Q: How did you decide to use your gaming platform to raise funds for charity and when did you start?

I always wanted a means to give back and help people in some way. When I started a year ago, I realized that people enjoyed watching me and that this was a tangible way of facilitating greater change. I saw others doing charity streaming and chose to lean into that, giving half my earnings at first. Later, I chose to give all my Twitch earnings to charity. Why all? Well, to maximize a financial change I could facilitate! Oh, and because it's cool. Mostly because it's cool.

Q: Why did you choose the Coalition for the Homeless? 

I chose the Coalition for the Homeless after researching highly regarded charities to give to. I do this to make sure my community gains the greatest possible from my donation. With this in mind, the Coalition was an easy choice. Plus, the person who contacts me from the Coalition always seems very passionate, and that keeps my fire lit. I adore you, anonymous Coalition spokesperson!!

Q: What is something you want people to know about the gaming community?

I want people to realize how diverse and charitable people who play video games can be. Twitch is a platform based on giving at its very core, some of the biggest gaming creators hold hugely successful charity events. Many gamers are people who want to give back.