Stackbradford to Host First Charity Stream for Disabilities
Stackbradford to Host First Charity Stream for Disabilities
Meet Mike, or StackBradford as he is referred to by his chat. Stack is a full-time Twitch Partner that mostly plays Street Fighter V but has recently garnered interest in “Speed Running” Resident Evil 1. On top of this newfound hobby, he’s also starting to Charity Stream! We interviewed Mike to help share his story and learn why he is inspired to raise funds for our disabled community.
A Brand New Experience
Although this is his first charity stream, we can definitely feel his excitement and enthusiasm streaming for Dreamscape Foundation, “To be frank, I enjoy everything involved with streaming. If I’m able to be creative in a new process as well as help out a community that needs it, all the better!” Mike explained.
If there’s one thing to guarantee for the stream, it would be the proficiently in Street Fighter V. As far as interactions with his donors, Stack also plans to add challenge incentives, that will make his gaming experience unique to the stream. It looks like we can expect a fun pack stream heading our way!
Humble Beginnings
Mike’s emergence into the gaming world is not unlike most gamers. Stack and his brother were introduced to fighting games from their Father, but his love for games didn’t blossom until the Street Fighter 25th Anniversary Tournament in 2012. When he came across the winner’s finals of the tournament and saw Daigo’s playstyle, it was that exact moment where he decide to take it to the next level.
Another highlight for Mike is the play-by-play calls, “I honestly have to say the commentary is what made me decide to want to perform in front of other people. The genuine excitement and the completely foreign terminology really made me want to understand what it was all about. James Chen and Ultradavid have done more than they know!” he added.
Recently Stack Bradford also joined Community Effort Orlando, or mostly known to the gaming community as “CEO”. The event is an annual Fighting Game Tournament organized by The Fighting Game Community in Orlando. For Mike, it was an interesting experience as this was his first offline event after beginning to stream full time. His competitive reputation in CEO and YouTube brought along mixed responses, but he says he doesn’t regret any of it.
When asked what inspires him the most, he confidently said that his wife gives him the reason, but the things that get him out of bed in the morning are typically a quote from Jocko Willink, or [life] achievement from someone like Vasyl Lomachenko.
“There is only hard work, late nights, early mornings, practice, rehearsal, repetition, study, sweat, blood, toil, frustration, and discipline.”
– Jocko Willink
Stack Bradford in Raising Funds and Awareness for Dreamscape Foundation
Stack Bradford will be raising funds for Dreamscape Foundation’s mission on his Twitch channel on Friday, December 17, 2021, at 10 am EST. His hope is to raise $500 for our organization by the end of their stream.
Participants will be able to use their donations to trigger certain actions on stream, as well as win a variety of prizes, from redeemable in-game loot codes to physical gifts, like t-shirts.
Stream Team Knights Of The Order raises funds for Disability Awareness
Stream Team Knights Of The Order raises funds for Disability Awareness
We at Dreamscape know a thing or two about Charity Streaming. It’s an enormous task for an individual to raise funds all while maintaining an entertaining persona for hours on end. Dreamscape is happy to announce our collaboration with, not only one streamer, but a group from a recently created Stream Team! They’re called The Knights Of The Order, and at the helm of the ship is Twitch Partner TheOrderOfDylan. We sat down and got to know Dylan, and we’re excited to share his story.
A Pandemic Metamorphosis
As the pandemic began, many of us have been working at home now under lots of different circumstances. At the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, Dylan started as a moderator and video editor for Twitch Partner / Solar Stream CEO Lowco. At the moment, our streamer friend is taking on new, exciting projects. Some of which include streaming and creating a stream team!
As Told By Dylan
Dylan started his Twitch journey as AsToldByDylan (a reference to the Nickelodeon show As Told By Ginger). But when he settled into Star Wars content, Dylan opted to change his name to reflect the name of his community: The Order of Dylan!
His channel specializes in carefree gameplay with a highly interactive, engaging chat. The content he provides includes talks about life, food, Marvel, and everything in between, all while playing games with all of his viewers. He also takes viewers on IRL stream adventures to Disney World every now and then.
Surpassing The Odds
Dylan’s father suffered from complete renal failure and was told he may not make it past dialysis. Four years later, he received a kidney transplant and has lived a healthy life ever since. His story, and the story of other achievers, motivate Dylan to push past the difficult challenges in life and persevere.
