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75 Pinball Machines Placed in Children’s Hospitals and Ronald McDonald Houses!

As of September 30th, 2024, Project Pinball Charity has successfully dedicated 75 Pinball Machines to Children’s Hospitals and Ronald McDonald Houses across the United States!

Daily Herald- Pinball Expo is Bouncing Back to Chicago Area for the 38th Year!

NEWS ARTICLE ALERT! Project Pinball Charity, along with Stern Pinball were mentioned in Chicago’s LARGEST daily newspaper, the Daily Herald! Submitted by Rob Berk and his Team at Pinball Expo, the article was published yesterday, Oct. 13th. Project Pinball’s partnership with Pinball Expo was highlighted, and we feel just as excited for the future of … Continue reading “Daily Herald- Pinball Expo is Bouncing Back to Chicago Area for the 38th Year!”

K45TV Institute of Laughter Charity Pinball Tournament

45TV’s Dr. Chuck Ells at the Institute of Laughter has a new pinball machine that bears his name — and a Project Pinball Charity event to boot.

The PinMobile Received A New Engine!

The PinMobile Has Finally Received a New Engine!! Today, we received amazing news from the mechanic! The PinMobile finally has its new engine in place! We are impatient to pick up the Escalade, however, a full check-up is to ensure it’s completely healthy before the Team hits the road again. Now with the PinMobile regaining … Continue reading “The PinMobile Received A New Engine!”

PinMobile Highlight!

Here is a PinMobile Highlight! In the bitter cold of December 2020 in Alexandria VA, our charity team came across a pinhead that owned a Gottlieb EM Paradise (1965) machine. After touring the Northeast and dedicating 8 machines in 14 days, the PinMobile now only held our suitcases and supplies. The owner, Theodore (Ted) Webne, … Continue reading “PinMobile Highlight!”

A True Workhorse- The PinMobile

The PinMobile is known for its adventures!Not only has it helped our team dedicate 57 pinball machines and counting, but it’s also traveled to 53 different hospitals in 25 states! Over 200 machines have been reliably moved by the Escalade, successfully helping the charity focus on our mission at dedications, expos, raffles, and fundraising events. … Continue reading “A True Workhorse- The PinMobile”

Kick Off Love Across America 2021

Coming up in the next few weeks, our team will be embarking on our ever-popular, 7th Annual Love Across America Tour 2021! Over the course of 35 days, our team will be traveling across the nation, making pit stops state-by-state to hold fundraisers, attend expos and meet & greets, and of course, dedicating 5 pinball … Continue reading “Kick Off Love Across America 2021”

Gilbert Elijah Benefit!

The pinball community is more than an incredible group of people. We are all a family who are willing to support special causes such as this one in any way we can. Project Pinball Charity is more than happy to help this very special Gilbert Elijah Benefit! This one-of-a-kind fundraising event benefits Gilbert Elijah, a … Continue reading “Gilbert Elijah Benefit!”

The Turtles Are Home!

“I have lots of thanks to give to John Geiger of Arcade Super Awesome who helped me transport, unbox, and set up my new Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles pinball machine. He was also the one who took the pictures. I love the pin, it is so much fun to play! Again, I really appreciate your … Continue reading “The Turtles Are Home!”

Saving One Pinball Machine at a Time!

Howard has done it again for Project Pinball! We have been in contact with a few wonderful donors in the Northeast recently and this is another wonderful pinball machine that has been generously donated to Project Pinball Charity! World Cup Soccer is already a perfect theme that we have placed in 2019 that was so … Continue reading “Saving One Pinball Machine at a Time!”

