HOW TO GAME FOR CHARITY WITH US
Hero Up couldn’t be simpler: select ‘Sign Up’, take part at any time that suits you and raise money for wounded veterans whilst playing your favourite games.
1. SIGN UP
Once you sign up, decide on your gaming challenge using your personalised fundraising page
2. SPREAD THE WORD
Spread the word and ask your friends, family and followers to sponsor – or join you!
3. DOWNLOAD
Download our free fundraising tools to help you smash your target, including:
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Posters to let everyone know when you’re taking part, and why
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Personalised frames to add to your Twitch profile
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Badges to spread the word on your social media channels
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A sponsorship form for any offline donations
4. LIVE STREAM
On your chosen date, start your gaming session and live stream the action, or post regular updates on your social media channels and watch donations from your awesome supporters roll in.
We want your fundraising experience to be as good as your game play and will work closely with you throughout, sharing ideas, helpful tips and advice straight to your inbox.
Hero Up Frequently Asked Questions
We've put together some answers to frequently asked questions to help you get in the zone and Hero Up.
Read more - Hero Up Frequently Asked Questions
How to do a charity gaming stream
Interested in gaming and streaming for charity? Check out our guide on how to stream for us as well as different devices like PS4, PC and Xbox One.
Read more - How to do a charity gaming streamHOW YOUR GAME HELPS OUR VETERANS
However you decide to Hero Up, your support means we can continue to be here for wounded veterans and their families when they need us.
During these unprecedented times, Help for Heroes is supporting veterans with their mental health via phone and Skype, providing emergency grants for those who are struggling to pay their bills or feed their families, helping them to plan for the future, and continuing to give Armed Forces families the support they need most. Every pound you raise will make a difference.
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£50 could fund an emergency food basket for a veteran and their family for a week.
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£100 could pay for a psychological wellbeing assessment, mental health treatment plan and access to psychological therapy.
Support and Contact
The Events Team is on hand to answer all your questions from Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm. Whether it’s how to set up a gaming event or fundraising advice, we’d love to hear from you.
Email: events@helpforheroes.org.uk
PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
To find out more about gaming partnership opportunities, please get in touch with Anna Hanrahan.
SHOP THE HERO UP COLLECTION
From t-shirts and hoodies to caps and phone cases, level up your gaming with the official Hero Up collection.