Games For Love Launches World Mental Health Day Itch.io Bundle and October Events Driving Support for Children in Need
From the World Mental Health Day Itch.io Bundle, TwitchCon initiatives, and high-impact community events, Games For Love unites players and partners this October to deliver lasting impact for children.
[October 2, 2025] – Games For Love, a public charity dedicated to easing suffering, saving lives, and creating sustainable futures for children, today announced a full slate of October events designed to bring together communities, creators, and brands under one mission: Helping Kids for Life.
From transformative career summits to global fundraisers and competitive gaming tournaments, Games For Love's October activations showcase how gaming can positively impact lives. Leading the way is the World Mental Health Day Itch.io Bundle, dedicated to supporting children facing mental-health challenges. 1 in 5 children struggle with mental-health issues, and hospital stays are often frightening and lonely. Games and therapy reduce anxiety, pain, and depression—helping kids heal through play. Every bundle purchase funds Distraction Therapy and Play Therapy sessions, lifesaving support, and education programs delivered by Games For Love worldwide.
Upcoming Activations:
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AccessCon: LA – October 5: Hosted at the iconic US Bank Tower in partnership with J10/X6, and Silverstein Properties, AccessCon: LA is a transformative summit for upward mobility. This one-day event connects underserved communities with C-suite executives and industry leaders across gaming, tech, sports, music, fashion, and entrepreneurship. Designed to break systemic barriers, AccessCon: LA fosters high-impact mentorship, networking, and career acceleration opportunities in downtown Los Angeles' business district.
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World Mental Health Day Itch.io Bundle – October 10–20: The World Mental Health Day Itch.io Bundle is a global digital fundraiser supporting children's mental health programs. Featuring a curated collection of games generously donated by developers, the bundle harnesses the power of gaming to drive impact, with all proceeds supporting Games for Love's initiatives. Hundreds of games. One $10 donation. 100% for charity.
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TwitchCon – October 17–19: Games For Love is returning to San Diego with an exhibitor booth and a full weekend of activations. Attendees can participate in fundraising marathons, join mini-events, and more.
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Sweeps Weeks – October 15–31: Games For Love is teaming up with Big Run Studios and Xtreme Events for Sweeps Weeks, a multi-week competitive gaming tournament designed to bring together players and viewers in support of fundraising efforts through exciting matchups and community engagement.
To stay up to date on these events and future activations, visit www.gamesforlove.org and follow Games For Love on X, Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn. Together with players, partners, and communities, Games For Love continues its mission of Helping Kids for Life.
About Games For Love
Games For Love is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit based in Seattle, Washington, dedicated to easing the suffering of children in hospitals through the power of play. Each year, the organization impacts over 3 million children, delivering more than 10 million hours of play therapy that reduce anxiety, provide comfort, and create moments of joy. Guided by the belief that play can heal, Games For Love partners with hospitals, healthcare providers, and the gaming community to bring hope and healing to kids worldwide.