Dylan believes everyone, regardless of circumstance, deserves the opportunity to be successful and have the tools they need to succeed. Dylan added, “I lived with a visually impaired friend in college who struggled to find the right equipment to get through many of his digital technology classes. An organization like Dreamscape spoke to me personally and is a cause I couldn’t wait to get behind.”
Knights Of The Order Event Details
Our campaign will begin with TheOrderOfDylan on December 11, 2021, at 12:00 pm, followed by _, _ and _. They will be playing Knockout City, a fun, fast-paced multiplayer game, along with viewers from the community! From there, the following Knights members will be streaming everything from Art, to Halo Infinite, and more! All with their own unique incentives!
Dylan added, “I am excited to work with Dreamscape to help provide the disabled community with the accessibility and access to tools they need to build a better tomorrow for themselves and the world!”
You can follow our Twitter & Facebook accounts to stay up to date with all the event details, as we lead up to our Charity Stream with Knights Of The Order.
« PreviousDamnitKid Shares The Dream During 2021 Giving Season
DamnitKid Shares The Dream During 2021 Giving Season
The 2021 Giving Season is upon us, and that means more fundraisers! As a new holiday season begins, new faces will emerge to help spread awareness of Dreamscape Foundation’s cause. We’re happy to announce that on December 14th, Dreamscape is collaborating with a brand new Twitch streamer, and we’re excited to share his story with you.
A Streamers Humble Beginnings
Meet Conor Dennis, or as his chat more commonly knows him, Damnitkid. Conor came up with his username when he was 18, after being called “The Kid” at a brewery he used to work at. Dennis explained to us that whenever he made a mistake a work, his peers would always say “Damnit, Kid”. Conor decided to keep that banter label to this day and uses “Damnitkid” as his handle across all online community platforms.
When meeting someone new, we find it extremely telling of who a person is by how their friends describe them. Let’s just say, Damnitkid’s online friends stood up to the plate and didn’t hold back:
Black_Frost22: “A very kindhearted person, who when allowed will do everything in his power to achieve a goal. Always looking out for everyone he knows. Determined, strong, caring, giving puts other before himself! Gives good advice and a very helpful attitude always out to do well!”
Full Tryhard: “Conor is the kind of person you meet late in life and wish you’d met sooner. He’s classy and sophisticated without being stuffy or condescending. He brings joy to those fortunate enough to know him. His charisma lands him naturally into leadership roles where those around him don’t feel a sense of devoir, rather, a desire to follow his lead. His friends are loyal and quick to come to his defense. He doesn’t make his happiness anyone else’s responsibility, nor does he appear to allow anyone to get under his skin. In colloquial terms, the sun shines out his a** and he’s an absolute Chad.”
His love for playing games started when his older brother gave him his old Gameboy Color with a copy of the Pokémon Blue Version. In 2019, Conor discovered his now ‘go-to’ streaming game Escape from Tarkov, 2 years ago. He not only fell in love with the game but with the Tarkov Twitch online community as well.
Upon further inquiry, Damnitkid explained “The Tarkov Twitch community is full of incredibly helpful people that make the brutal nature of the game much easier to get through. These amazing people inspired me to start streaming and try to do something good of my own, while also playing a game that I fell in love with.”
Like Mother, Like Son
When you lose a loved one, especially a parent, it can be earth-shattering. In 2019, Conor lost his biggest motivator, his Mother, to Breast Cancer. He described her as someone who would put others before herself, no matter who you were. Going out of her way to make meals for the less fortunate during Thanksgiving, participating in Charity Walks, and giving out toys during Christmas to name a few examples. You could say that Conor’s Mom was an all-around Charity Allstar. In her memory, Conor strives to make her proud by participating in charity drives as often as he can!
A few months ago, an opportunity was presented to him when Dreamscape reached out for help. When asked about his interest in our disability charity, the streamer said “I don’t have a big twitch following, but that doesn’t seem to matter to them. They just want to do everything they can to help individuals with disabilities, and I am thankful for the opportunity to help in any way I can”. Conor added, “I have an odd work schedule which I know is not easy to work around, but they’ve been very patient, and I seriously appreciate that.”
During an earlier fundraiser this year, he was able to raise a bit over $1200 for the Breast Cancer Research Foundation, and while he still feels like it is not enough, it is a step up from the $50 he was able to raise last year.
Damnitkid Upcoming Event with Dreamscape & What to Expect!
