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Jake Green

'In a perfect world, Fortnite could raise awareness' – I interviewed Tyler ‘Ninja’ Blevins about the role that streamers and publishers can play in health awareness campaigns, his own cancer diagnosis, and the upcoming fundraising livestream he's hosting

Tyler 'Ninja' Blevins.

Renowned Fortnite streamer Tyler ‘Ninja’ Blevins is set to host a 24-hour gaming fundraiser event for melanoma awareness later this week on September 19. Gaming For Cause aims to leverage Ninja’s global audience to help inform on the importance of early detection in skin cancers, primarily through mole checks.

Skincare brand La Roche-Posay will be working on the initiative, culminating in a charity livestream that’ll see top content creators jump into Fortnite and Marvel Rivals, all the while educating audiences on melanomas, a type of cancer that’s notable for its prevalence across a wider age group than some other cancers.

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