Pinball Photos Collab

A Scary Good iPhone Case—with an Exclusive Custom Design! Your purchase of this adorably creepy iPhone case supports us, Project Pinball! It’s spooky. Kooky. Horribly playful. This one-of-a-kind iPhone Pinball® Bizarre case features frightfully good custom-made illustrations that shift around whenever the phone moves. It’s a great conversation starter! The Pinball® Bizarre is one of … Continue reading “Pinball Photos Collab”

Love Across America Tour 2020

Project Pinball Charity presents Love Across America Tour 2020 Placing Pinball Machines across the Northeast U.S During the Holidays December 1st, 2020 – Project Pinball’s Love Across America Tour 2020 “Winter Edition” The majority of our viewership are first-timers in the pinball community, but we do also have many friends, supporters, and followers who have … Continue reading “Love Across America Tour 2020”

Mustang 2 Year Anniversary- New York

2 Years Ago Today we dedicated an awesome Mustang pinball machine to Orange Regional Medical Center now known as Garnet Health Foundation!   This machine is still creating much happiness for all the patients and we have the best supporters in New York and the surrounding areas!   We are so grateful for all your … Continue reading “Mustang 2 Year Anniversary- New York”

AmazonSmile Donations NOW Available Through Your Amazon App!

AmazonSmile customers can now support Project Pinball Charity in the Amazon shopping app on iOS and Android mobile phones!! Simply follow these instructions to turn on AmazonSmile and start generating donations.   1. Open the Amazon Shopping app on your device 2. Go into the main menu of the Amazon Shopping app and tap into … Continue reading “AmazonSmile Donations NOW Available Through Your Amazon App!”

Tyler’s 1 Year World Cup Soccer Anniversary!

It has been a year ago that The Project Pinball Charity had Tyler VanPelt’s very special dedication of the World Cup Soccer pinball machine at Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU)! This machine has brought many smiles and a whole lot of love for the patients, their families, and the hospital staff.   “It has … Continue reading “Tyler’s 1 Year World Cup Soccer Anniversary!”

Love Across America Tour 2019 Recap

This past summer, our team traveled by car over 9,000 miles within 46 days from Southwest Florida to Missouri making over 20 stops in 10 different states. Our 5th annual Love Across America Tour was extremely special to us this year because we were able to place over 5 pinball machines in 4 different hospitals … Continue reading “Love Across America Tour 2019 Recap”

2019 Gold Seal of Transparency

Our organization earned a 2019 Gold Seal of Transparency on GuideStar!! By adding information about our goals, strategies, capabilities, and vision, we are highlighting the difference we help to make in the world! Check out our updated GuideStar #NonprofitProfile: https://www.guidestar.org/profile/46-3417202 #projectpinball #forthekids #supportprojectpinball #guidestar #goldsealoftransparency #childrenshospitals #ronaldmcdonaldhouses #assistedlivingfacilities #rxpinballprogram #pinballplacementprogram #therapeuticpinball

Project Pinball Charity in Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

What a WONDERFUL article from the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette that perfectly depicts Replay FX this year! “Dozens of booths also lined the floor of the convention center. Project Pinball, a nonprofit based in Florida that donates pinball machines to children’s hospitals, raised more than $1,000 at the festival, said Daniel Spolar, a Dormont native who runs … Continue reading “Project Pinball Charity in Pittsburgh Post-Gazette”

45th Pinball Machine Dedication at Wolfson Children’s Hospital

Today is our Final Dedication Day during our 5th Annual Love Across America Tour. As this tour comes to an end we couldn’t think of a better way to end it than with another dedication that is closer to home! Today we are dedicating a Stern Star Trek Pinball Machine to Wolfson Children’s Hospital! This … Continue reading “45th Pinball Machine Dedication at Wolfson Children’s Hospital”

News Broadcast from Texas Children’s Hospital

Check out this amazing article from our Texas Children’s Hospital The Woodlands Pinball Machine Dedication! Also, Check out this incredible News Coverage from ABC13 Houston! This is all about our Texas Children’s Hospital The Woodlands Pinball Machine Dedication and The Game Preserve! ABC13 Houston- Texas Children’s Dedication and The Game Preserve

Project Pinball Adds Assisted Living Facilities to Nationwide Mission

The Project Pinball Charity is very excited to announce that we have a Brand-New story to tell! We set out back in 2011 to place as many pinball machines as possible throughout our nation for a therapeutic benefit to anyone who comes in contact with the machines we place. AND we are doing just that! … Continue reading “Project Pinball Adds Assisted Living Facilities to Nationwide Mission”

