Mike Crump, leader of The Coalition, spoke about a new pledge from Xbox Game Studio to donate a portion of the proceeds to the fight against suicide and loneliness.
In several countries, rates of suicide and mental health disorders are approaching unprecedented levels. All of this comes on top of an “epidemic of loneliness” already mentioned in the Covid crisis. On the eve of World Suicide Prevention Day, The Coalition wants to send a message and, most importantly, join the collective effort.
In fact, the studio announces that it will donate 1% of the net revenue from its games and derivatives. war implements to organizations dealing with suicide prevention and the fight against loneliness.
A multi-year commitment from the studio in partnership with Crisis Text Line, a helpline for those in need. New clothing items have been added for the occasion Boutique Gears du Microsoft Store.
We’re honored to work with the Coalition and the Gears of War franchise to increase access to psychological support and suicide prevention services. Partnerships like these are essential to addressing America’s mental health crisis and realizing our vision of an empathetic world where no one feels alone.
Dena Trujillo, CEO Crisis Text Line
