Saw this post on the general discussion. Seems interesting. I will look into it.
#Checkmate-Covid19-Together
Covid-19 Chess Tournament Fundraiser(Chess for a good cause and Prizes!)
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To learn about prizes, visit the fundraiser website! Please respond to the thread to help keep it active.
Yes, I have registered for the tournament!#Checkmate-Covid19-Together
Hi,
The Covid-19 pandemic has impacted many people around the world in unprecedented ways, including our local communities and health care systems. Like many people striving to assist front-line health care workers, I felt motivated to do my part and seek community contribution, while creating an event to boost public morale. I found that chess would be an excellent way to do this! This is why I have created an online chess tournament fundraiser that will directly benefit the coronavirus response at University of Cincinnati/ UCHealth. I have been working closely with the UC Foundation and local chess organizations to raise awareness for this event. I know that the chess.com community is extremely engaging and supportive, so I naturally decided to raise awareness here as well.
The money raised through the $10 entrance fee and donations will benefit the UCHealth Covid-19 Emergency Response Fund. Even if you do not live near this hospital system, your contributions will assist in the larger(global) fight against Covid-19. Furthermore, this tournament will provide an opportunity to come together as a community and practice our chess skills for when over-the-board chess resumes. For more information, visit gcctfundraiser.org. Donations to the fundraiser are welcome regardless of tournament entry.
This event is expected to be competitive and fun. Accordingly, the more people who join, the more fun the event will be. Help spread the word about this tournament by posting the website link and description on your social media pages and encourage others to participate.
Event website: gcctfundraiser.org
Description: The GCCT Chess Fundraiser is an event dedicated to boosting public morale while raising money to combat Covid-19. The fundraiser is in the form of an online chess tournament hosted on chess.com. For more information visit gcctfundraiser.org
If you are considering registering or donating to this event, respond to this post with #Checkmate-Covid19-Together to show your support!
I hope you consider this opportunity to support Covid-19.