BEGIN:VCALENDAR METHOD:PUBLISH PRODID:-//github.com/rianjs/ical.net//NONSGML ical.net 4.0//EN URL:https://www.staffsunion.com/ents/event/ics/21080/ VERSION:2.0 X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H X-WR-CALNAME:FF15 Charity Gaming Event (21080) BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:GMT Standard Time X-LIC-LOCATION:Europe/London BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20241027T020000 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYDAY=4SU;BYMONTH=10 TZNAME:GMT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20250330T010000 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYDAY=-1SU;BYMONTH=3 TZNAME:BST TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Health and Wellbeing CATEGORIES:Esports and Gaming CATEGORIES:Making a Change CREATED:20230330T185541 DESCRIPTION:https://www.staffsunion.com/ents/event/21080/\n DTEND:20230413T160000 DTSTAMP:20260512T111657Z DTSTART:20230413T100000 LAST-MODIFIED:20230411T104419 LOCATION:https://www.twitch.tv/staffsuniesports SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:FF15 Charity Gaming Event UID:8edeeb18-789b-468b-9577-e4d5ddf7d295 URL:https://www.staffsunion.com/ents/event/21080/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\nFF15 event image\n

https://www.staffsunion.com/ents/event/21080/

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Esports is a c ommunity that'\;s often misunderstood. Many people assume that video g ames are a solitary activity. But aside from being a form of entertainmen t\, esports has also been recognized for its potential to raise awareness and funds for important causes\, such as mental health. Through the powe r of online gaming\, we can come together to raise awareness and funds fo r mental health causes.

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Through the power of online gamin g\, we can come together to raise awareness and funds for mental health c auses.

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Mental health is a crucial aspect of our overa ll well-being\, yet it is often overlooked and stigmatised. According to the World Health Organi zation (WHO)\, one in four people in the world will be affected by me ntal or neurological disorders at some point in their lives. This highlig hts the need for more awareness and support for mental health\, and espor ts can be a platform to achieve that.

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To address t his issue\, FF15\, a Staffordshire University\, student-led Esports organ isation are proud to announce our upcoming Esports fundraising event with Gaming the Mind for mental health. \;

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\n\n< p>On Thur sday\, 13th April from 10am in Beacon T204\, join us for a day of esports tournaments\, giveaways\, and more\, all to benefit our mental health ch arity\, Gaming the Mind. All proceeds from the event will be donated to o ur chosen charity which is dedicated to supporting mental health and prov iding resources to those in need.

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In-person attend ees can enter a raffle to win a DINOBLT-030 Dino Aardonyx AMD Ryzen 5 560 0g Pre-Built Gaming PC\, generously provided by our sponsor\, Stone Group ! \;

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Winners of the VALORANT wingman competiti on will receive a free meal and drink from Geek Retreat Hanley\, another one of our proud sponsors!

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The online event will b e held via Twitch an d will feature a VALORANT tournament and casual games such as Gangbeasts\ , Multiverses and Plate up. Participants in the VALORANT will have the op portunity to compete against each other for a prize\, while also supporti ng mental health. In addition to the tournaments\, there will be few spea kers from BSc Psychology to discuss mental health and provide guidance to the audience.

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All proceeds from the event will be donated to Gaming the Mind. By watching this event\, you will not only h ave fun\, but you will also be contributing to a good cause and making a difference in someone'\;s life. \;

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We belie ve that everyone deserves access to the resources and support they need t o maintain good mental health. That'\;s why we'\;re proud to partne r with Gaming the Mind to make a positive impact in the lives of those wh o need it most.

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Whether you'\;re a seasoned gam er or just someone who wants to make a difference\, we hope you'\;ll j oin us for this exciting charity fundraising event. Together\, we can hel p break down the stigma surrounding mental health and promote a more supp ortive and inclusive community for all.

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< b id="docs-internal-guid-26d35331-7fff-7513-4a5c-8aa6610d8274">Our link f or our event campaign for Gaming the Mind can be found here:

\n\n< p>https://tiltify.com/@ staffsuniesports/ff15-event \; \;

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\nPlease see our Discord (https://discord.gg/S4TUzwzqyu) or Twitter @FF15E vent for further information about the event and don&rsquo\;t forget to s tay tuned for the livestream over on our Twitch\, @StaffsUniEsports!< /p> END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR