Overwatch 2’s new Mercy skins support life-saving breast cancer research

Since 2018, you may have seen the distinctive Pink Mercy skin in Overwatch And Overwatch2 – the color that symbolizes breast cancer awareness. Mercy wears it proudly as part of her support of the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. Now there is another chance for players to show their support as well, with the Return of the Pink Mercy Skin and that Debut of the brand new Rose Gold Mercy SkinBoth are available for purchase starting today and will benefit BRCF.

I was only eight years old when my family’s world was thrown into disarray. My mother’s diagnosis of breast cancer marked the beginning of a long and hard battle. Visits to City of Hope Hospital became routine, a place where my brothers and I would spend entire days waiting, playing and hoping. The image of my mother, weakened by the treatments, is etched in my mind.

I remember the surgeries, the conversations, and the day we celebrated my mother’s first victory over the disease with pizza and paper party hats – a moment of joy. But the respite was short-lived. During my high school years, the cancer returned and my family’s daily routine revolved around treatments and trips to the City of Hope. The normality of having a sick parent was a reality that my family and I had to accept. During those years, video games were the only way for me to escape the reality of what was happening and find some comfort.

The day my mother’s mastectomy was declared a success was a glimmer of hope, but it was quickly overshadowed by the discovery that the cancer had spread to her liver. The weeks that followed were a blur, I was in a rush to gather my family together and make the most of the precious time I had left. My last memory of my mother is one of pain and a desperate fight for more moments together.

My story is more than just a story of my personal struggle; it is a call to action. It reminds us that behind every statistic, every campaign, and every research breakthrough, there are real people with real stories. It is about the invisible battles many face, the silent warriors who fight quietly, and the loved ones who support them. I find comfort and meaning in my work, where I am part of a team that helps prevent such stories from happening again. The dedication to fighting, helping those in need, and bringing good into the world reflects the heroes we create in our work.

In the spirit of action, I am excited to share an initiative that combines my passion for gaming with the fight against breast cancer. Blizzard has released special charity skins for Overwatch2. The new skins are designed for the heroine Mercy, a brilliant scientist and “guardian angel” who has dedicated her life to helping others. All proceeds from the sale of the limited edition Pink Mercy skins and Rose Gold Mercy skins will benefit the Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF) – from now until July 8, Blizzard will donate 100% of the purchase price (excluding applicable platform fees and taxes) to the BCRF’s mission to eradicate breast cancer, which will help families around the world (Terms and Conditions) Here).

Ultimately, my story is not just about the pain of loss, but also about the continued hope that one day no child will have to remember their mother’s battle with cancer. It’s about working toward a future where the victories are not just temporary, but permanent. It’s about making sure the paper party hats are not just a memory, but a symbol of a real battle won. Let’s carry on the memory of those we’ve lost by continuing the fight and being the heroes of our own stories.

In loving memory of Gladys L. Laursen – October 6, 1940 – August 21, 2000