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TheDramaticPause goes all in for Dreamscape’s next Charity Stream
TheDramaticPause goes all in for Dreamscape’s next Charity Stream
Danny Burns, also known as TheDramaticPause grew up both a longtime multi-sport athlete and video game enthusiast. Standing at 6’4, playing competitive sports always came naturally to him. Playing everything under the sun including basketball and volleyball, but his love for video games was always a good way to relax. “Video games was something I always did. At the end of the day, playing Call of Duty Black Ops 2 Zombies or Halo Reach, or Halo 3 with the buddies online, this is what has always been there for me.” Now a full time twitch streamer, Danny goes above and beyond what his physical body can do! When it comes down to it, Burns has always believed in giving back and helping those in need. Volunteering for multiple organizations in the past, TheDramaticPause is looking to add Dreamscape Foundation to that list!
Working together, we will be raising funds to help Sean McDowell, a blind and deaf author, publish his first book. Sean is a man who has experienced a lot in his life, between battling addiction and readjusting to life after sight and hearing loss. Now, sober for over 30 years and having regained his independence, he is ready to help others do the same, using his own life as an example.
TLDR: Saturday July 13th, Danny (TheDramaticPause) will be hosting a 12 hour charity stream starting at 9:00 AM EST, with incentives: Prizes and Giveaways galore!
TheDramaticPause- The Man, the Myth, the Legend
Danny first learned about Twitch from a friend of his back in 2012 or 2013. They had started a quick scoping clan on Black Ops 2 and began watching some videos for fun. He admits though “I never watched too many videos though, until Overwatch came out.” When Overwatch came out, he turned to Twitch to help improve his skills and to learn more about the game.
After deciding against his original idea of going to college for movies, he started working for his family business. But it just wasn’t what he wanted to do for the rest of his life. He knew he had to make a change and turned to Twitch streaming. Danny made a smart decision and knew if it was something he was going to do, he had to be all in. So, he spent a year or two researching and learning the ins and outs of streaming.
Using the knowledge he gained learning about Twitch, he was ready to kick things off. But he needed to choose his name. It had to be something that people would remember and that meant something to him. He decided to honor his friends from college. They had planned to team up for the Heroes of the Dorm video game tournament but unfortunately never did. Their team name was going to be TheDramaticPause, so after getting permission from the guys, he took over the title and TheDramaticPause Twitch channel was born.
What to expect on Stream
Danny is in the process of completing his 12 hour stream challenge. What is that you might ask? Well for the month of July, he will be putting on a 12 hour long stream every single day! He will be playing Fortnite for the majority of his stream but there will be twists. Danny has decided to add a few fun incentives for different donation amounts. Some of the incentives include playing with his mouse inverted, dancing, letting viewers choose his mouse sensitivity, playing with a controller and allowing viewers to play along with him! But the biggest of them all, if someone donates the entire $1,000 goal, he will shave his head clean off, live on stream!!!
