About the Mencap 'We Game Too' Challenge
With 1.5 million people in the UK living with a learning disability A learning disability is to do with the way someone's brain works. It makes it harder for someone to learn, understand or do things. and 60% of UK adults aged 16+ playing games on a console, desktop, or smartphone device*, we've created the Mencap 'We Game Too' online gaming challenge.
This eSports challenge is simple:
From 27 March 2023 play any game, at any time, and anywhere to raise money to support Mencap's work in making the UK the best place in the world for people with a learning disability to live happy and healthy lives.
Ideas for your own 'We Game Too' online gaming challenge
- Complete a 15 hour online gaming marathon
- Game for 15, 150 or 1,500 minutes
- Host a gaming party for 1.5 hours
It could be Fortnite, Minecraft or simply an online game of solitaire
Whichever game you decide to do we ask that you represent the 1.5 million people in the UK living with a learning disability.
You could challenge yourself to game 1.5 hours a day, host a 5 hour gaming party, or take on a gaming marathon for 15 hours!
The choice is yours.
How to fundraise whilst gaming online
Sign up: Click the sign up button below and fill out a short GivePenny form to create your fundraising page. Once done we'll do the rest!
Get gaming: Complete your challenge
Fundraise: Share your progress with friends and family and watch the money come through on your page in real time.
What you can get for gaming online with We Game Too
By taking part and fundraising for Mencap we'd like to send you a reward.
To claim your reward simply email us after you have completed your We Game Too challenge with:
The link to your GivePenny fundraising page
Your home address
Your T-shirt size
We Game Too fundraising rewards
Rewards are based on the amount of money you raise. When you reach each of the following 'loot level' thresholds you can receive:
- Raise £50 for a Mencap pin badge
- Raise £100 and we will also send you a Mencap beanie hat
- Raise £200 and we will also send you a Mencap T-shirt
- Raise £500 and we will also send you a Mencap bag
Contact us about 'We Game Too'
If have any questions our friendly fundraising team are ready to receive and reply to your messages.