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Spurs’ Julian Champagnie joins USAA esports tournament honoring Gold Star families

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Spurs player Julian Champagnie joined USAA employees Thursday, July 23, at the company’s headquarters for an event honoring Gold Star families and supporting military children.Champagnie took part in the Gold Star Gamers’ Cup, an esports competition hosted by USAA that returned for its second year. The video game tournament brought together USAA employees to compete in honor of Gold Star families, a designation for immediate relatives of U.S. military service members who lost their lives in

San Antonio Report

Gold Star children keep family memories alive through video games

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San Antonio Spurs forward Julian Champagnie surprised Gold Star families for an esports tournament in honor of fallen service members.

Army West Point Esports hosts Gold Star Gamers for three-day adventure, competition | Article | The United States Army

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The loss of a parent dramatically changes the whole dynamic of a child’s world, underscoring the importance of discovering hope and healing amidst the t...

Philadelphia Eagles

Gaming with the Pros: Eagles, Verizon honor Gold Star families with a special night of fun and games

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The Eagles kicked off Salute to Service Week as they partnered with Gold Star Gamers and Verizon for a gaming event at Lincoln Financial Field.

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Eagles host heartwarming gaming event to support those who have lost a military parent | FOX 29 Philadelphia

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The Philadelphia Eagles celebrated military members and their families at Lincoln Financial Field Monday in honor of Veterans Day. Here's how it went.

Spurs’ Julian Champagnie joins USAA event honoring Gold Star families

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Nearly 3,000 USAA employees and volunteers gathered at the company’s San Antonio headquarters to support military families through a series of community service events, including the second annual Gold Star Gamers’ Cup.

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Eagles host heartwarming Gold Star Gamers event on Veterans Day | FOX 29 Philadelphia

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The Philadelphia Eagles celebrated military members and their families at Lincoln Financial Field Monday in honor of Veterans Day. Here's how it went.

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Julian Champagnie fills backpacks with school supplies for military families

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Spurs Star Julian Champagnie at USAA’s headquarters for the Gold Star Gamers' Cup, hosted by USAA, which is an esports competition returning for its second year.

Spurs’ Julian Champagnie joins USAA esports tournament honoring Gold Star families

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Spurs player Julian Champagnie joined USAA HQ for the Gold Star Gamers’ Cup esports event honoring Gold Star families, plus Operation Homefront’s Back-to-School Brigade packing 7,400 backpacks for military kids.

Spurs’ Julian Champagnie joins USAA esports tournament honoring Gold Star families

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Spurs player Julian Champagnie joined USAA HQ for the Gold Star Gamers’ Cup esports event honoring Gold Star families, plus Operation Homefront’s Back-to-School Brigade packing 7,400 backpacks for military kids.

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Spurs’ Julian Champagnie joins USAA event honoring Gold Star families

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Nearly 3,000 USAA employees and volunteers gathered at the company’s San Antonio headquarters to support military families through a series of community service events, including the second annual Gold Star Gamers’ Cup.

Philadelphia Eagles

Salute to Service: Eagles honor one of the NFL's biggest initiatives

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Thursday night's win over the Washington Commanders capped off an incredible Salute to Service week for the Philadelphia Eagles. The Eagles and several corporate and community partners honored members of our armed forces with several events, including a G

Partner Press Releases and Collaborations

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Valhallan Esports Training and Gold Star Gamers Join Forces to Empower Military Children through Gaming - Youth Esports & Gaming | Valhallan Esports Training

https://valhallan.com/post/goldstar-partnership/

We are thrilled to announce our strategic partnership with Gold Star Gamers, a remarkable non-profit organization dedicated to providing positive and supportive outlets for military children who have lost a parent in the line of duty. This partnership allows us to combine the excitement of video games with training, coaching, league play, and life skills, while creating more opportunities for these resilient kids to experience joy and community through gaming.

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Gold Star Families Visit ESports

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The Army West Point Esports (AWPE) team hosted a three-day trip, Oct. 12-14, at the U.S. Military Academy for the Gold Star Gamers organization to bring children of fallen service members to West Point for an Esports competition, tour of the academy and attend the Army West Point-Troy football game. U.S. Army photos by Eric Bartelt/USMA PAO

Philadelphia Eagles

Eagles celebrate Salute to Service Week

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Veterans Day kicks off a series of festivities heading into Thursday's Salute to Service game against the Washington Commanders to honor members of our armed forces – a Gold Star Gamers night for families of fallen military heroes, a Military Movie Night

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Philadelphia Eagles - Salute to Service Week 2023

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The Eagles celebrated Salute to Service, presented by Toyota, with a Gold Star Gamers event, Military Movie Night, a visit to the VA hospital, and a Gold Star Family meet-and-greet with Lane Johnson. Check out the best photos from the week's festivities and game day action.

Flyers Announce Military Appreciation Initiatives Ahead of Military Appreciation Game Presented by Toyota on Nov. 12 | Philadelphia Flyers

https://www.nhl.com/flyers/news/flyers-announce-military-appreciation-initiatives-and-plans-ahead-of-military-appreciation-game-presented-by-toyota-on-november-12

The Philadelphia Flyers announced their military appreciation initiatives ahead of the team’s annual Military Appreciation Game presented by Toyota, which will take place at Xfinity Mobile Arena on Wednesday, November 12, at 7:30 p.m.

TONY THE TIGER SUN BOWL PARTNERS WITH GOLD STAR GAMERS - Old El Paso Sun Bowl | December 31, 2026 | El Paso, Texas

https://sunbowl.org/news-and-media/news/tony-the-tiger-sun-bowl-partners-with-gold-star-gamers

The Sun Bowl Association announced on Friday, Sept. 22, 2023, that it has partnered with Gold Star Gamers and UKnightedXP to host an E-Sports Tournament on Thursday, Dec. 28, 2023, at Fort Bliss in El Paso, Texas.

Interviews and Podcasts

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Brave Blocks with Greg Bernard: The Golden Level of Gaming

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Check out this episode of Brave Blocks as we talk with Martha Laughman, Founder of Gold Star Gamers, about her journey as a military spouse, the life changing mission of her organization, barriers within military transition, and lived experience as a c-suite level executive.

The Journey of a Leader: Lesso… - The Leadership Playbook - Apple Podcasts

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-journey-of-a-leader-lessons-from-the-navy/id1535290162?i=1000750183291

In this engaging conversation, Tom McAndrew shares his journey from a Navy veteran to the CEO of cybersecurity company Coalfire, reflecting on personal experiences that shaped his leadership style, the challenges faced in both military and business environments, and the significance of giving back to the community through initiatives like Gold Star Gamers.

Industry Recognition and Partner Features

Esports Trade Association

The 2026 ESTA Esports Industry Award Finalists Have Been Announced - Esports Trade Association

https://esportsta.org/2026/04/02/the-2026-esta-esports-industry-award-finalists-have-been-announced/

The Trade Association Supporting the Esports Industry

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