Additionally, for all those who donate, we have a special thank you prepared. Based off of the amount donated, donors will be placed into tiers and be awarded the following prizes:
Tier 1: $5
- 2016 SDCC Exclusive Halo Mega Bloks Figure
Tier 2: $10
- 2016 SDCC Exclusive Halo Mega Bloks Figure
- Dreamscape T-Shirt
- 1 Entry into the $150 Amazon Gift Card raffle
- 1 Entry into the $30 Gamestop Gift Card raffle
- Choice of 1: Danny Dancing, Playing with Inverted Mouse, or Mouse Sensitivity
Tier 3: $20
- 2016 SDCC Exclusive Halo Mega Bloks Figure
- Dreamscape T-Shirt
- 1 Random Steam Key
- 3 Entries into the $150 Amazon Gift Card raffle
- 3 Entries into the $30 Gamestop Gift Card raffle
- Choice of 1: Play with Danny, Make Danny Play with a Controller
Tier 4: $50
- 2016 SDCC Exclusive Halo Mega Bloks Figure
- Dreamscape T-Shirt
- 3 Random Steam Key
- Fortnite FunkoPop
- 5 Entries into the $150 Amazon Gift Card raffle
- 5 Entries into the $50 Gamestop Gift Card raffle
- Choice of 1: Play with Danny, Make Danny Play with a Controller
Tier 5: $100
- 2016 SDCC Exclusive Halo Mega Bloks Figure
- Dreamscape T-Shirt
- 5 Random Steam Key
- 2 Fortnite FunkoPops
- Choice of Fortnite Plush
- 10 Entries into the $150 Amazon Gift Card raffle
- 10 Entries into the $50 Gamestop Gift Card raffle
- Choice of 1: Play with Danny, Make Danny Play with a Controller
Tier 6: $250+
- 2016 SDCC Exclusive Halo Mega Bloks Figure
- Dreamscape T-Shirt
- 10 Random Steam Key
- 2 Fortnite FunkoPops
- Choice of Fortnite Plush
- $40 Gamestop Gift Card
- 20 Entries into the $150 Amazon Gift Card raffle
- 20 Entries into the $50 Gamestop Gift Card raffle
- Personal Blog Article featured on Dreamscape’s Blog
- Choice of 1: Play with Danny, Make Danny Play with a Controller
- If donation is $1,000 or more, Danny will shave his head bald (LIVE)
*Please note, all shipments are U.S. only*
Danny is excited to kick things off and is ready to see how his viewers react to his incentives. Additionally, he just wants everyone to have a good time and hopes whether you donate or not, you still tune in for the fun! So come join us on Saturday July 13th for an amazing time and to help out a great cause!
« PreviousJade Brings a New Creative Style to Dreamscape’s Next Charity Stream
Jade Brings a New Creative Style to Dreamscape’s Next Charity Stream
As we prepare for our next Dreamscape Charity Stream, we are proud to announce a first and new twist on our typical event! On Saturday, June 1st, we will be teaming up with Twitch Streamer and artist Jade (PaintWithJade) for a 12-hour long stream, to raise money for the young students at Whispering Forest Elementary. From 10am-10pm, Jade will be demonstrating her true talents on the canvas. Just coming off her first ever showing in a gallery, she is excited to create a piece with a deep level of meaning. To Jade, “it always feels good as an artist when you are able to create something that represents something or has a greater meaning to it.” Continue reading
« PreviousNext »The Game Docs Take on Dreamscape’s next Charity Stream
The Game Docs Take on Dreamscape’s next Charity Stream
Bryan and Tom are two longtime friends, who share a love for gaming. In college, they used to get together on the daily and play various games, in some cases up to 5-6 hours a day! The way they put it, to say the least, they were addicted! Super Smash Bros was always their go-to game while in school. But Bryan is the big Nintendo fan of the group. Today, he has been focusing much of his time to Smash Ultimate but in the past played a lot of Pokemon, which was always a favorite. While Tom, on the other hand, loves them all! However, Tom’s favorite game hands down is Overwatch. He also plays Rocket League, Subnautica and other indie games such as Rime on stream.
The Early Days of Youtube and Twitch
While attending college at Seton Hall University, before Bryan and Tom took the Game Docs name, Tom went to Italy for a study abroad program. While he was there, since he didn’t have his daily fix of gaming, he went to Youtube and started watching Youtube channels dedicated to gaming. After watching for a while, he had an idea and thought to himself “I could do this”. Then started thinking of who could join him and after a phone call to his friend Bryan, he knew he found his partner. Thus, the Game Docs Youtube Channel was born! In 2017, after about 2 years of consistently adding new content to their channel, Bryan began pushing the pair towards Twitch. They decided it would be best to ease their way into the transition. So, little by little, they started phasing out their content on Youtube and increased their time streaming on Twitch. Today, they focus almost entirely on Twitch, except for adding some highlight footage to their old Youtube Channel.
