Gaming For Change

A group of children and an adult woman with headphones enjoying playing a video game together in a gaming center.

Saturday, May 16th

6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

27 Glen Road, Newtown, CT

Gaming for Change with Jack is a special fundraiser hosted at Affinity Esports on May 16th from 6-9pm, bringing the community together for an evening of gaming with purpose. Organized and led by Jack as a school project he is deeply passionate about, this event turns play into impact by supporting families in need.

Profits from the $50 attendance fee will be donated in full to Tommy’s Place, helping provide comfort, care, and a home-away-from-home for families facing medical challenges. Participants will enjoy a safe and fun gaming experience in a supervised esports environment while supporting a cause that truly matters. Join us in gaming for good. 🎮💙

Register Now 
DESIGNED BY JACK
Emerge gaming jersey with the text "Gaming for Change," featuring a yellow game controller and pixelated black background

Attend in Style:
The Gaming for Change Jersey

Show your support on and off the screen with a limited-edition Gaming for Change jersey, designed by Jack specifically for this fundraiser. This one-of-a-kind design represents youth leadership, community impact, and the power of gaming to create positive change.

Each jersey purchased directly supports Tommy’s Place. Whether worn at the event, in competition, or as a keepsake, this jersey is a tangible way to stand behind a cause that matters.

Purchase
A young boy with short brown hair, smiling and wearing a pink zip-up jacket, standing outdoors with a background of green trees and pink flowers.

MEET JACK

Jack L. is a 4th grader at Head O'Meadow Elementary here in Newtown. He loves playing football, lacrosse and gaming! As a member of the School Community Team at HOM, Jack has committed to helping others in his community and to learning more about the impact of giving back.

For his SCT community project, Jack wanted to use his love of gaming to help other kids. His plan, Gaming for Change, will allow kids and adults to come game and have fun while giving back to the community! He is thrilled to be working with Affinity Esports to raise money to donate to Tommy's Place in Cape Cod and to help educate others about their mission. Tommy's Place is an amazing organization that provides magical vacation homes for kids with cancer. Your support in helping Jack raise these funds is greatly appreciated!

A collage of people, children, and family activities at various locations including a museum, playroom, and outdoor area. Photos feature children playing, adults and kids smiling, and family outings.

Tommy's Place owns and operates two 10+ bedroom year-round magical vacation homes for kids fighting cancer. The homes are located in Falmouth and Centerville on Cape Cod. One family at a time, along with their extended family and friends, visits for a one week, free of charge, dream vacation to relax, make memories, and most importantly have FUN!

Tommy's Place homes are equipped with inground swimming pools, game rooms, movie theatres, home taverns, arts + crafts rooms, music rooms, chef's kitchens, and much, much more. It is a magical experience for the entire family!

Since opening in Falmouth in July of 2021 and Centerville in June of 2023, over 300 families have vacationed at one of the Tommy's Place homes. In 2024, Tommy's Place began to offer magical vacations to 104 families per year at its two vacation homes. Tommy's Place receives guest referrals from 11 New England children's hospitals and all families are placed through a lottery system. Guests are aged 3-17, actively being treated for pediatric cancer, and living permanently and full-time in New England.

For more information on Tommy’s Place, please visit www.tommysplace.org or Facebook, Instagram, and X @tommysplacekids or 617.249.4462 or email info@tommysplace.org

ABOUT TOMMY’S PLACE

Learn more

Donate x Register

One entry with ever donation of $50 for the evening. If you want to register multiple people (family and/or friends) please do multiple the number of attendees by $50 and use the “Custom Amount” feature to donate and register.

5% Cover the Fee

All net proceeds (following event costs) will be donated directly to Tommy's place to support Jack L.'s incredible Gaming for Change event at Affinity Esports in Newtown. Please spread the word and let's make sure this is an incredible event!

Get Involved.

Gaming for Change with Jack is more than a game night. It’s a youth-led community fundraiser turning play into purpose, and we invite local media and businesses to be part of the story.

To get involved, request press access, or become a sponsor, please contact hello@affinityesports.gg.

  • Local businesses can support the event in several ways, including monetary sponsorships, donating raffle prizes, or helping spread the word by sharing the event on social media. All sponsors and partners will be recognized during the event and across Affinity Esports’ digital platforms, amplifying your support while directly benefiting families in need.

  • Members of the press are welcome to attend, cover the event, and spotlight the impact of a student-driven initiative supporting Tommy’s Place. This is a great opportunity to highlight youth leadership, community collaboration, and gaming as a force for good.

    For media inquiries, please contact hello@affinityesports.gg