During Damnitkid’s Tuesday stream on December 14th, he will be playing his favorite game Escape from Tarkov! Tarkov being as serious as it is, Conor will make sure it will be a fun time. Charity donations will mess with the game, doing stuff like making him throw grenades, or even closing the game entirely! Dennis will also have some donation milestones set up: Activities like painting his nails, having a pie thrown into his face, putting on a costume, drinking some extreme hot sauce, and even shaving a reverse mohawk into his head!
Together with Damnitkid, we invite you to watch our Charity Stream on Tuesday, December 14, 2021, at 4:00PM EST. Conor will be streaming for 12 hours straight and the event will be jam-packed with fun! We hope to see you there as we attempt to reach our $500 donation goal for our disabled community!
Damnitkid concluded our interview with, “I just want to thank Dreamscape again for this awesome opportunity. I want to make it as fun, as possible and hopefully, we can reach our goal! Dreamscape has also set up some amazing prizes for donors, so be sure to check it out!”
You can follow Dreamscape’s Twitter & Facebook accounts to stay up to date with all the event details, as we lead up to our Charity Stream with Damnitkid.
« PreviousNext »Sh0wtig3r Returns for Second Fundraiser Supporting Accessibility
Sh0wtig3r Returns for Second Fundraiser Supporting Accessibility
We are happy to announce that Sh0wtig3r continues to support Dreamscape Foundation and our cause to make life easier and more accessible for people with disabilities.
Sh0wtig3r is Back with Support!
You might remember Brianna Ritchie, better known to her Twitch community as Sh0wtig3r. She hosted a charity stream for Dreamscape Foundation this past May! Ritchie has been doing great in the past few months since we spoke to her. According to our updates, “Since the last time we spoke I have received a promotion at my office job which is helping my boyfriend and I get closer to our goal of moving back home to Vermont in Summer of 2022.” Brianna explains.
Brianna’s Favorite Holiday Traditions
As she gets ready for her first Giving Season fundraiser with us, we asked about her favorite parts of the holidays: “Since I am the youngest in my family, I was always peeking around during the holidays to find where my parents hid the gifts. It was always a blast brainstorming with my older siblings on where the new hiding place was and if the parents would catch us. In the end we never found where the gifts were hidden, probably because my parents knew we were looking for them, but it was always a good time just laughing.” We here at Dreamscape are guilty of gift hunts as well!
Round Two for Accessibility
Our good friend Brianna excitedly accepted our call for action due to our previous work and our mission statement. She quoted “I love working with Dreamscape not only because of the passion of the staff but also because of the mission statement. Dreamscape goes above and beyond to do everything they can to help get their message across including making great bonds with content creators by working together for a great cause. I enjoyed working with Dreamscape in the beginning of 2021 and I am excited to be working with them again with hopefully more to come in the future!”
Dreamscape is counting down the days for our collaboration! Her cheerfulness and creativity are an inspiration to everyone she interacts with. One of Brianna’s favorite memories from her 1st charity stream with Dreamscape was having to draw a goatee using an eyeliner on her face, and wearing it for the remainder of the stream! She made this one of her higher incentives – and her community made sure that no matter what, she was going to look silly for charity.
This time around, she has a few returning ideas from her last charity stream, “…googly eyes and of course eyeliner facial hair, but I look forward to sharing some of my secrets that I have up my sleeve. We will be streaming for 12 hours on December 4th and it is going to be jam packed with fun!”
A Big Thank You To All
Sh0wtig3r concluded our interview with a heartfelt message: “I just want to thank everybody for taking the time out of their day to help support Dreamscape in any way that they can. With it being the holiday’s even if you cannot physically donate which is more than okay, spreading the word helps just as much!”
Together with Sh0wtig3r, we Invite you to watch our Charity Stream on Saturday December 4,2021 at 3PM to 3AM EST. We hope to see you there as we attempt to reach our $500 donation goal!
« PreviousNext »CombatNursing Targets Accessibility for Dreamscape’s Next Charity Stream
CombatNursing Targets Accessibility for Dreamscape’s Next Charity Stream
One glance at Twitch streamer CombatNursing’s handle, and you can likely guess its origins. The name reflects her past experience as a combat medic for the Army as well as her civilian career as a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) nurse. However, this carefully chosen name means more to CombatNursing than just her resume. It also holds a deeply personal meaning to its owner.