The Game Docs and Charity Streams
Tom and Bryan have always been up for helping out those in need. Before they became the Game Docs, they did their first few events for Extra Life. Extra Life helps bring thousands of gamers worldwide together, to help support their local Children’s Miracle Network Hospital. Once the Game Docs were founded, they completed their first official stream for St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital. Overall, in a 3-year time frame, they raised $3,000 for Extra Life and over $1,500 for St. Jude’s. An incredibly generous gesture for kids of that age.
Additionally, this isn’t their first time working with the Dreamscape Foundation. Our founder, Joseph Sehwani, also attended Seton Hall University and met them first as friends. Sehwani used to join them on occasion to play some video games or just hang out. Dreamscape Foundation, being in its early days, was eager to start doing some fundraising events and partnered with the two for its first Charity Stream events. Both the Dreamscape Foundation and the Game Docs are excited to bring it back to the beginning again on Saturday, April 20th, with a much higher goal of $600 in mind! But overall, the main focus as always is to make sure everyone has fun and enjoys themselves!
Where are the Funds Going?
This time around, the Dreamscape Foundation is looking to help Audrey Pickett. Audrey is a local and dedicated member of the Hannibal YMCA in Missouri, who has lived her entire life in a wheelchair. She has been attending personal training sessions at the YMCA for about 6 months now and has seen a tremendous improvement to her physical and mental strength! The biggest benefit besides just gaining some muscle in her upper body and “toning up for bikini season” as she likes to joke, is she can stand noticeably longer when she has the opportunity to stand out of her chair. This was a major motivator for Audrey and it made her want to continue with her training at the YMCA. Our campaign is going to help her pay for additional training sessions and if any is left over, to helping the YMCA obtain more accessible equipment to benefit all their disabled members.
Giveaways for our Selfless Donors!
We are no stranger to charity streams, and we a super appreciative to our donors! In the past, we’ve given away Amazon gift cards along with streamer specific prizes. This event is no different! If you donate at least $10 during our stream on Tiltify, you will be entered to win a Super Smash Bros Gamecube controller, along with a mystery amiibo figure! Take a look at our entire prize list, and the gift cards we will be raffling out to our wonderful community:
We urge everyone to tune in this Saturday, April 20th starting at 12 pm EST, to the Game Docs Twitch Charity Stream event and support this amazing girl! Every little bit goes a long way and all we can ask is to give what you can! Even if you cannot afford to donate at this time, we would still love to see you all there to enjoy the fun and just have a great time!
« PreviousNext »SunsetWasTaken to Host Dreamscape’s next Charity Stream
SunsetWasTaken to Host Dreamscape’s next Charity Stream
Today, for eight straight hours, Dreamscape Foundation and Twitch Streamer SunsetWasTaken, are teaming up for another epic Charity Stream event! Come tune in to watch Sunset crush the competition in League of Legends. This Charity Stream is dedicated to raising funds for our accessibility programs; helping to provide many different tools and devices to those in need!
Bringing Accessibility to the World
Whether its screen reading software, E-sight eyewear, or accessible gym equipment, Dreamscape Foundation believes everyone deserves to live their life to the fullest. In our world, millions of people are held back and left unconfident due to a disability. But we believe everybody is unique in their own way and with their own abilities can overcome any disability!
Though these Charity Stream events are fun, interactive, and give everyone who donates a chance to win amazing prizes; the real excitement comes from what we are able to do with the generous donations. To know you were a part of changing someone in need’s life for the better is a feeling you can never forget! The programs we fund and the people we sponsor are always so grateful for the love and generosity so many show. It truly is incredible to see the unity portrayed in Twitch’s online community during even the smallest events!
