Re-Mission : This a game developed by Hopelabs, based on Cancer and the character and game also revolves around it.
HopeLab is a non-profit organization founded by Board Chair Pam Omidyar in 2001. Their mission is to combine rigorous research with innovative solutions to improve the health and quality of life of young people with chronic illness. They focuses on the development of fun, evidence-based interventions that support positive health behaviors in young people. HopeLab works closely with young people to incorporate their critical and ongoing input into product development. For more, visit www.hopelab.org.
Their First Product: Re-MissionTM
In May 2006, HopeLab introduced its first product, the Re-Mission™ video game for teens and young adults with cancer. Prior to the release of Re-Mission, HopeLab completed an unprecedented randomized, research trial to evaluate the efficacy of the game. Results showed that a specially designed video game can have positive impact on health behaviors in young people with chronic illness. Specifically, playing Re-Mission improved treatment adherence and produced increases in self-efficacy, and cancer-related knowledge for adolescents and young adults with cancer. Data from the study was published in the August 2008 edition of the medical journal Pediatrics.
Future Research and Innovation
HopeLab continues to distribute Re-Mission free of charge to young people with cancer, and we are applying insights gained from the development and study of the game to inform our ongoing work in cancer.
In addition to cancer, HopeLab is currently working to address the problem of childhood obesity. The Ruckus Nation initiative focuses on increasing physical activity in tweens. As with our cancer work, insights from the development and study of Re-Mission will inform our pursuit of innovative approaches to address obesity and other devastating illnesses within our focus.
Re-Mission is now available as a downloadable version, complete with the game manual in all three languages. You can also order the traditional packaged version in either CD or DVD format. By clicking on the "Download the Game Now!" button below, you will receive the 1.87GB file automatically and can be up and playing today. By clicking on the "Order the Game" button below, you will need to provide some basic shipping information on the following page. Once your order is submitted, you should receive your CD or DVD copy of Re-Mission in about 2-4 weeks.
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