“It’s about making sure that I always acknowledge where I came from,” she said. “The people who trained me, the people I worked with, my patients, they really taught me a lot… They can show you how to survive.”
As a NICU nurse, CombatNursing witnessed firsthand just how resilient humans can be, even in their earliest moments of life.
“Things that you wouldn’t expect a little tiny human like that to be able to handle, they handle it. Watching them leave the NICU, and then years down the line come back for a reunion really teaches you resilience; resilience as a person and an inner strength that you might not know you have. So it’s a very personal and very important tag for me.”
CombatNursing Promotes Awareness and Support for Individuals with Disabilities
Dreamscape Foundation’s mission to help improve accessibility for individuals with disabilities is one that hits close to home for CombatNursing. She knows firsthand the impact that physical disabilities and mental health struggles can have on day-to-day life, and she actively advocates for assistance and resources to help improve the lives of those who struggle with them.
“My father’s a Vietnam veteran and is also a disabled veteran,” she said. “He was wounded in combat. My husband was injured while serving in Iraq. He suffers from PTSD, but he also has injuries that made him disabled. So working with organizations that make it a point to highlight disabilities, and that work for accessibility for the disabled – that is a big part of what I feel is necessary. I love to do charities to raise awareness.”
In the past, CombatNursing conducted charity streams to support Wounded Warrior Project, an organization that not only addresses mental health impacts on soldiers, but also provides support for those who become physically disabled due to injuries sustained while on duty. It’s a cause she is passionate about supporting. However, when she heard about Dreamscape Foundation, she found it to be an opportunity to extend that mission beyond just service members.
“Wounded Warrior Project is the military side, but there’s also a need for the civilian side, and so I felt like [Dreamscape] would be a perfect fit.”
CombatNursing’s Week-long Charity Event Begins in November
CombatNursing’s charity event to support Dreamscape Foundation will be held from November 1 to November 5. She will stream each day from 9:00pm to 7:30am EST. During that time, she will be playing Destiny 2 and Call of Duty: Warzone. Her goal is to raise $1,200 for our organization.
“I would love to see if we could pass the $1,200 goal, but if not, it’s a worthy goal to go after,” she said. “Hopefully we have people from all over the world come out and show support.”
Those who tune in can use their donations to win prizes, as well as trigger incentives or on-stream antics. To tune in, simply go to CombatNursing’s Twitch channel during the appointed dates and time.
« PreviousNext »C.A.B.S. Autism: Inspiring Motivation-Led Growth
C.A.B.S. Autism: Inspiring Motivation-Led Growth
The World Health Organization reports an estimated one in every 160 children have Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), though that number has the potential to be higher. Currently, the prevalence of ASD in low- and middle-income countries remains unknown.
However, what we do know is that ASD presents itself in a myriad of ways, and that presentation varies tremendously from one individual to another. This diversity – or spectrum – makes every case unique. That’s Why CABS Autism and Behavioral Specialists provide individualized consultations and therapy services, whether it’s from home, at school, in a clinical setting, or even a community environment.
CABS uses Applied Behavioral Analysis, or ABA, in their one-on-one therapy sessions with their clients. In these sessions, they tune into what motivates the individual they’re working with to inspire engagement. By focusing on their client’s interests, they encourage communication and enriching interaction.
“Our approach is very child-led by their motivation,” said CABS’ Outreach and Development Coordinator Wendy Craven. “It’s not what we plan and set to do for the day necessarily. We identify what’s motivating them, and we go with that.”
CABS’ programs serve ASD clients ranging from the age of two to 26. While they create individualized goals catered to each individual, all treatment plans focus on creating a long-term quality of life while fostering a love for learning.
Led by a director who is a Board Certified Behavioral Analyst (BCBA), CABs prides itself on its strong foundation of qualifications and training. Each of their BCBAs possess an average of six years’ experience, and nearly half (43%) of their Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs) are pursuing either their Master’s Degree or BCBA certification. That high level of talent is matched by its empathy and compassion.
“I always hear the staff supporting each other, helping each other or sharing ideas,” Craven said. “I hear the kids laughing and having fun. Nine times out of 10, our therapists typically will say the rewarding part of their jobs is who we work with. Seeing them learn and grow.”
CABs has locations and services available in Itasca, Illinois as well as two Georgia cities: Savannah and Rome.
