Popular Streamer Voyboy Raises Over $40,000 for AFSP in Honor of Reckful
Well-known Twitch streamer and former professional League of Legends player Voyboy has managed to raise more than $40,000 for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) today. This fundraising effort is in memory of Reckful, a prominent figure in the gaming community who tragically passed away at the young age of 31 on July 2.
Voyboy initially set the goal for the stream at $25,000. However, the generous contributions from the viewers surpassed this goal after nearly 15 hours of broadcasting. By the end of the stream, Voyboy had raised over $35,000. In an additional act of kindness, he personally matched another $5,000 in donations to push the total amount raised beyond $40,000.
Reckful was well-known for his competitive play in World of Warcraft during the late 2000s. Reports emerged on July 2 about his passing due to suicide, which was later confirmed by his brother, Gary Bernstein, through a heartfelt message on Twitter.
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The AFSP is dedicated to raising awareness about mental health and preventing suicide. They provide support for survivors of suicide loss and those affected by suicide. If you would like to contribute to this cause, you can make a donation on the AFSP website.
If you or someone you know is showing signs of suicidal thoughts, seek help from a professional or call the National Suicide Prevention Hotline at 1-800-273-8255 in the U.S. or Samaritans in the U.K. at 116 123.