GameAbove announced it is making a $150,000 contribution to this year’s annual Gamers Outreach Gamers for Giving fundraiser. The fundraiser provides gaming equipment, technology, and software to help kids cope with medical treatments and hospital recovery.

The gift matches GameAbove’s 2020 donation in recognition of the positive impact of interactive play in uplifting the spirits of young hospital patients and fostering the philanthropic spirit among college-age students involved in esports. GameAbove, including Gamers Outreach founder Zach Wigal, has committed more than $20 million to programs supporting the surrounding community.

“GameAbove sees the positive results of the work and give-back spirit by Gamers Outreach and Zach,” said Khalid Walton, a GameAbove advisory board member. “We are very committed to supporting those who go the extra mile with charitable endeavors and who have organizations, ideas, and programs doing good in the community, particularly assisting today’s youth.”

Gamers for Giving is a weekend-long competitive gaming tournament, LAN party, and stream-a-thon that helps fund Gamers Outreach programs. This year’s tournament will take place this weekend – March 20-21 and, like last year’s event, will be held online to comply with COVID-19 concerns; for more information about the tournament, including how to register and donate, visit gamersforgiving.org.

“I’m proud to be a part of GameAbove and to see the results of these meaningful contributions. GameAbove’s involvement with this year’s event will go a long, long way in our effort to help the thousands of children who need positive energy and recreational therapy to heal,” said Wigal.