Apex Rising Esports Tournament Showcases the Power of Gaming to Fight AIDS and Save Lives

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“Gaming is about bringing people and communities together around shared passions,” said Jon “Falloutt” Kefaloukos, former professional gamer, current Apex Legends shoutcaster and the event organizer. “I’m so proud of the Apex Legends community for rallying together for a great cause: To get life-saving testing, treatment and care to those who need it most. We can’t wait to host and expand this incredible event next year.” 

“Once again, the esports community stepped up and delivered in a big way,” said Huw Davies, Chief Communications and Campaigns Officer at (RED). “(RED) is honored to harness the passion, power and generosity of the Apex community to help make preventable and treatable disease preventable and treatable for everyone. Thank you Jon Kefaloukos and Apex Rising for organizing this spectacular event, (RED) partner Panasonic, as well as the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, for their generous support.”