Play with Purpose: October News
A note from Lyla
What an incredible few months it's been! After so much time in the virtual world, it's been energizing to connect face-to-face with many of you and our partners.
These in-person meetups, from conventions to local game nights, have reinforced just how passionate and committed our community is. Your enthusiasm is contagious, and it's driving us to think bigger about what we can achieve together.
We've been hard at work building partnerships that will help us expand our impact. These connections are the foundation of some exciting projects we're developing - can't wait to share more soon!
As we head into the final stretch of the year, we've got some great initiatives coming up. Your support makes all of this possible, and we're excited to see what we can accomplish next.
Play on,
Lyla Ross, Founder & Executive Director, Gamers Engaged
Thank you to Card Kingdom Employees
Thanks to the Card Kingdom employee and owner volunteers who showed up to build Magic card kits for MagiKids. Your time and effort will help get games into the hands of kids who might not otherwise have the chance to play.
Shout Out Extra Life Top Fundraisers!
Since 2008, Extra Life has raised over $120 million for critical treatments, research, and equipment in children's hospitals. This year, some teams are setting the bar high:
🧙Dungeons & Dragons team: $783,204
🃏Magic: The Gathering team: $763,920
These numbers are impressive, but remember - every contribution counts, big or small. That's the beauty of Extra Life; it brings together gamers of all levels for a common cause.
Happy 50th Birthday, Dungeons & Dragons!
Can you believe it? Our favorite tabletop RPG is turning 50!
To celebrate this milestone, Wizards of the Coast is rolling out some exciting plans:
🎲 New 2024 core rulebooks to shape the future of the game
🏰 "Descent into the Lost Caverns of Tsojcanth" - a throwback adventure for all to enjoy
🐉 A year-long celebration of D&D's rich history and bright future
Whether you're a seasoned player or a curious newcomer, there's never been a better time to grab your dice and join the adventure.
Please take our survey!
We’re studying perceptions of generosity in our gaming communities in order to find new ways to increase engagement with nonprofits through activities like donating and volunteering.
Taking this survey helps Gamers Engaged further develop our programs:
Volunteer Events
Play-it-Forward Grants
Workforce Development
BONUS: Each month, we’ll randomly select one survey respondent to receive a $25 Visa gift card. Survey closes on 12/31/2024. Winners selected until end of December.
We're blown away by your support and are now working on setting up the application process and grant categories.
Stay tuned for more details as we continue to develop this program, all thanks to you!