ReAbility and the Necessity for Autism Resources Like CABS
CABs offers significant resources to those within the radius of their Illinois and Georgia locations. However, a medical study published in 2019 revealed sparse and uneven distribution of diagnostic resources for ASD within the U.S. The consequences of this leave many in need of services like CABS on lengthy waitlists or forces them to travel long distances to access the resources they need.
This challenge was brought to Dreamscape Foundation’s attention by Chris Myers, who is a parent of an autistic child. Together with him, we helped to create ReAbility, a search engine for individuals with disabilities that helps identify nearby resources, programs, and events based on their specific needs. While its reach is currently restricted to Tennessee, Dreamscape and Myers both aim to grow the website through partnerships with organizations like CABS in order to expand its usability across the U.S.
« PreviousNext »Ariel Jade Supports Dreamscape Foundation in a Week-Long Charity Stream
Ariel Jade Supports Dreamscape Foundation in a Week-Long Charity Stream
When you see Ariel Jade live on stream, you witness a powerhouse entertainer. From impeccable cosplays to gaming shenanigans to musical performances, this “Jill-of-all-trades” puts on a performance that has reeled in nearly 14,000 Twitch followers.
As a full-time Twitch streamer, Ariel Jade puts in 10-hour workdays to produce content and media that entertain the masses. Yet behind those efforts is also a wholesome mission: to promote healthy relationships and positive vibes among her community, as well as beyond it through charitable efforts.
“I’ve always loved performing for people and giving them an escape from reality for a little while because life can become a little too much,” she said. “There are already so many outside pressures trying to pull us apart. To have some sort of pressure to pull us together and to be loving and inclusive to everybody I feel like is necessary.”
Ariel Jade Spreads Positivity to Her Community and the Streaming Industry at Large
Over the course of Ariel Jade’s professional streaming career, she has witnessed the livestream industry’s potential to be profoundly positive and dangerously toxic. Yet as a Twitch Partner and a larger scale influencer, she has the voice and the power to direct not only the tone of her own community environment, but also the streaming landscape.
One of the ways she does this is through Team Jaded; a 24-person content creation team that is focused on generating a positive movement that promotes healthy relationships and good vibes. It consists of a wide array of online entertainers, from Twitch personalities and eSports members to event hosts and body painters.
“I know ‘positive vibes’ is used so much,” she said. “Now it’s like this bland thing, but I really mean that. Each of my content creators, their ultimate goal is to make people feel accepted; to make people feel like they have a place to go… to have a collaborative space doesn’t matter your color, creed, or content style. As long as your ultimate goal is to perpetuate kindness and inclusion, that was my biggest [requirement].”
Another avenue is through her monthly charity efforts. Once a month she puts on a charity stream to help raise funds for a charity of her choice.
“If I can help someone and use my talents to help a good cause, I’m all for it,” Ariel Jade explained. “So I said [to my community], ‘You guys support me all month long. We’re going to support a charity once a month,’ and my community seemed to be receptive to that.”
She strives to support a different charity with each campaign, and looks for non-profits who may not have a lot of visibility so that she can use her platform to expand awareness of the organization’s cause.
Ariel Jade Aims to Raise $2,000 for Dreamscape Foundation in July Charity Stream
From July 27 to July 31 Ariel Jade will be conducting charity streams every evening in an effort to raise $2,000 for Dreamscape Foundation’s mission. Each stream will begin at 9pm EST/8pm CST, and will consist of a combination of popular gaming titles, such as Assassin’s Creed and Call of Duty, as well as musical performances and viewer-instigated shenanigans.
Incentives will direct the course of the streams. For example, Ariel Jade will sing one song live on stream for each $100 donation received. There will also be events triggered by milestones, such as her playing video games while donning a horse head once viewers meet the halfway point of their charity goal ($1,000).
To participate, tune in to Ariel Jade’s Twitch channel at the appointed dates and time.
« PreviousNext »JovialNightz Engages in a Charity Stream Showdown
JovialNightz Engages in a Charity Stream Showdown
By day, JovialNightz is a graphic designer. By night, she sheds her work persona, puts on her adorable, cat-ear headset and unwinds on Twitch. There, she livestreams real-time work on her illustration projects and plays video games like Sonic Adventure.
“I always wanted to have like kind of an outlet to let my creativity flow out,” she said. “Twitch is just like that; an outlet I can use to interact with others.”
Those streams typically carry a chill vibe, but this month she’s taking it up a notch with an epic Kirby Air Ride competition against Apoc Hedgie & Mightysen.
