Ruderman Family Foundation and Dignitas Team Up for Mental Health

Ruderman Family Foundation and Dignitas team up for mental health awareness. Credit: Dignitas

Los Angeles-based esports organization Dignitas and mental health advocacy group the Ruderman Family Foundation announced a renewal of their partnership this week.

Financial terms (if any, as this is a charity-based initiative) were not disclosed.

Through this partnership, the two organizations will work together to promote mental health awareness initiatives, foster inclusivity within the gaming community, and engage in a series of “digital and in-person initiatives,” according to a release.

Dignitas and the Ruderman Family Foundation also announced that content creators Keeoh, Your Narrator, AlarmingAmber, and AussieAntics will serve as brand ambassadors on behalf of the foundation, sharing their stories about personal mental health journeys with fans, supported by the foundation’s resources. They will also take part in “mental health-focused livestreams alongside mental health professionals,” and participate in live Ruderman Family Foundation activations, including the return of Dignitas and the Foundation’s presence at TwitchCon in San Diego from Sept. 20-22.

Dignitas and the Ruderman Family Foundation will also activate at several upcoming in-person events, including PAX East and TwitchCon. These activations include panels, booths, and venue integrations, among other things.

“We are thrilled to partner with the Ruderman Family Foundation to further our commitment to mental health in the esports and gaming communities,” said Pete Szilagyi, COO of Dignitas. “By combining the Ruderman Family Foundation’s extensive resources with our deep engagement with the gaming audience, we aim to make a meaningful and lasting impact on gamers of all ages.”

You can learn more about the upcoming TwitchCon panel here.