Compassion and charity and in the unlikeliest of places
Need a reprieve from the noise of the world?
“But I made my channel and hit live.
At her Jesuit-based private school in Chicago, she learned how fulfilling charity could be.
Kaelena
She didn’t take off until she got into the coziness of simulations.
Namely,Animal Crossing: New Horizons.
“Fundraising is something that’s ingrained in me.
Kaelena
I’ve been doing it for almost 20 years now,” she said.
“I kind of bring gaming and charity work into the same space, and it’s been wonderful.
Everyone needs a space to exist, and many people need their voice to be heard.
“As a content creator, you provide that space.
Five years in, and her star is still on the rise.
With 18,000 viewers in chat, she made the most of the moment and captured a completely new audience.
After all, the social aspect of gaming drew her into the pastime in the first place.
Connecting with people locally and globally and creating digital communities was compelling.
“That’s why I do what I do.
Showing love and understanding to each other between strangers, I want to keep that going.”
