Benjamin Lupo, aka DrLupo, Raises $1.3 Million For St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, $600,000 In 24 Hour Fortnite Livestream

DrLupo's live stream engaging fans from around the world in a 24-hour session for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

Famous “Fortnite” gamer, Benjamin Lupo, aka DrLupo, is not just playing games and making a living with it. He used his platform to do something spectacular during the holidays, and raised more than $600,000 for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital during a 24-hour livestream on Dec. 22 and 23.
Donations poured in from 85 countries around the world, and that 24 hours brought his 2018 total raised for the research hospital to $1.3 million.

"DrLupo, his fan base and the entire gaming community have truly embraced the St. Jude mission in a huge way. To raise $1 million for the kids of St. Jude in just one year is an incredible milestone and makes him a leader among his gaming peers. By helping pioneer this innovative way of fundraising, he and his community are leading the charge for the future of fundraising by helping St. Jude continue to fight childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases."  said Richard Shadyac Jr, President and CEO of ALSAC, the fundraising and awareness organization for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

Press release