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Marine Corps Veteran Jesus requested a Supply Crate so he could reconnect with some of his former battle buddies that he gamed with when he was Active Duty. "100% SERVICE CONNECTED USMC VET. I want to reconnect with some of my brothers that I gamed with when I was still on active duty. Times are tough and money doesn't stretch like it used to so gaming has gone by the wayside. Bills, groceries and other needs over entertainment most times." Shout out to @GryphonAMX for sponsoring this Supply Crate and so many more over the years! stackup.org/post/supply-crat…

Heading out to PAX West this weekend? You may want to stop by the @MistyMtnGaming booth for a set of Stack Up dice! These quality pieces are made with real blood jasper stone. Purchasing a set will support our programming for Veterans through gaming. 🫡

Air Force Veteran Katina reached out about receiving a Supply Crate so she could enjoy some gaming for anxiety management and bonding with her son. "As a proud veteran with 25 years of service in the Air Force, I carry the honor of my commitment to our nation, along with the unique challenges that come with a 100% disability. My journey has taught me the profound importance of resilience, gratitude, and the power of community support. Through my experiences, I've learned that mental stability is not just a personal quest, but a collective effort that can be nurtured by uplifting one another. I am blessed to have served and to have emerged from that chapter of my life with a renewed sense of purpose. My mission now is to support fellow veterans, to share the message that healing is possible, and that happiness can be found even in the face of adversity. I believe that by fostering connections within our veteran community, we can create a network of hope and strength. Together, we can remind each other of our worth and the invaluable contributions we’ve made. With every day, I embrace the lessons of my past and look forward to making a positive impact on the lives of others." @nscout45 supported Katina's Supply Crate through fundraising! Thank you Nscout45. stackup.org/post/supply-crat…

Navy Veteran Andrea requested a Supply Crate because she's been dealing with challenges from her PTSD and wanted a game console to help her deal with her stress. "As a veteran living with service-connected Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), daily life presents continuous challenges. The invisible wounds of war often leave me isolated, anxious, and struggling to find healthy ways to cope, especially during these trying times when community engagement and access to therapeutic outlets can be limited. I am respectfully requesting a gaming system with games as a form of support. Video games offer more than just entertainment—they provide a meaningful form of mental engagement, distraction from intrusive thoughts, and a sense of connection through online communities and cooperative gameplay. Many veterans like myself use gaming to manage symptoms of PTSD, such as hypervigilance, insomnia, and social withdrawal. Having access to a gaming system would help me build structure into my day, reduce stress, and stay mentally active in a way that feels safe and manageable. It would also offer a much-needed source of joy, normalcy, and social interaction that can be hard to find when you’re living with PTSD. This support would make a significant difference in my mental health and overall well-being. I am deeply grateful for your consideration and for any assistance you may be able to provide." Shout out to @ashwood_g for supporting this gaming care package through fundraising! stackup.org/post/supply-crat…

Andrew was Active Duty in the Marines and is now in the reserves. He requested a Supply Crate so he could put a console and games in the Veterans lounge at UConn Law. "Hi my name in Andrew McCotter. I was active duty in the Marine Corps and now I am in the reserves. I am currently attending UConn Law where I am president of VALOR (Veterans & Armed Services Legal Outreach Society). I am hoping to get a supply crate for the veterans lounge at UConn law. To be honest when I first got here it was pretty dilapidated and no one really visited it. I have put in a lot of work cleaning it up, and got the school to get some new furniture. I am hoping you all will help make it an awesome space! There are at minimum of 26 vets on campus that would use it, not to mention it would be a great place for VALOR to plan events for the whole schools population. Thanks for everything you do!" Thank you to @GryphonAMX and his community for supporting this and many other gaming care packages with Stack Up! stackup.org/post/supply-crat…

Are you Ready or Not? (Sorry, we had to make the pun! 🫣) Our next fundraising Spotlight Giveaway is happening August 3-9th. The prize? 1 of 4 Weight of the Badge Collections for raising $50+ with a Stack Up Tiltify. Donors also get a chance at a set by dropping $10+ on any Stack Up fundraiser that week!

Navy Veteran Jason is a Veteran Peer Support Specialist at a Veterans Village and reached out for a Supply Crate so he could provide entertainment to the Veterans he works with and have something to entertain himself. "I work for Mather Veterans Village in Sacramento, I am a Veteran Peer Support Specialist. I am currently trying to make a game room in the community room of the apartment complex. I think of the 100 Units at the apartment complex I could have about 10-15 to fit in a game room at a time. We are continuously looking for ways to get the Veterans out of their rooms and connecting with the community. I think this would be a good way for the Veterans to connect with each other and have somewhere to go when they are feeling down. We have an very diverse community here with age ranges from 28-85. Veterans from Veit Nam to OIF/OEF." Thanks to @Lord_Zath and his community for supporting this gaming care package! stackup.org/post/supply-crat…