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Destiny players have raised over $1 million for Direct Relief to help the disaster recovery in Nepal, Bungie has announced.
“If you’re discovering the initiative just now, we’ve been selling gear (wrought from both pixels and breathable cotton) through the Bungie Store to raise money for disaster recovery in Nepal,” explains the Bungie Weekly Update. “As the final dust settles, there is so much left to be done to help victims of the earthquake that occurred back in April. Like they always do, Guardians have come to the rescue.
“All told, your collective power has raised over $1,000,000.”
The money has now been used to buy much needed supplies which are on their way to Nepal.
“This was an astounding act of generosity on the part of Bungie and the larger Bungie community, and we at Direct Relief are deeply grateful – beyond what can be expressed in words,” said Thomas Tighe, president and CEO of Direct Relief.
“Most importantly, the Bungie community’s amazing support will translate immediately and directly into help for people in Nepal who experienced a tremendous blow, are in a very difficult and more vulnerable situation now as monsoon season nears, and also have a long, tough road ahead. Every penny will be spent to help strengthen essential health services that were needed before the earthquakes and much more so now.”
Source: Bungie