Our Charity Stream Host SunsetWasTaken
On Thursday April 4th from 12PM-8PM, our Host Sunset will be doing his thing in League of Legends. With this being his first Charity Stream event, he is as excited as ever to get things underway! Planning to keep everyone involved and entertained, he will be taking donation on our Tiltify page. But wait, there’s more… With every donation of at least $5, you have the potential to receive free gifts. Based on a tier system, the prize giveaways are as follows:
Tier One: $5+
- One SOCC 2015 Exclusive Halo MegaBlox Figure
- One raffle entry for a $250 amazon gift card
- One raffle entry for 15,000 Riot Points (North America Only)
Tier Two: $10+
- All previous tier prizes
- A Dreamscape T-shirt and Hat
- Two raffle entries for a $250 amazon gift card
- Two raffle entries for a 15,000 Riot Points (North America Only)
- Two raffle entries for a $25 GameStop gift card
Tier Three: $20+
- All previous tier prizes
- One random Steam Key
- Four raffle entries for a $250 amazon gift card
- Four raffle entries for a 15,000 Riot Points (North America Only)
- Four raffle entries for a $35 GameStop gift card
Tier Four: $50+
- All previous tier prizes
- 1,380 Riot Points (North America Only)
- Three random Steam Key
- Ten raffle entries for a $250 amazon gift card
- Ten raffle entries for a 15,000 Riot Points (North America Only)
- Ten raffle entries for a $55 amazon gift card
Tier Five: $100+
- All previous tier prizes
- 3,500 Riot Points (North America Only)
- Five random Steam Key
- 20 raffle entries for a $250 amazon gift card
- 20 raffle entries for a 15,000 Riot Points (North America Only)
- 20 raffle entries for a $60 amazon gift card
- 20 raffle entries for a $60 GameStop gift card
Tier Six: $250+
- All previous tier prizes
- Ten random Steam Key
- 50 raffle entries for a $250 amazon gift card
- 50 raffle entries for a 15,000 Riot Points (North America Only)
- 50 raffle entries for a $60 amazon gift card
- 50 raffle entries for a $60 GameStop gift card
- One Zelotes USB Mouse
- A dedicated article on our blog
We urge everyone, whether you can donate or not, to stop in at your leisure to check out what Sunset is up to! It is sure to be a thrilling event for all in attendance and at the end of the day, all we hope for is for everyone to have a good time! Hope to see you there!
« PreviousNext »MissSunshyne plays CS:GO & Cooks in 12 hour Stream for Charity!
MissSunshyne plays CS:GO & Cooks in 12 hour Stream for Charity!
Charity events are known as an epicenter of joy and selflessness. While the number of donations raised is the only obvious differences, the memories made by these events and the support given are all mirrored from past fundraisers. Whether you’re seeking a relaxing yet entertaining way to spend your day, or just looking for a place to hang out, we’ve got the event for you! Our next fundraising campaign will be hosted by Sierra aka MissSunshyne, on Friday, April 5th starting at 10 am and finishing at 10 pm!
The rise of Twitch.tv
Did you know that fundraising events are evolving with new technology? If you aren’t an avid gamer or a casual member of an online community, you may not be familiar with the online streaming service known as Twitch.tv. The website is formally known as ‘Justin.tv’ decided to stick to gaming content, as they witnessed most of their live streamers were in fact, playing video games. Streamers and viewers are able to interact with each other (through a twitch provided chatroom) while playing some of their favorite games! When a streamer rises themselves through the ranks, gaining their own specific fan-base, the options of entertainment are almost limitless. Here, streamers can find their niche to really build a following that understands them as a person, and also as a gamer.
About Sierra aka MissSunshyne
We met Sierra earlier this year and could instantly feel her vibrant charm. The 25-year-old full-time streamer from Melbourne, FL started streaming back in September 2017. We conversed with Sierra over her twitch history, and says she “started [streaming] for fun, and it eventually turned into a full-time job”. Sierra continues, “I have a background in marketing and graphic design”, and “I really enjoy working with people”. This came as no surprise. Sierra’s energy, humble atmosphere, and personal interactions are all second to none. When you typically enter Sierra’s chatroom with a ‘Hello’, she almost instantly acknowledges you and makes you feel welcome. “Streaming is a really good way to use a lot of my talents, and it’s been a great experience!” She even has a movie viewing experience with her subscribers, one Sunday a month. Now that’s valuing your community!
