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You know that feeling you get from doing a good deed or donating to a cause close to your heart? That particular brand of happiness is hard to beat. That is, until you’re rewarded for your philanthropic efforts with a mega bundle of top gaming electronics.
That’s what’s up for grabs if you buy 250 entries to win the Ultimate Gaming Giveaway for $25. Here’s the deal: you spend on contest entries and part of the proceeds benefit the Playing For Change Foundation. This important non-profit brings music to communities in need all around the world, using music education to create positive change for both kids and adults.
In turn, you’ll be entered in the running for a bundle of the latest gaming consoles, subscriptions, accessories, and even a TV, totaling a $5,115 value. The ultimate gamer’s wishlist, for starters, the giveaway includes this holiday season’s best: a brand new PlayStation 5 console with 5 years of PlayStation Plus, as well as the Xbox X Series console with 5 years of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate.
Your old setup won’t do once you level up with those consoles—but this giveaway has you covered here too. Revamp your gaming space with a cool Secretlab TITAN gaming chair, plus a fresh Corsair optical gaming keyboard. Now, imagine sitting back and playing your favorite games on a Sony X900H 65" 4K Ultra HD Smart LED TV, wearing your new Bose QuietComfort 35 Series 2 gaming headset. Sounds good, doesn’t it? It's all included in this amazing gaming bundle.
The more you donate, the better your odds are. Get 100 entries by donating $10, 150 entries for $15, 250 entries for $25, or go big and get 500 entries when you donate $50.
This premium gaming package can be yours for a tiny percentage of the retail price, and you can do some good in the world, too. Start buying those entries to rack up your odds and you just might be the lucky winner of the Ultimate Gaming Giveaway.
250 Entries to Win the Ultimate Gaming Giveaway & Donate to Charity - $25
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