Gaming for Good: The American Red Cross invites gamers to support Disaster Relief

On October 1, the American Red Cross launched its annual Rescue Royale charity streaming event to help people affected by disasters big and small, including floods, wildfires and countless other crises. As families feel the effects of more frequent and intense weather due to the climate crisis, the organization challenges gamers across the country to join an epic battle to support disaster relief.

Throughout October, gamers can use their favorite platform to raise funds for the Red Cross, helping provide vital aid to communities impacted by disasters. Rescue Royale is open to individual gamers, professional and collegiate e-sports teams, and gaming communities who want to use their gaming skills to help others.

Gamers will have the opportunity to win an exclusive Rescue Royale baseball cap and are invited to host a charity stream or tournament, join the Gamers vs. Disasters fundraising campaign and invite fans and friends to play along. Learn more at www.rescueroyale.org.

Over the last year, the Red Cross has been continually responding to disasters across the country. As Floridians struggle with the new damage from Milton, the Red Cross is working tirelessly in the Carolinas, Georgia and Tennessee to provide shelter, food, water, relief supplies and comfort to those still coping with the unimaginable destruction left behind by Hurricane Helene. This summer, Hurricane Beryl broke records as the earliest category 5 hurricane ever recorded, while Hurricane Debby brought flooding to much of the East Coast. Wildfires are burning in the west, and according to experts, this year is on track to be the hottest year yet. People affected by these disasters need urgent help now, and we can't do this alone.

"These back-to-back storms are examples of how the climate crisis is worsening and why communities are relying on the Red Cross for much needed support on a continual basis," said Jessica Woomer of the American Red Cross. "We're asking gamers to unite in support of disaster relief, helping us provide help and hope during what can be someone's darkest hour."

The Red Cross responds to more than 65,000 disasters every year, from single family home fires to large scale emergencies that impact multiple states. In the wake of disasters, donations help the Red Cross provide food, shelter, supplies, emotional support, recovery planning and financial assistance to those in need, as well as support the vehicles, warehouses and people that power disaster relief.

To learn more or join the challenge, visit rescueroyale.org.