29 July 2024 /
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Community Spotlight: meganhertz
This week, we are featuring the amazing work of meganhertz (she/her)!
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This week, we are featuring the amazing work of meganhertz (she/her)!
She streams retro games with a big focus on mental health chats and nostalgia!
We asked her some questions about her time fundraising for charity on Tiltify, so let’s get into it!
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How much have you fundraised?
$10,003.26
What is the next fundraising campaign you have planned?
I’m currently organizing a charity event for National Children’s Alliance called 16BIT with my friend TheTrueSaltKing! Inspired by the 8-bit and 16-bit eras of gaming, this event is to highlight the warmth, comfort, and nostalgia that retro games can make us feel. It features a fun competition between two teams — Team Super (Nintendo) and Team Blast (SEGA) — as a callback to the iconic console wars of that era! This event is part of NCA’s Help Kids Heal campaign in July, focusing on helping kids get trauma-focused therapy. I’m really excited to see everyone’s enthusiasm for 16BIT! This is my second year leading a charity event for NCA, and it’s really amazing to bring together fans of retro games for such a good cause. I’ll be repping Team Super!
What is your favorite moment of fundraising?
I’ve had a lot of special moments during charity streams, but my favorite moment is the first time raising money for National Children’s Alliance. I was really nervous for that charity stream, but my community was really excited to raise money. They broke the $1000 goal within the first hour of stream. I was so surprised and really grateful.
Why do you choose to fundraise?
I started streaming to help my mental health, and I am so fortunate to have such a wonderful and loving community. They have supported and helped me so much, and I want to give back in any way I can. I want to use my platform to advocate for those who need it, and I want to continue to grow a community that extends kindness to those who need it.
What Tiltify tools have you used that made an impact on your fundraising?
My favorite Tiltify tool to use is the overlay with alerts! It feels like a simple answer, but it’s my favorite part of charity streams. It’s really easy to set up, and I love picking fun gifs and sounds for my alerts. I customize them for every charity event! I’ve been so inspired recently by other charity streamers, and I am hoping to incorporate polls and incentives for my next charity stream.
What is a fun fact you’d like to share?
Something I don’t mention often — I have a physics degree (it’s what inspired my username!)
What advice do you have for anyone fundraising for the first time?
I was really nervous for my first charity stream — it can be scary and intimidating, but remember that every single fundraising effort counts. No achievement is ever too small, and using your platform to advocate and raise awareness for something that you’re passionate about with your community is incredible. It’s a beautiful way to connect with your community and make a difference together. Just set a date and have fun!
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