Where are the donations going?
Have you ever been stuck at home with no possible way to explore the land around you? Unable to experience a new setting due to the lack of immediate funds? These thoughts are a reality for Anita Rutland, who was diagnosed at 38 with the rare disease called Porphyria, that left her in a wheelchair. As a former Emergency Medical Technician, she is now in need of your support! We are hoping to make a big dent into Anita’s fundraiser with your help! All of your donations will be going towards a wheelchair accessible vehicle, so she can finally get out of the house and live her life again.
What we have planned for the Stream!
A typical Twitch stream definitely does not run over 6-8 hours. Sierra will be putting 12 uninterrupted hours into this charity stream! This will only be her second 12 hour stream, as well as her very first stream dedicated to charity. This brings her quite the excitement. We are in high hopes to raise at least $1,250 for Anita Rutland! Over the 12 hours, she plans on streaming the game Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (Rated M for Mature). We also plan to have a few donation goal incentives, such as pieing her husband in the face! That’s not even all of it. Sierra also regularly hosts a cooking segment on her stream! When coordinating for this event, Sierra went out of her way to ask what Anita’s favorite dish was, so she could make it LIVE on stream. A gesture we did not expect!
Giveaways are a standard for charity events on Twitch. Dreamscape Foundation’s fundraiser is no different. We plan to giveaway CS:GO and Dreamscape merchandise, random steam keys, and even a $250 Amazon Gift Card! (Depending on your donation tier) MissSunshyne also plans to host her own giveaways, one of a Counter-Strike: Global Offensive Gun Skin (AK47 – ‘Bloodsport’ Skin) and one of her home-baked cookies! (Only ships to North America) All one needs to do to enter, is to donate to Anita’s cause during the stream and we will work out the rest! We so look forward to all the fun happenings April 5th, 10am-10pm EST, and we hope you are too. We look forward to seeing you there!
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Kool Kits Hosts Gaming Marathon To Support Accessibility This Christmas
Kool Kits Hosts Gaming Marathon To Support Accessibility This Christmas
Dreamscape Foundation and The Kool Kits squad are teaming up to bring you our last Christmas fundraiser of 2018. At Dreamscape Foundation, we focus our energy each holiday season on our accessibility programs and families in need of Christmas miracles. For the Kool Kits squad charity marathon we will be raising awareness and funds for our accessibility programs. All campaign donations will get proceeded through our Tiltify page.
Making Our Communities Accessible
When we look closer into our communities, it is evident that the obstacles between disabilities and everyday life are genuine. Every challenge is different; every need is different. They share our schools, our workplaces, and our neighborhoods. People with impairments interact with the same physical and online environments as everyone else in our communities and face unseen challenges.
At Dreamscape Foundation, we strive to do all we can to ensure that these at-risk groups have the support they need to be independent, and through the Kool Kits stream this Christmas it will be made possible!
Meet The Kool Kits
From December 20th at 8:30 AM EST to December 22ND at 6 PM EST the Kool Kits stream team will be fundraising for accessibility for two straight days!
On Twitter, Twitch Partner, LeClumsyFox (Kool Kits Squad member) said that ” This is [charity stream] the first Kool Kits Stream Event with Dreamscape Foundation! I am so excited.” It is exhilarating that this stream team has chosen Dreamscape Foundation for their first charity stream and we hope their audiences enjoy the event and giveaways! The Kool Kits squad is composed of 11 Twitch Channels consisting of the following people:
- LeClumsyFox
- NotJedo
- WhalesMustache
- SkullSir
- LxrdPunch
- CaptainPandu
- ZanB
- Renessiee
- Cruefire
- Lank
- OfficialPlazma
The streamers intend on dedicating over 50 hours of consistent gameplay in hopes of raising $2,500 for the foundation. They plan on covering a wide variety of games and music in the belief that it will draw out a large and diverse audience to learn about and support accessibility this Christmas.
