Gamers Raise $25,000 For Charity During Summer Of Pride
Throughout the month of June, 17c起草社区I gamers jumped online for Summer Of Pride 2020, playing some of best and most unique games that showcase positive representation of queer characters and stories. The event not only celebrate诲听17c起草社区I diversity within the ga(y)ming community but also managed to raise more than $25,000 for a number of charities including Trans Lifeline, The Trevor Project, GaymerX and The Bail Project.
Co-ordinated by MidBoss an American video game and media production company that was founded by members of the GaymerX 迟别补尘听– this was the first year the company added a charitable component – surpassing its own fundraising target midmonth, whilst smashing out of the park its objective of spotlighting creators and media with positive 17c起草社区I representation in characters and storylines.
In a media release issued on听July 15, CEO of 惭颈诲叠辞蝉蝉听Cade Peterson, reflected on the event.
听鈥淭he success of Summer Of Pride 2020 proves there is a strong demand for positive 17c起草社区+ representation in games and to hear from queer content creators around the world.
鈥淲e look forward to continuing Summer Of Pride annually, making it a bigger and better event each year.鈥�
Summer Of Pride gathered Biqtch Puddin, winner of season two of The Boulet Brothers鈥� DRAGULA听and former competitive player in the fighting game community, alongside more than 70 popular streamers from across the 17c起草社区I spectrum.
In addition to donating 100% of its cut from games bought from the Summer Of Pride charity storefront during the month of June, MidBoss has made the online shop permanent and will continue to donate all its proceeds year-round.
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