Pokémon Tournament Twitch Stream Raises $2,100 for FRAXA
This summer, Fragile X sibling and Twitch streamer Zae kicked off a week of fundraising for the FRAXA Research Foundation with a special Pokémon tournament.
The event was an incredible success—raising $1,100 on the first day alone and finishing the week with $2,100 in total donations for Fragile X research.
A Global Twitch Community Unites for Fragile X Research
The live-streamed tournament brought together players, voice actors, content creators, and fans from across the Twitch community. With help from generous supporters, sponsors, and talented collaborators, Zae and her team built an engaging, creative event that kept viewers tuned in — and inspired to give.
Highlights included live interviews with participants, fun “Who’s That Pokémon?” break videos featuring voice actors, and high-energy matches between players with unique styles and stories.
The Team and Community Behind the Twitch Tournament
This event came to life through the support of ToriiTV, the dedication of Zae’s tournament staff, and the many participants whose enthusiasm, creativity, and competitive spirit made the tournament truly unforgettable.
ToriiTV — a streamer group featuring KiritoNarukami_, RachelNom, Tiraleafu, Oromi Hasu, Cheftaku, and Lala Amanita — helped boost the prize pool and bring even more excitement to the event. Their sponsorship reflected the generosity of the gaming community and highlighted how collaboration can turn online entertainment into real-world impact.
Behind the stream, a small but dedicated team managed everything from organizing matches to supporting players between rounds. Their coordination, creativity, and shared enthusiasm kept the tournament running smoothly and made the event as engaging off-camera as it was on-screen.
Meet the Tournament Staff
These three brought energy, creativity, and heart to every part of the tournament — from planning matches to keeping the chat buzzing. Their teamwork made the tournament feel as lively as it was generous.
- SqueezeVT – Event Manager, treasure collector, and best friend.
- ColeCzos – Co-host and interviewer; variety streamer, voice actor, and Zae’s “judicial assistant” in Ace Attorney.
- Ellington – Interviewer; variety streamer, voice actor, and self-described “potato man.”
For those who missed the action, the full tournament stream VOD is available to watch on YouTube, and the offline battle summary offers a great recap of the matches and highlights.
FRAXA is deeply grateful to Zae and the entire community who came together to make this tournament such a success. Their creativity and commitment not only raised vital funds for Fragile X research but also helped spread awareness in new and exciting ways.