More than $8 Million Raised on Twitch for Charity

When we built Twitch, we never imagined that it would be a platform for charity events, but that’s what the Twitch community has made it. Since launching in June of 2011, Twitch broadcasters have raised more than $8 million for charity. That’s a huge milestone and one that everyone can be proud of.

See [[here](http://www.destructoid.com/-8-million-raised-for-charities-using-twitch-platform-264629.phtml)](http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20131031005454/en/8-Million-Raised-Charitable-Twitch-Platform) for the official press release and some initial news coverage here and here.

Extra Life is the king of all gaming charity events with thousands of Twitch channels participating, and it begins this weekend.