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GameStop's Viral "Staplegate" Auction Transformed an Unexpected Incident into a Powerful Philanthropic Initiative

Published August 12, 2025 at 06:10 PM

Charity auction raises $250,000 for Children's Miracle Network Hospitals NEW YORK, Aug. 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Children's Miracle Network Hospitals (CMN Hospitals) announced that GameStop's highly publicized "Staplegate" auction has successfully raised an astounding $250,000, providing...

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