Featured Big Hearted Gamer: Jason O’Brien

We support the gamers who play games and volunteer for charity. BigHeartedGamers.com wants to recognize people who support their communities, locally or at large. Meet Jason (pictured above as Master Chief)… 


What was the game that turned you into a gamer?

Final Fantasy 7.

What video game charities do you play or volunteer for?

Extra Life.

Do you volunteer or support any non-gaming charities?

I volunteer for United Way and several other local charities.

What made you decide to play for charity?

Being able to help kids that are sick.

How do you promote your campaigns?

Work emails and Twitch streaming.

What are some of your most rewarding experiences in gaming for charity?

Extra life United, meeting the children at the hospital and their families, getting my family involved with the cause.

What are some of your prominent successes or memories?

Raising over $5k for Extra Life!


Thank you Jason! You can support Jason and his endeavors with gaming for charity on his Extra Life participant page.

Are you a Big Hearted Gamer? We would love to hear from you! Strike up a conversation with @bigheartedgamer on Twitter.

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