Gamers Outreach Foundation

Turtle Beach Provides Hundreds of Recon Controllers for Gamers Outreach’s GO Karts Program for Kids in Hospitals

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Tuesday, September 12, 2023
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In this latest venture, Turtle Beach has provided hundreds of the brand’s esteemed Recon Controller for Gamers Outreach’s GO Karts program , which creates portable video game kiosks specifically designed for hospitals.

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  • In this latest venture, Turtle Beach has provided hundreds of the brand’s esteemed Recon Controller for Gamers Outreach’s GO Karts program , which creates portable video game kiosks specifically designed for hospitals.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230912159267/en/
    Turtle Beach provided hundreds of Recon Controllers for Gamers Outreach’s GO Karts portable video game kiosks specifically designed for hospitals.
  • “Turtle Beach donated a generous 800 Recon Controllers which are perfect for our new GO Karts for a variety of reasons.
  • For more information on Turtle Beach products and accessories, visit www.turtlebeach.com and be sure to follow Turtle Beach on Facebook , Twitter and Instagram .

GameAbove and Eastern Michigan University Helps Fuel the Next Generation of Entrepreneurs

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Thursday, June 1, 2023
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YPSILANTI, Mich., June 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- GameAbove at Eastern Michigan University, an alumni-led philanthropic group advancing academic and athletic programs, announces its commitment to boosting entrepreneurship in Michigan. GameAbove's $150,000 financial support to EMU's Center for Entrepreneurship in 2021 kickstarted the Executive Certificate in Entrepreneurship and Venture Challenge. It is now entering its fourth cohort this fall, 2023.

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  • GameAbove's $150K donation to EMU's Center for Entrepreneurship helps launch and sustain an Executive Certificate in Entrepreneurship and Venture Challenge.
  • YPSILANTI, Mich., June 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- GameAbove at Eastern Michigan University, an alumni-led philanthropic group advancing academic and athletic programs, announces its commitment to boosting entrepreneurship in Michigan.
  • GameAbove's $150,000 financial support to EMU's Center for Entrepreneurship in 2021 kickstarted the Executive Certificate in Entrepreneurship and Venture Challenge.
  • "GameAbove has been a long-time advocate for the Center of Entrepreneurship at EMU," says Chris Kaufman, StockX co-founder, and GameAbove advisory board member.

CapStone Holdings Inc. and Gamers Outreach Bring Gaming to Children's Hospitals in St. Louis

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Thursday, September 15, 2022
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ST. LOUIS, Sept. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CapStone Holdings Inc. ("CapStone Holdings") partnered with Michigan-based non-profit organization Gamers Outreach to gift gaming carts (GO Karts -- portable gaming kiosks) to St. Louis Children's Hospital and SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital. Each hospital received four GO Karts with the intent to offer a form of recreation to kids and young adults in inpatient care.

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  • Eight portable gaming units were donated to St. Louis Children's Hospital and Cardinal
    ST. LOUIS, Sept. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CapStone Holdings Inc. ("CapStone Holdings") partnered with Michigan-based non-profit organization Gamers Outreach to gift gaming carts (GO Karts -- portable gaming kiosks) to St. Louis Children's Hospital and SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital.
  • We are so grateful for this donation from CapStone Holdings and Gamers Outreach.
  • Gamers Outreach has since delivered kiosks to more than 360 hospitals worldwide servicing as many as 4 million patients each year.
  • Through equipment and software, Gamers Outreach is helping kids in hospitals gain access to activities and do what kids do best - be themselves.

GameAbove Partners with Gamers Outreach to Deliver Gaming to Trinity Health Hospitals in Southeast Michigan

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Tuesday, July 12, 2022
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YPSILANTI, Mich., July 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- GameAbove and Gamers Outreach have gifted 12 Gamers Outreach Karts (GO Karts -- portable gaming kiosks) to Trinity Health St. Joseph Mercy Ann Arbor and Trinity Health St. Joseph Mercy Oakland hospitals. The two organizations visited the Ann Arbor location on Thursday, June 23, 2022, for a special ribbon-cutting ceremony and to welcome the new gaming kiosks.

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  • YPSILANTI, Mich., July 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- GameAbove and Gamers Outreach have gifted12 Gamers Outreach Karts (GO Karts -- portable gaming kiosks) to Trinity Health St. Joseph Mercy Ann Arbor and Trinity Health St. Joseph Mercy Oakland hospitals.
  • GameAbove is excited to help bring their innovative gaming solution to more patients in Michigan," says GameAbove advisory board member Chris Kaufman.
  • With operating revenues of $4.1 billion, Trinity Health Michigan returns $175.6 million back to their local communities each year.
  • Together with numerous ambulatory care locations, three home health and hospice agencies and 22 senior living communities owned and/or operated by Trinity Health, Trinity Health Michigan provides the full continuum of care for Michigan residents.