“It’s just us having fun and competing with each other to see who’s really the best while also helping others at the same time,” JovialNightz explained.
Both are skillful players of the game and we can’t even begin to predict who will walk away with the winning title. But Dreamscape Foundation feels like the ultimate winner as JovialNightz uses this adrenaline-fueled showdown to raise funds for our mission.
JovialNightz’s Relationship with Dreamscape Foundation
JovialNightz is no stranger to Dreamscape Foundation. In fact, she first stumbled upon our non-profit during one of our annual charity streams with Balena Productions. It was at that charity stream she met Apoc Hedgie, and the pair learned that they were both a force to be reckoned with in Kirby Air Ride.
Since then, JovialNightz has collaborated with our founder, Joe Sehwani, on other projects, such as creating animations for his YouTube channel Hotline Sehwani. But she wanted to do more. Seeing firsthand how her friends’ disabilities impact their lives, JovialNightz wanted to help raise funds that will help bridge the accessibility gap for others.
“I prefer doing [charity] streams that, instead of having a goal for myself, pushes money to others,’ she said.
Show Up for the Showdown on Sunday, July 11
The Kirby Air Ride charity stream will kick off at 8:00pm EST on JovialNightz Twitch channel. Those tuning in can use their donations to win various loot and prizes, so don’t miss out! Visit our Tiltify campaign here and see who will walk away the victor on Sunday, July 11.
« PreviousNext »Johan Yusof Reaches for the Stars in This 5-Day Charity Event
Johan Yusof Reaches for the Stars in This 5-Day Charity Event
Johan Yusof may have first graced the streaming community with his handsome voice and smooth dance moves in 2018, but when it comes to singing and dancing, he is a seasoned veteran. Yusof began performing on stage 21 years ago, planting his roots in theater before branching out as a Japanese pop (J-Pop) singer.
Before COVID-19, he could often be found performing at anime conventions across Malaysia and Singapore. However, the pandemic restricted live performances, spurring this multitalented artist to connect with his audience via a safer, digital venue: Twitch.
Johan Yusof Becomes a One Man Show on Stream
Like so many across the globe, COVID-19 had a significant impact on Yusof’s career and aspirations. As the world cocooned within the safety of their homes, he found himself pressed to find new avenues of income.
Thus, Yusof turned to Twitch, making it his new stage. He brings energy and entertainment as a one-man show on his channel, which consists of a mix of him dropping moves in Just Dance, playing video games, singing, doing impersonations, and even acting out dares posed by his viewers.
“I’m glad I had streaming to fall back onto,” Yusof confessed. “Even though it’s not very easy, I’m glad that at the very least, this is something that I could do at home and be able to make the best out of it.”
Although singing is his self-proclaimed first love, dancing also holds a special place for Yusof. His mother was a professional dancer whose career had her performing at festivals, on stage and even on television. Now that she is retired, he feels the need to take up the baton.
“Part of the reason I’m dancing a lot on stream is because I want to continue carrying on my mom’s legacy as a dancer,” he said.
For those who have never tuned into Yusof’s streams, they’re like a party with an open invitation. He dances in a room illuminated by colorful lights, and engages with an active chat in between songs and requests. The experience is, in many ways, more intimate than the concerts and shows he put on previously. It offers a two-way street that allows viewers to become a part of the experience rather than simply observing it.
“I enjoy connecting with people from all different walks of life, to have that kind of interaction, to be able to chat with a lot of people, and to get to know them,” he said. “Putting on a show at the same time is something I find something very, very, valuable to me. It’s something that I really enjoy and really cherish.”
To him, it’s not just about performing but making his viewers feel happy.
Johan Yusof’s “Five Days of Fireworks” Takes Flight in July
When Yusof first received the invitation to do a fundraiser for Dreamscape Foundation, he felt the need to dig deeper into the non-profit’s mission and the ways it uses its funds to help others. The more he learned about our mission, the more he felt compelled to support it.
“Dreamscape’s MO [modus operandi] is basically to help out those within the disabled community, and I feel that what I do streaming, or gaming, or even dancing or singing for that matter, is for everyone to be able to enjoy whether they able-bodied or not,” he said. “And if there are ways for the disabled community to do what they love to do, what they want to do, and what they’re passionate about doing, without having to be forced to conform to any sort of limitations, I would love to help them out in any possible way.”
