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Make a paw-sitive difference for pets in need with Blue Cross and Elgato

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Thomas Martin

March 8, 2024

Ready to level up your gaming or streaming experience while make a real difference to the lives of pets in need? Then look no further! Elgato have teamed up with Blue Cross, a longstanding UK based pet welfare charity to give you an amazing chance to unlock IRL rewards to give your set up some unique style, just by fundraising for sick, injured and unwanted pets during their 1897 Challenge event.

What is the 1897 Challenge

The 1897 Challenge is a special event dedicated to gamers and streamers like you, aiming to honour the remarkable history of Blue Cross who have been helping pets since, you guessed it, 1897! They are calling for you to join them and become a hero to pets everywhere by gaming or streaming for 1,897 minutes during March while collecting vital sponsorship that can help to make sure they can be there for pets and their people in the future too.

Become a pet hero and get rewarded

Take part in the 1897 Challenge on Tiltify and as you raise vital funds to help support the work Blue Cross do, you’ll be able to unlock amazing real-life rewards for you and your community including this exclusive Stream Deck! Only the first 15 people to raise £1,000 will be able to get their paws on one though so what are you waiting for? Read more about how you can help below.

How can I get involved

It couldn’t be easier! Visit the event on Tiltify and click start fundraising to get yourself officially registered, if you need some help on getting started you can follow this video tutorial.

Then it’s up to you how you take part! Either follow the suggested challenge of playing or streaming for 1,897 minutes in March, gather your friends for a charity tournament, or go live with a one off charity stream!

Whatever you choose, collect sponsorship and you’ll be making a massive difference to the lives of pets and people.

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