Fight4Rare is back and at EVO 2023!

Fight4Rare is at EVO 2023 with a brand new identify however the identical final objective. 

Raiden Pham was recognized with a uncommon illness referred to as UBA5 deficiency in 2021. Raiden’s mother and father, Tommy and Linda Pham began the Raiden Science Basis to boost consciousness and funds for UBA5 deficiency and different uncommon ailments. 

As you’ll have guessed from little Pham’s first identify, the Mortal Kombat franchise holds particular significance in his household. Therefore the unique identify of the marketing campaign: Kombat4Rare. 

Final 12 months, through the month of October, Kombat4Rare held a widely successful campaign to raise awareness and funds for research. Many figures throughout the preventing sport neighborhood stepped up and pitched in.

Of all of the #johnnycage behind the scene footages for #Kombat4Rare…this is likely to be our favourite one! “Convey the F$@€ing Growth💥” @AndrewSBowen You possibly can nonetheless help our struggle in opposition to uncommon ailments: https://t.co/vC1jwtxqwW pic.twitter.com/Sa7ALiQjs2

— Fight4Rare 🔜 EVO (@Fight4Rare) November 1, 2022

From MaximillianDood and UnCAGEDGamez to iconic figures concerned within the Mortal Kombat franchise, like Kerry Ann Hoskins, Tom Choi, Andrew Bowen, Joshua Tsui, Sal DeVita, and John Tobias himself, many took up the struggle in opposition to uncommon ailments in a largely Mortal Kombat-centric marketing campaign. In an ironic coincidence, sans the Hardy Boyz, the October marketing campaign raised $30,000 throughout Mortal Kombat’s thirtieth anniversary celebration. 

From Kombat4Rare to Fight4Rare

Whereas it maintains ties to preventing video games basically and Mortal Kombat particularly, Kombat4Rare is a struggle we will all really feel proud to tackle. Therefore a reputation change: Fight4Rare. While it maintains ties to preventing video games basically and Mortal Kombat particularly, players, streamers, content material creators, and firms of all stripes are becoming a member of the struggle. 

This week’s #ICFCSF6 NA Play of the Day with @UltraDavid is a particular one.

The COMMUNITY is highlighted for elevating over $12,000 in direction of the @RaidenScience @Fight4Rare fundraiser.

Superior job!👍

Ensure that to register for the following event:https://t.co/CiHrCk6AwR #SF6 pic.twitter.com/JyEIC2KKm1

— ten/o (@tenomedia) July 27, 2023

Whereas Fight4Rare has held quite a few occasions earlier this 12 months, Fight4Rare formally kicked off its second marketing campaign in late July. Womens Circuits held an Apex Legends Random Royale in help of the Raiden Science Basis, and Fight4Rare hosted a Avenue Fighter 6 charity event in collaboration with ICFC. It was a profitable begin to Fight4Rare’s second marketing campaign, elevating greater than $12,000. 

EVO 2023 is the discuss of the city this weekend, and you’ll guess your preventing sport struggle pad that Fight4Rare would not miss it!

Fight4Rare at EVO 2023

Thanks @AustinCreedWins and @Sheltyb803 for stopping by our sales space to be taught extra about what we’re doing with #fight4rare to boost consciousness for uncommon ailments and fundraise to help @RaidenScience pic.twitter.com/sMhkFTg4u7

— Fight4Rare 🔜 EVO (@Fight4Rare) August 5, 2023

All weekend lengthy, Fight4Rare is on the bottom at EVO 2023. It is internet hosting loads of giveaways, with firms like Large Dangerous Toy Retailer, Alienware, and Diamond Choose Toys offering superior prizes for attendees. Loads of figures throughout the house are dropping by all through the occasion to indicate help. 

We’re excited to announce that @RolandGlobal shall be becoming a member of us at EVO this 12 months!

They’ve partnered with Salt Media and Raiden Science Basis on a custom-made particular version faceplate for his or her new gaming mixer referred to as BRIDGECAST.

Head to sales space B67 to examine them out! pic.twitter.com/dsVt2YX3Pg

— EVO (@EVO) August 5, 2023

Roland has created 100 unique Raiden Science Basis BRIDGECAST faceplates to boost consciousness. If you’d like an opportunity to get one, it’s worthwhile to be at EVO. 

Fight4Rare’s Season 2 Summer season Fights marketing campaign runs by means of September 30. Fight4Rare got here into EVO 2023 having already raised $50,000 of their $100,000 marketing campaign. With over three weeks left within the marketing campaign, let’s hope it goes far past expectations. 

We’re nonetheless doing giveaways right now at @EVO!

If you’re there don’t overlook to swing by our sales space (B67) and examine us out to be taught extra about #fight4rare and @RaidenScience pic.twitter.com/Za6MsGNYMF

— Fight4Rare 🔜 EVO (@Fight4Rare) August 5, 2023

You should definitely cease by Fight4Rare’s sales space at EVO 2023 earlier than EVO ends. You’ll find them in Artist Alley B67. And keep tuned for extra occasions all through September for Summer season Fights Season 2!