Love Across America Tour 2019

Project Pinball’s 5th Annual Love Across America Tour is gonna launch June 23rd! If you would like to help us with our LAA Tour or would like to be involved please contact us! We have many exciting events, fundraisers, meet & greets, and dedications coming up! We would love to see you all during our … Continue reading “Love Across America Tour 2019”

Project Pinball Honored at Walter Day’s 90th Trading Card Award Ceremonies

The celebration of Walter Aldro Day Jr.’s 70th Birthday took place May 18th, in Banning, California. It was held at the Museum of Pinball. John Weeks, the founder of the museum, brought about two dozen of the most popular and iconic arcade videos and pinballs for the party-goers to play for free. Walter Day himself … Continue reading “Project Pinball Honored at Walter Day’s 90th Trading Card Award Ceremonies”

Project Pinball’s NEW Office and Team Member!

We have a new office and a new team member here at the Project Pinball Charity!   At the beginning of this year, we made BIG changes here at the Project Pinball Headquarters. We expanded our office by over 900 square feet! We now have not one but TWO extra rooms for pinball machines. That’s … Continue reading “Project Pinball’s NEW Office and Team Member!”

Love Across America Tour 2018

The Project Pinball Team is preparing for our 4th Annual Love Across America Tour! We are thrilled to announce that we are heading out on to the road again! This tour will provide us with the opportunity to do so many wonderful things throughout the entire month of July! The love and support we receive … Continue reading “Love Across America Tour 2018”

July 2017 Bonus Play Newsletter

Check out Project Pinball’s Bonus Play News Letter for the month of July! This is a great way to keep up with the charity and to read about special things have been happening! It also gives you great insight to what is coming up for the charity and where we will be heading! Stay tuned in … Continue reading “July 2017 Bonus Play Newsletter”

Love Across America Tour 2017

The Project Pinball Team is preparing for our 3rd Annual Love Across America Tour! We are thrilled to announce that we are heading out on to the road again! This tour will provide us the opportunity to do a lot of good all throughout the month of July! The love and support we receive along … Continue reading “Love Across America Tour 2017”

Project Pinball Bonus Play April 2017

Check out Project Pinball’s Bonus Play News Letter for the month of April! This is a great way to keep up with the charity and to read about special things have been happening! It also gives you great insight to what is coming up for the charity and where we will be heading! Stay tuned in … Continue reading “Project Pinball Bonus Play April 2017”

Project Pinball’s “Firsts”

The holiday season is soon beginning and Project Pinball Charity is hitting the road again. This time to share joy in more children’s hospitals plus adding Ronald McDonald Houses to our “to do list”. We are achieving planned goals and breaking through new boundaries and we have a lot of “firsts” for our charity this … Continue reading “Project Pinball’s “Firsts””

5 Years!

It has been 5 years since we started Project Pinball Charity. It is an amazing journey that life has given us. It has been 5 years since Project Pinball Charity began this journey to help families across the United States through our love of pinball. We support countless lives through our charity’s efforts that would … Continue reading “5 Years!”

Music and Pinball Bridge a Generational Gap for Charity

Lucas Heiser plans to clean and recondition the WurliTzer Jukebox. When the restoration is complete Heiser said it will glow a shiney blue just as it did in the 60s. “You can purchase it and help out the kids, and get a beautiful machine in return” Heiser said. Anyone interested can visit Heiser Restoration or find … Continue reading “Music and Pinball Bridge a Generational Gap for Charity”

Palmetto Pinball Club Hosts Tournament

Palmetto Pinball Club is hosting a charity tournament to benefit Project Pinball. Project Pinball raises money to donate pinball machines to Children’s Hospitals, and we’d like to raise money to donate a machine to a local Children’s Hospital. The format will be a PAPA style tournament. Qualifying will be held all day on Saturday and we … Continue reading “Palmetto Pinball Club Hosts Tournament”

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