannot move around much without getting severely out of breath)

He was offered to make a "wish" to the Dream Foundation a few months back, but after all the hype, they haven't really been responding to him anymore, so we're starting to feel that it's a lost cause with them.

I definitely do not have the money to buy the gaming laptop/desktop that he needs, even if I were to save every extra penny, it would take more than a year and it could be too late by then.

So I would be so grateful if there is any information on any computer companies or the like, or any sort of foundation or fund that would be able to do this for him quickly, and not take 5+ months. We would be able to provide proof of his condition, doctor's letters etc as well.. Thanks

Answer
Contact the Elfin Society of GE. They are constantly donating Computer Equipment
Or contact YOUR Church and have them solicit the Gates Foundation, Game Stop, Best Buy and so on..
Also try your local library. Gate foundation is always donating new ones to libraries and olds ones are given away.

How much would this laptop be worth if sold now?

Chris Farr

17.3" 1920x1080 120Hz Monitor
Intel Core i7 3610QM Ivy Bridge Cpu (2.3GHZ Quad Core w/ hyper-threading)
16GB DDR3 Ram
2x 750GB 7,200RPM HDD w/ 8GB Expresscache- Will boost windows bootup and most used software.
Nvidia GTX 675M w/2GB GDDR5 Ram (Can play anything on "High" or "Ultra"at 1080p w/ exception to Witcher 2, though that game as a major pc hog.)
2x UBS 3.0, 2x USB 2.0, HDMI, Mini display port, VGA Headphone out and mic/line in Jacks
Blu-Ray Drive/DVD-R/W Drive
Wireless-N Dual-Band (Will work on 2.4 and 5.8GHZ routers)
Backlight Keyboard
Battery Works fine Gets about 3 hours battery use in low power mode. It is a gamer so battery life while gaming is very low and really not suggested.
Running Windows 7 Ultimate x64

It is a Samsung Series 7 Gamer, bought for about $1900 new in July of last year (2012)
Has about 6 months remaining on warranty.

I ask because I planned on selling it and wanted to get a fair price for it. Most informative/ helpful answer gets 10 points!

Answer
Looks like Amazon is selling them used for $1450. You'll have to sell for less than that because your return policy isn't quite as good as Amazon's, so people are more likely to buy from Amazon than from you. You might get $1200 if you're lucky.

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