A substantial closure was pulled off from the St. Jude PLAY LIVE Summit; frankly, the astuteness is even beyond that, with the goals met and shattered! What unfolded was phenomenal. The event brought people from both the eSports and streaming worlds to raise funds for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital through unforgettable moments and milestones. Want to learn something even cooler? That’s really just the beginning.
St. Jude PLAY LIVE is an annual affair that witnesses the gaming community come together to stream, compete, and raise funds for children undergoing treatment for cancer and other life-threatening diseases. And wow, this year’s summit was hype-audience-watching streamers, big challenges, and of course, the heartwarming stories from the families that St. Jude directly impacted at work.
An official statement tweet through St. Jude PLAY LIVE did not mention any numbers (yet); however, the reply thread and surrounding social media presence insinuate that the 2023 haul is going to be massive. Last year, the gaming community raised an approximate $30 million for St. Jude, and if there is ever one sign from the vibe of this summit, it was to well and truly wreck that in 2023.
Then what happened at the summit? From what we have heard, there was a bunch of charity speed runs, celebrity gaming competitions, and surprise visits from patients of St. Jude who came to share their stories. Fun and feels-thee rightly put, whenever gamers come together for one colossal cause release.
And let’s take a minute to give thanks for the good vibes. The replies on the tweet are a lovefest, with fans and participants hyping each other up. Not shocking; the St. Jude PLAY LIVE family brings all the feels to the charity-gaming arena.
So, what’s next? As the summit has been wrapped, the fundraising is still in action. Streamers and gamers everywhere are encouraged to keep the spirit high by planning their PLAY LIVE events throughout the year. Be it a 24-hour marathon or a laid-back charity stream, everything counts.
Even if you missed the summit webinar, rest assured that tons of highlight clips are out there on social media, and do feel free to make a really cool donation via the St. Jude PLAY LIVE site. And if you’re a streamer who wishes to give back to society, it really is the perfect time to give it a shot!
To sum it all, the gaming community continues to prove itself as one of the most charitable. Setting mind-boggling targets, changing lives, and at the same time having the most fun. Here’s to an even bigger second half of 2025!