That help will be taking the form of a multi-day fundraising event called “Five Days of Fireworks.” Scheduled to take place from July 1 to July 5, the schedule is as follows:
- Thursday, July 1, 2021:
- Just Dance 2021 (9AM – 1PM EST)
- Friday, July 2, 2021:
- Karaoke JOYSOUND for Nintendo Switch (9AM – 1PM EST)
- Just Dance 2021 (9PM – 1AM EST)
- Saturday, July 3, 2021:
- Either Mario Kart 8 Deluxe / Super Smash Bros. Ultimate (9AM – 1PM EST)
- Sunday, July 4, 2021:
- Just Dance 2021 (9AM – 1PM EST)
- Monday, July 5, 2021:
- Just Dance 2021 (9AM – 1PM EST)
To participate in this event, tune into Yusof’s Twitch channel, and donate by visiting the Tiltify Campaign.
« PreviousNext »Sh0wtig3r Rallies Her Cubs for a Good Cause
Sh0wtig3r Rallies Her Cubs for a Good Cause
Brianna Ritchie, better known to her Twitch community as Sh0wtig3r, first heard about Dreamscape Foundation from a friend. It piqued her interest enough to speak to our team and delve deeper into what we’re all about. As she learned about how we strive to make life easier and more accessible for people with disabilities, she volunteered to do a charity stream to help support our efforts.
“The mission that Dreamscape carries on their shoulders inspires me in many ways,” Ritchie said. “I have seen how disabilities can affect somebody’s life and when a group of people get together to help make their lives a little bit easier. How can that not inspire somebody? The amount of hope that Dreamscape puts into those who work with them is what truly inspires me.”
But who is she, exactly? Below we dive into details of how Brianna Ritchie became Sh0wtig3r, as well as what motivates her to stream.
The Origins of Sh0wtig3r’s Twitch Channel
Ritchie’s Twitch handle can be considered a mirror of some of her favorite things, including tigers and her love for the movie The Greatest Showman. Throw these passions into a name generator and voila: Sh0wtig3r was born. As a content creator who entertains her community, the name felt perfect.
Ritchie’s Twitch channel began in November 2018. Her friends urged her to try her hand at streaming, but not because she was great at gaming. In fact, her lack of skill was part of the appeal.
“I started playing some shooter games with my boyfriend and a couple of our friends,” she said. “I was not good at it, but we were having a lot of fun and a lot of laughs.”
She started out playing Fortnite with her friends before expanding into other titles, making her a variety streamer. However, these days her main game is Dead By Daylight. By consistently playing this game on her stream, she was able to build a more dedicated following. Ritchie now has approximately 2,300 followers on Twitch that she affectionately refers to as her cubs.
It’s All About Community for Her
Ritchie says it’s her community that keeps her streaming. The compassion and support of her regular viewers make the effort she pours into her channel worthwhile. They were there when she found out about her mother’s cancer diagnosis, and they rallied behind her to raise funds for her mother’s medical treatments. Her cubs’ empathy and the connections she has with her community over the years give her Twitch channel purpose.
That support isn’t a one-way street. Ritchie cares deeply about her cubs, and frequently promote mental health awareness within her stream. It’s a topic that resonates with her on a personal level, and she strives to remind her community that mental health struggles like depression and anxiety are valid, real, and not something they have to wrestle with alone.
“I want my community to know that they can come to me and talk to me if they need to,” she said. “And to know that they should never push their mental health aside just to a support me or support somebody else. Because in the end your own mental health is the number one thing.”
Join Sh0wtig3r for a 12-Hour Charity Stream Marathon May 22
Tune into Sh0wtig3r’s Twitch channel starting at noon May 22 for a 12-hour fundraising stream as she strives to raise $500 for Dreamscape Foundation’s mission. There will be plenty of ways for you to engage with her over the course of the event. Through your donations, you can make her put googly eyes on her face, gamble her tastebuds with Beanboozled jelly beans, or even get her to don a festive reindeer onesie.
“We have some fun stuff from game unlocks to being able to torture me in some way or another,” she said with a laugh.
There are also plenty of prizes to be won, including DLC, Dreamscape Foundation t-shirts, a tiger plushie, Pop! figures, and more. High dollar donations ranging from $50 or greater will all receive a personal thank you letter from Sh0wtig3r and a sticker.
It’s the “purr-fect” opportunity to support Dreamscape Foundation’s cause while having fun.
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