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UKnightedXP Partners With Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl and Gold Star Gamers for Sun Bowl Showdown

Organizations will work together to host the first military Gold Star Kids charitable gaming event in December.

James FudgebyJames Fudge
September 13, 2023
in Events & Tournaments, Rocket League
Reading Time: 2 mins read
Gold Star Gamers Kids Sun Bowl 2023

Pictured: Gold Star Gamer Kids at a recent Gold Star Gamer event. Credit: Gold Star Gamers

UKnightedXP recently announced that it has partnered with the Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl, Sun Bowl Association, the city of El Paso (and community leaders), and Gold Star Gamers to create an event that lifts up, celebrates, and supports surviving military children.

The special event, called the “Sun Bowl Showdown,” will be held Dec. 27 – 29, and is the very first military Gold Star charitable gaming event in the United States in collaboration with a college football bowl game.

In addition to the Sun Bowl Showdown, Gold Star Gamers will be featured during the events leading up to the game including an “immersive El Paso experience,” an  interactive watch party and benefit tournament (featuring Rocket League), and the Sun Bowl Fan Fiesta. Gold Star Gamers will also unfurl the flag at midfield during the pre-show for a salute to service.

The mission of Gold Star Gamers is “to help children who have suffered the loss of a military parent find hope and healing through gaming,” according to a release. Similarly, UKnightedXP is a charitable organization that works with communities and organizations to leverage gaming as a way to create a positive “social impact to life.” 

Martha Laughman, co-founder of Gold Star Gamers, explained why events like these are important to children who have lost a parent because of their military service: “We want to honor children of our fallen and connect with them in a way that is meaningful to them. Many of our military children play video games with their military parents through deployments. After a loss, gaming can play an important role in the healing process.”

“This is a sacred opportunity for all of us, and I am immeasurably proud of El Paso and its community members in supporting what they have helped put together.’ Mitch Reed, CEO of UKnightedXP, said in the announcement. “Our team could not be prouder to help bring this to life. The power of gaming and gaming culture truly knows no boundaries.”

Further details about the event will be revealed at a later date. To learn more about what Gold Star Gamers does for military families, check out the organization’s official website.

Tags: CharityCollege FootballEventsFamiliesGold Star GamersMilitaryRocket LeagueSun BowlSun Bowl ChallengeTony the Tiger Sun BowlUKnightedXP
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With a career spanning over two decades in the esports and gaming journalism landscape, James Fudge stands as a seasoned veteran and a pivotal figure in the evolution of esports media. His journey began in 1997 at Game-Wire / Avault, where he curated gaming and community news, laying the groundwork for his expertise in the field. In his more recent roles, James cemented his status as an authority in the esports business sphere as Senior Editor Esports at Sports Business Journal and The Esports Observer between 2018 and 2021.

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