The games Kool Kits Squad will be playing include League of Legends, Fornite, Call of Duty Black Ops 4, Skyrim and Smash Bros Ultimate. The full list of streamers, games, and the schedule can be seen below. Please note that the timeslots are in CET.
Donation Incentives
As always, each Dreamscape Foundation charity stream is complete with donation incentives. Due to shipping costs, Dreamscape Foundation will only be shipping prizes to the USA prize winners. Our organization is aware of the European Audience that will be attending the event and in hopes of accommodating them have included digital prizes such as gift cards and Steam keys.
The donation threshold for each giveaway is as follows:
- $5: Enter to win a Lenovo Thinkpad T-420 (Ships USA)
- $10: Receive a Dreamscape Foundation T-Shirt (Ships USA), a chance to win a $15 Amazon gift card, and two entries to win a Lenovo Thinkpad T-420.
- $20: Receive a Dreamscape Foundation T-Shirt (Ships USA), 1 Mystery Steam Key, a chance to win a $25 Steam gift card, and four entries to win a Lenovo Thinkpad T-420.
- $50: Receive a Dreamscape Foundation T-Shirt, a Dreamscape Hat, 3 Mystery Steam Keys, a chance to win a $55 Amazon gift card, and ten entries to win a Lenovo Thinkpad T-420.
- $100: Receive a Dreamscape Foundation T-Shirt, a Dreamscape Hat, 5 Mystery Steam Keys, a chance to win an Alexa Echo Dot (3rd Gen) with a smart plug, a chance to win a $100 Steam gift card, and twenty entries to win a Lenovo Thinkpad T-420.
- $250: Receive a Dreamscape Foundation T-Shirt, a Dreamscape Hat, 10 Mystery Steam Keys, an Alexa Echo Dot (3rd Gen) with a smart plug, a $30 Amazon gift card, a blog feature about you on our website, a chance to win a $100 Steam gift card, and fifty entries to win a Lenovo Thinkpad T-420.
To tune in Thursday, go to https://www.twitch.tv/leclumsyfox at 8:30 AM EST! To support the Christmas Marathon make sure to visit Kool Kit’s Tiltify page at https://tiltify.com/+kool-kits/kool-kits-dreamscape
« PreviousNext »VipersHere Grows His Audience and More on Twitch
VipersHere Grows His Audience and More on Twitch
If you haven’t heard the Twitch handle “VipersHere”, we won’t hold it against you. He only hit the gaming stream about 6 months ago, and even then only began to take it seriously in September.
However, that doesn’t mean you should underestimate him. This up-and-coming Twitch personality has been on an upward climb with more than 1,500 followers on his channel and growing by anywhere between 30 to 50 followers a day.
Who is VipersHere, Anyway?
So who is the guy behind the screen? His name is Sean Peterson, and like many of us, he’s no stranger to the gaming world. The 20-year-old streamer began his love affair with gaming at the age of six.
“I think the first game I ever played was Alien: Resurrection on the PlayStation,” he said. “I just fell in love with gaming and kept up with it over the years.”
Now as his channel increases in traffic, he is stepping up his game by partnering up with various Pro players on the Twitchsphere. The collaborations draw in new viewers, giving him greater exposure.
Exposing the Unseen Grind Behind Streaming
Despite the rapid growth of VipersHere’s channel, it didn’t come easily. A lot of hard work goes into building the young streamer’s audience.
“Sometimes it is difficult,” he admitted. “I have friends and family that want to make plans with me and sometimes I just can’t hang out or be with them because I have a stream to put on. When you have a set schedule and you don’t stream on one of those days, your viewers get upset.”