Eastern Michigan University and Gen.G Name Zach Wigal as Ring of Honor 2022 Recipient

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Thursday, May 12, 2022
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LOS ANGELES, May 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Global esports organization Gen.G and its partner Eastern Michigan University (EMU) announced Gamers Outreach Founder, Zach Wigal (BBA16), as their 2022 Ring of Honor recipient, continuing their joint dedication to excellence in gaming. The Ring of Honor was established to celebrate EMU graduates who have accomplished great things in the technology, gaming, and/or esports industries. Wigal joins inaugural award recipient Kyle Ellicott, a 2007 computer science graduate and co-founder of Topio Networks and ReadWrite Labs. 

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  • LOS ANGELES, May 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Global esports organization Gen.G and its partner Eastern Michigan University (EMU) announced Gamers Outreach Founder, Zach Wigal (BBA16), as their 2022 Ring of Honor recipient, continuing their joint dedication to excellence in gaming.
  • Wigal joins inaugural award recipient Kyle Ellicott, a 2007 computer science graduate and co-founder of Topio Networks and ReadWrite Labs.
  • "Zach has been a positive and influential member of the Eastern Michigan University community while a student here and since his graduation in 2016," said University President James Smith.
  • We're proud to have Zach as an alumni and honored to present him with the 2022 Ring of Honor."

Free Fire Teams Up With Snoop Dogg for 12 Days of Snoopmas

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Friday, December 17, 2021
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On December 11th, a Snoop-curated Dash Radio station kicked off the 12 Days of Snoopmas featuring 12 consecutive days of digital activations with some of the biggest names in gaming and entertainment.

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  • On December 11th, a Snoop-curated Dash Radio station kicked off the 12 Days of Snoopmas featuring 12 consecutive days of digital activations with some of the biggest names in gaming and entertainment.
  • The campaign will finish off with a grand finale Virtual Event on December 22nd co-hosted by Free Fire and Dash Radio.
  • The event will feature sets by DJ Snoopadelic and DJ Wenzday , Free Fire gaming sessions with special guests, and even more giveaways.
  • Free Fire's 12 Days of Snoopmas will include a charity drive benefiting Gamers Outreach.

ASUS Introduces the Build Together, Give Together Charity Challenge

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Wednesday, August 25, 2021
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ASUS today announced the Build Together, Give Together charity challenge, inviting PC builders, gamers and modders to build for a cause starting on August 24th.

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  • ASUS today announced the Build Together, Give Together charity challenge, inviting PC builders, gamers and modders to build for a cause starting on August 24th.
  • In celebration of the growing PC building community, the Build Together, Give Together challenge encourages aspiring builders and tech enthusiasts alike to share their PC build and donate to their favorite charity.
  • To learn more about and participate in the Build Together, Give Together charity challenge, visit our website here: https://www.asus.com/microsite/build-together-give-together/ .
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210825005194/en/
    Join in with ASUS and industry partners for the Build Together, Give Together challenge benefitting the charity of your choice!

GameAbove Donates $150,000 to Gamers for Giving

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Wednesday, March 17, 2021
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GameAbove, a group of EMU alumni including Gamers Outreach founder Zach Wigal, has to date committed more than $20 million toward various programs supporting Eastern Michigan University and the surrounding community.

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  • GameAbove, a group of EMU alumni including Gamers Outreach founder Zach Wigal, has to date committed more than $20 million toward various programs supporting Eastern Michigan University and the surrounding community.
  • "GameAbove members clearly see the positive results of the work and give-back spirit by Gamers Outreach and Zach," said Khalid Walton, a GameAbove advisory board member.
  • Gamers for Giving is a weekend-long competitive gaming tournament, LAN party, and stream-a-thon that helps raise money in support of Gamers Outreach programs.
  • A Forbes story about Gamers for Giving, its specially designed mobile entertainment carts for hospitals, and how this form of entertainment therapy helps children is found here .

GameAbove Donates $150,000 to Gamers for Giving

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Wednesday, March 25, 2020
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YPSILANTI, Mich., March 25, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --GameAbove today announced it is making a $150,000 contribution to this year's annual Gamers Outreach Gamers for Giving fundraiser, which provides gaming equipment, technology, and software to help kids cope with treatment inside hospitals.

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  • YPSILANTI, Mich., March 25, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --GameAbove today announced it is making a $150,000 contribution to this year's annual Gamers Outreach Gamers for Giving fundraiser, which provides gaming equipment, technology, and software to help kids cope with treatment inside hospitals.
  • "GameAbove is very excited to partner with Zach and Gamers Outreach," said Keith J.
  • "We're all about giving back and helping bring light to EMU, and the Gamers for Giving event has done that over the years.
  • Gamers for Giving is a weekend-long competitive gaming tournament, LAN party, and stream-a-thon that helps raise money in support of Gamers Outreach programs.