Fireside Chat with Ash Cason, Ian Wright and April Stallings

About this episode

The episode features a discussion with Make-A-Wish representatives about the impact of the video game industry on granting wishes.

Join us for a special IndieGameBusiness Fireside Chat with Ash Cason, Ian Wright, and April Stallings from Make-A-Wish. This conversation will focus on what’s happening with Make-A-Wish this year and how the video game industry is playing a powerful role in helping grant life changing wishes. Ian Wright, Lead Manager of Gaming Fundraising, and April Stallings, Charitable Gaming Program Manager, will share how developers, creators, and communities can get involved, support the mission, and make a meaningful difference through games. This will be a relaxed, interactive discussion with live questions from the audience, so come ready to learn, engage, and be part of something impactful. Follow Ian Wright and April Stallings: Ian Wright LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ian-wright-318926124/ April Stallings LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aprilstallings/ #IndieGameBusiness #FiresideChat #MakeAWish #GamingForGood #GameIndustry

People in this episode

Host: Jay Powell

Guests: Ash Cason, Ian Wright, April Stallings

Topics covered

• Make-A-Wish
• video game industry
• gaming fundraising
• charitable gaming
• community engagement

Keywords

• Make-A-Wish
• video games
• fundraising
• charity
• gaming community

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Make-A-Wish

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