When asked how he manages to juggle them both, VipersHere said, “You just have to know how to balance the two.” The advice is easier said than done, but with discipline and dedication, it’s achievable.
Plus, streaming isn’t exactly a lonely gig. VipersHere has a highly engaging audience, which he interacts with through the stream and through Discord, a popular chat platform for gamers.
“My community is great,” he professed. “Everyone there is super friendly and communicative to each other. I have a very loyal community put together and they are extremely welcoming to the newcomers!”
VipersHere Has Goals He Aims to Strike
VipersHere is working avidly toward his goal of becoming a Twitch partner, yet that’s not the only thing on his plate. On December 7 and 8, he plans to partner with Dreamscape Foundation execute a 48-hour long charity stream with only two 1-hour long breaks in between.
The cause? Raising funds for Audrey Pickett to afford one-on-one training sessions at her local YMCA that will help her develop the strength to keep living independently in spite of being wheelchair bound.
To learn more about Audrey, you can check out her story here.
As December inches closer, we hope you’ll join us as well on VipersHere’s stream as we put the spirit of giving into the holidays, along with a bit of fun!
« PreviousNext »TikTak Takes on Charity Stream for Dreamscape
TikTak Takes on Charity Stream for Dreamscape
Fortnite: Save The World streamer RoundedTikTak is relatively new to the Twitch realm, yet he’s quickly gained the attention of viewers and game developers alike. All it takes is one session to see why. The 30-something-year-old gamer brings to the table an entertaining personality and addictive streaming experience that will remind you of a night out with your favorite crew.
But it isn’t always just fun and games on TikTak’s stream. Sometimes he opts to raise money for a good cause. This November he’s using his platform to collaborate with Dreamscape Foundation on a life-changing charity stream to raise money for two brothers with LHON.
Streaming with a Charitable “Twitch”
This isn’t the first charity stream for TikTak. The last one he did alongside another streamer was for an organization founded by Linkin Park called Music for Relief Foundation. The program dedicates its time, funds, and efforts to helping communities and individuals affected by natural disasters, including recovery and rebuilding efforts.
The 12-hour event originally set the bar at $500 in donations. Instead, it blew past its goal to hit $1,400.
“For a smaller time streamer, it’s not bad at all,” TikTak said.
His next charity stream takes place at 9 am EST on November 18. This one is for the Jongsma Twins, a pair of brothers who are working hard to raise enough money for eSight Eyewear in order to help them redeem some of their vision.
When asked why he chose to help Dreamscape Foundation in this effort, TikTak said, “I like that their goals are individual… You know you’re helping out these two young men. That’s much more acute than some broad, obtuse goal where you don’t know where the money’s going. [Dreamscape’s staff] seem like very nice, caring people and that’s what we’re all about. If I can help out, I want to.”
A Look at TikTak’s Unique Flavor
If you aren’t deep in the trenches of Fortnite streaming, you may not be familiar with TikTak. After all, his debut on Twitch was only in July of 2017. However, if you’re a fan of live gaming and a good time, it’s the perfect place to chill.
His alias comes from an old Xbox gamer tag, which he added “Rounded” to when TikTak was already taken. It’s simple, it’s efficient, and (like his stream) it packs a lot of flavor.
TikTak is a niche streamer who plays Fortnite every morning. In fact, he’s one of the original streamers and content creators for Fortnite Save the World.
As a host, he prides himself on creating an entertaining environment where people can laugh and have a good time without having to deal with trolls, hate speech, unsolicited promos, and just plain bad behavior.
Creating a Digital Hangout for All
While TikTak’s stream is about 30% women and 70% men, it’s 100% equal in acceptance. No matter who you are, it’s a safe environment to hang out, chat, and catch some high-quality Fortnite action.
“I look at myself as a TV show,” TikTak explains. “I try to have everybody come in, relax, and let me do my job of giving you a few laughs in the morning. It’s like a night out at the bar with your friends.”
