A significant contribution made during WVU Day of Giving will directly support WVU esports’ expanding youth programs, including summer skills development camps held both in person and online.
“At Breezeline, we believe in supporting the communities we serve and fostering opportunities for young people,” said Tom Delawder, Breezeline regional marketing manager for West Virginia, Delaware, Maryland and Virginia.
“We’re thrilled to contribute to WVU esports and help them expand their programs, providing valuable experiences for students and the wider gaming community.”
WVU esports has had competitive varsity teams since October 2021, and it has been expanding to include more opportunities for students and staff members to work with K-12 students in the area.
Last summer, WVU esports hosted its inaugural Bridge Battle Royale youth Fortnite tournament, with more than 100 students participating. This summer, WVU esports will host its second year of skill development camps aimed at giving students an immersive look at esports both in person and online.
“We are very thankful to Breezeline for the donation, it was extremely generous. They understand that our gamers have been using their services to play and they wanted to give back so that we can better serve and help the gaming community,” said Josh Steger, WVU esports director and varsity head coach. “This money will go far in helping to develop that growth through our summer camps for youth in the area, and also will give our student worker staff more opportunities for hands-on experience.”
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