The Bill Cosby Cube Checkers Challege fundraiser

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The Bill Cosby Cube Checkers Challenge



	Bill Cosby, CBS This Morning Anchor Mark McEwen, Phillip Caputo at the Cube Checkers Championship in New York

The Bill Cosby Cube Checkers Challenge — a fundraising tournament combining awareness about learning differences, learning, and family activities with just plain fun was held in October at FAO Schwarz stores throughout the country. On November 9, 1998, the final championship was hosted by the New York City's FAO Schwarz store on Fifth Avenue.

The contest was designed as elimination-style tournament, with twenty minute games.



	Competitor in the elimination tournament in New York

Contestants were divided into three age groups: children 8-10 years old, young teens 11-13 years old, and adults age 14 and over. Winners received a $5,000 cash award, an FAO Schwarz spending spree, and the all expenses paid trip to New York.

Bill Cosby's interest in the game stems from its appeal as an activity for families and groups of all ages, and from its ability to promote strategic thinking. "This game is like a magnet. Kids and adults actually want to take a break from the computer to play it,"



	Bill Cosby and CBS anchor Mark McEwen go head to head

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The Bill Cosby Cube Checkers Challenge was sponsored by FAO Schwarz, American Airlines, and Hilton Hotels. A portion of the proceeds from sales of the game is donated to the Hello Friend/Ennis William Cosby Foundation. The game is available from FAO Schwarz stores, online at www.faoschwarz.com or by calling (800)426-TOYS.