MagicCon: Chicago - The Trevor Project

Our goal at each MagicCon event is to work closely with charity partners to help make the lives of others better. We are delighted to share that at MagicCon: Chicago, we are once again working with our longtime partner, The Trevor Project, the leading suicide prevention and crisis intervention organization for LGBTQ+ young people, to help raise funds to support their life-saving efforts.

Since 2020, the partnership between Wizards of the Coast and The Trevor Project has raised nearly $1.5M. Last year, the partnership raised more than $130,000 and the organization has received more than $50,000 from MagicCon alone.

 "The Trevor Project's life-saving work to end suicide among LGBTQ+ young people has never been more critical. Our research found that 39% of LGBTQ+ young people seriously considered attempting suicide in the past year -- including 46% of transgender and nonbinary young people. The gaming community is home to many LGBTQ+ youth, and MagicCon's support signals to LGBTQ+ young people everywhere that they are welcomed and accepted in this space. MagicCon's continued partnership has increased our ability to support more LGBTQ+ young people than ever before through our free, 24/7 crisis intervention services, and has helped us strengthen our efforts to educate and advocate for LGBTQ+ young people across the country," said Moe Doyle (they/them), Corporate Partnerships Manager at The Trevor Project. 

Join in and participate in the Unknown with Gavin Verhey and The Trevor Project event on Saturday, February 22 at 5:00PM.  This event is different at each MagicCon event and the products (which are Unknown), the formats (also Unknown), and the twists and turns (uh, obviously - Unknown) will be at the whim of your host(s)!    Spaces in this event are limited and running out! A MagicCon badge is required to register for ticketed play events – get your badge today, register to play in the Unknown and enjoy! 

When you’re in Chicago, stop by The Trevor Project booth for more details on how you can get your very own Ketramose, the New Dawn pin!  

Purchase the limited-edition, Dungeons & Dragons Progress Pride 7-Piece Polyhedral RPG Dice Set. With every set purchased, $30 will be contributed to support vital resources for LGBTQ+ young people. Only 1,500 sets were made, so get them while you can!

With your contributions, we can ensure LGBTQ+ youth feel valued and supported. We can’t wait to see you all at MagicCon: Chicago – It’s going to be an incredible show!

The Trevor Project is the leading organization working to end suicide among LGBTQ+ young people in the U.S. and beyond. The nonprofit operates several programs to help prevent and respond to the public health crisis of suicide among LGBTQ+ young people, including 24/7 free crisis services, innovative research, advocacy, public education, and peer support. Learn more here: https://www.thetrevorproject.org/

If you or someone you know needs help or support, The Trevor Project’s trained crisis counselors are available 24/7 at 1-866-488-7386, via chat at TheTrevorProject.org/Get-Help, or by texting START to 678678.