Tied the Leader is proud to introduce you to a gamer who goes by the tag of My7thos. Any patriot of the Halo Nation will recognize his affinity for Bungie, as indicated by the substitution of the T with the 7. Recently, we had the pleasure to get to know this gamer beyond the surface of his moniker.

One fine day, My7hos arrived in MidWorld with a plan to liquidiate some assets in the interest of benefitting some wounded combat veterans. You know them. They are the ones who venture into the howling darkness, only they don’t pack the luxury of a bubble shield with them.

Our charitable foundation was just the vehicle that My7thos needed to reach beyond cyberspace and have a positive impact on the real world in which he lives – some of the time, at least. Once his campaign was completed, he was able to donate $291.14 to our experiment of altruism. Tied the Leader caught up with our most recent ally during his morning Yoga practice, so that he could tell the story in his own words…

TTL: What are your vital statistics? Name, location, age?

My7hos: Corey Olszewski (pronounced like “Ol’ chefs ski”). Currently residing in Fort Worth in the great state of Texas. I’m 23 years of age.

TTL: How did you raise the money that you donated to the TTL Foundation?

My7hos: I auctioned off a good amount of Halo memorbilia (why does that word sound like a disease?) and put that money toward the Foundation. It ended up being a little lower than I wanted, so I didn’t reimburse myself for the last few round’s shipping costs. I’d rather that money go to the soliders who fight for the freedom I have to enjoy the games I like.

TTL: What inspired you to get involved?

My7hos: I came across your website through HBO’s links section I believe. I had heard of Tied The Leader for years, but I never knew you had a foundation like this. That day I just happened to be skimming through HBO’s links I spent a little time exploring your website and found the foundation. I immediately knew what I had to do.

TTL: What is your favorite thing about being a gamer?

My7hos: The community. I probably wouldn’t be as much of a gamer as I am today if it weren’t for the communities I’ve found and the friends I’ve made over the years. There’s nothing more fun that meeting up in matchmaking for a few games of obscenities-laced carnage, heh. In fact I remember one game of Halo 3, after my auctions went live, that I ran into TTL Vandal and TTL Hooloov (I think those were the guys), and I was like “Hey! TTL!” and they were like “Oh, hi… wait a second… My7hos! Dude! How’re the auctions?” Those were some awesome, fun-filled games and those kinds of games are what keep me coming back for more.

Say thankya, My7thos. As always, the money you donated will be dispersed to those in need through our partners at Azalea Charities. Through their efforts, wounded soldiers who will be spending their Christmas in a VA Hospital will receive the amenities they need to make a speedy recovery. If you crave more details, just read the letters that we have received from them on occassion. Thanks to your contributions, more letters are on the way…

In this season of over-wrought retail commerce, Tied the Leader salutes one gamer who understands the notion that it is better to give than to receive.

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