Those who hang out can chat directly with TikTak, who makes it a point to try to interact with everyone during his stream. Attendees can participate in giveaways, TikTak Tag-a-Longs, request songs, and play in-chat games.
Many wonder how he managed to create a successful streaming channel so quickly. It’s quite a feat. Yet when asked what he would say to anyone who wants to follow in his footsteps, his words are purely encouraging.
“If you have something you are really passionate about, make sure you give it a shot,” he said. “I didn’t know anything about streaming. I learned all of it from scratch on my own through YouTube. So if you’re thinking about getting into it, you can absolutely do it. It just takes time, consistency, patience, and a little bit of stubbornness to make things work sometimes.”
An Epic Adventure Lies Ahead
Just before the upcoming charity stream, TikTak’s going on a grand adventure to the headquarters of Fortnite’s creator, Epic Games.
“I have this chance to go and meet a bunch of people from Epic Games’ headquarters, that literally owns the largest game in the entire world right now…and I’m one out of 5 people [to receive the invitation]. That’s amazing. That is kind of like a dream come true.”
What this journey entails, he can’t say. However, he will be sharing whatever details he can during the charity stream on November 18th.
To find out more, make sure you tune in!
« PreviousNext »Twitch.tv and Fundraising
Twitch.tv and Fundraising
Twitch is a social media and video live streaming platform in the gaming community where players can come together. Amongst a multitude of other similar video streaming and online communication mediums, Twitch is at the forefront.
As of 2017, Twitch raised over an astounding 75 million dollars for 100 different charitable initiatives. The gaming community has over 45 million gaming members, which makes it a perfect resource for charity fundraising.
Twitch hosts many prominent events that bring the community together to support initiatives. The events range from Cancer Prevention Awareness to Doctors Without Borders, & even Dreamscape Foundation.
Having the ability to live stream from any location in order to put people in the front row of any event is huge. Donators or investors can get the experience of what the initiatives and charities offer.
Twitch connects to multiple social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram and Twitter giving them the ability to reach an even larger worldwide audience to spread the word about charity events, ways to donate and making people aware of causes that don’t receive as much spotlight.
Live interviews and Q&A sessions provide the viewers with direct communication with the charities. Direct connection encourages people to engage and ask questions, breaking down communication barriers and sparking more awareness as well.
While charities usually set up web links to crowd funding pages that provide viewers with details about the initiative, Dreamscape has worked to build their own. Our fundraising tool, built right into the website, lets them view interactive videos and click to donate options similar to popular sites Indiegogo, Kickstarter and GoFundMe.
Giving people the ability to do everything at home or on the go is another great option. Physical involvement in charities can be time consuming, but with the advent of live streaming technologies it has become increasingly easier to get the message out there. Users not only can view streams, but they can also save live moments for later and share them across most social media platforms.
Twitch streamers usually offer fixed length streams at multiple time intervals. Common lengths are five daily streams, and broadcasts up to 6, 12, even 24 hours! 48 hour or more are typically associated with huge events such as marathons, spanning long duration’s or involving extravagant situations. There are also times when the streams can run indefinitely until the goal is reached called “Until Too Tired to Continue”.
The streaming service is also available on consoles and streaming devices like Xbox, PlayStation, Amazon Fire TV and NVIDIA Shield to name a few. Twitch has a strong base in the gaming, entertainment community and online world. On Thursday, March 15th, 2018 popular streamer Ninja was playing the game Fortnite with superstars Drake, Travis Scott, and Pittsburgh Steeler WR Juju Smith-Schuster. The stream was viewed live by right under a million different people.
Twitch is a great fundraising tool because it provides such an all-encompassing video platform to build an audience, promote awareness within the community about a charity and through 3rd party resources bring in donations to achieve goals. Twitch holds the top spot as of now for leading video streaming/gaming domain and with more and more initiatives gaining success through the community it will be exciting to see how Twitch will continue to grow and expand into an even more useful resource for charities and other organizations.
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