AbleGamers Charity stream

On August 10th The AbleGamers Charity partnered with MTN DEW AMP GAME FUEL to host a charity stream of APEX Legends on Twitch. Some of Twitch’s most prominent APEX Legends streamers, including Aydan, H3CZ, and NiceWigg, played over the course of the 12 hour event. NBA player Myles Turner also made an appearance. The AbleGamers Charity promotes the power of video games as a tool to help break down the barriers of economic and social isolation for people with disabilities. AbleGamers provides disabled gamers with assistive technologies that allow those with limited real-world mobility to experience what it is like to walk, run, climb, drive, or even fly in a virtual world. 

“It's an absolute pleasure to work with the MTN DEW AMP GAME FUEL team to raise awareness for players with disabilities, as both organizations believe in fostering inclusive communities,” says AbleGamers COO Steven Spohn. “I love that PepsiCo approached us with the idea of using its tremendous platform to help further our mission of creating opportunities to enable play, and improve the quality of life, for people with disabilities.”

The charity event offered The AbleGamers Charity a massive platform to share its mission with a larger audience along with raising $64,000 thanks to an outpouring of donations. MTN DEW AMP GAME FUEL put up a matched contribution of $50,000. 

“Since the inception of MTN DEW AMP GAME FUEL, our commitment has been to stay focused on the needs of all gamers and to bring value to the in-game experience. This commitment extends beyond the beverage, and into pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in the world of gameplay,” said Erin Chin, Senior Director of Marketing, Mountain Dew. “So when we met the team at The AbleGamers Charity, we were excited to join them in support of their cause to champion the power of doing by making gaming a possibility for everyone, no matter the obstacles in the way.”