{"id":11582,"date":"2024-02-15T10:04:18","date_gmt":"2024-02-15T16:04:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ablegamers.org\/?p=11582"},"modified":"2024-02-15T10:21:37","modified_gmt":"2024-02-15T16:21:37","slug":"2nd-annual-gala","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ablegamers.org\/2nd-annual-gala\/","title":{"rendered":"2nd Annual Gala"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_section full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; parallax=&#8221;content-moving-fade&#8221; parallax_image=&#8221;5271&#8243; parallax_speed_bg=&#8221;2&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1619558848429{background-color: #0f0f0f !important;}&#8221;][vc_row content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p class=\"has-no-margin-bottom has-uppercase-text-transform has-extra-large-font-size has-color-accent-text-color has-text-color\">#SoEveryoneCanGame<\/p>\n<h1 class=\"has-color-accent-text-color has-text-color\">Join the Fun!<\/h1>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;11589&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][\/vc_section][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<span style=\"background-color: initial; color: var(--color_content_headings); font-family: var(--typography_font_headings); font-size: calc(var(--typography_heading_size_multiplier) * var(--typography_heading_size_2)); font-weight: bold;\">AbleGamers 2nd Annual Virtual Gala<br \/>\nApril 6<\/span><span style=\"background-color: initial; color: var(--color_content_headings); font-family: var(--typography_font_headings); font-size: calc(var(--typography_heading_size_multiplier) * var(--typography_heading_size_2)); font-weight: bold;\">, 2024 at 4:00PM ET<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p>This one-of-a-kind event transcends geographical boundaries, bringing together an extraordinary community of gamers, content creators, advocates, and industry leaders in an interactive virtual setting (Think Zoom meets Stardew Valley).<\/p>\n<p>Attendees embark on an immersive virtual journey that celebrates the achievements of AbleGamers and the remarkable progress made towards making gaming accessible to all. The gala showcases inspiring stories of individuals whose lives have been transformed by the organization&#8217;s initiatives and donor support, emphasizing the profound impact that inclusive gaming has on empowerment, social connection, and overall well-being.<\/p>\n<p>With interactive experiences, engaging presentations, and opportunities for networking, the AbleGamers Virtual Gala promises an unforgettable evening dedicated to breaking barriers and forging a future where everyone can share in the joy of gaming.<\/p>\n<p>We even offer a gala box ticket option. Boxes are filled with sponsor branded loot and AbleGamers swag!<\/p>\n<p>So get dressed up or wear your comfiest attire because you\u2019ll be attending our one-of-a-kind event from the coziness of your own home! Buy a ticket or level up to a Gala Mystery Box Combo featuring epic loot from AbleGamers and some of our amazing sponsors. Meet content creators, special guest speakers, celebrities, play games, and help raise money for a great cause!<\/p>\n<div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_inner vc_row-fluid\">\n<div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\">\n<div class=\"vc_column-inner\">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element cool-list\">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<h3>Get ready to fill the night with <strong>fun activities<\/strong> like:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Hang out at the <strong>barcade<\/strong> and play real-time retro arcade games!<\/li>\n<li>Caricatures<\/li>\n<li>Scavenger Hunt<\/li>\n<li>Drink recipes from real bartenders!<\/li>\n<li>Entertainment \u2013 TDB more info coming soon<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Check our <a href=\"https:\/\/ablegamers.org\/gala-2024\/\">Gala page<\/a> for updates![\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<strong><span style=\"background-color: initial; font-family: var(--typography_font_global); font-size: var(--typography_font_size_base);\">There are two ways to attend this spectacle: <\/span><\/strong>Buy a<a href=\"https:\/\/give.ablegamers.org\/event\/ablegamers-2nd-annual-gala\/e555040\/register\/new\/select-tickets\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Virtual Gala Experience Ticket<\/a> giving you access to the virtual gala!<\/p>\n<p><strong>OR<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Level-up to our <a href=\"https:\/\/give.ablegamers.org\/event\/ablegamers-2nd-annual-gala\/e555040\/register\/new\/select-tickets\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Gala Mystery Box Combo<\/a> that includes a virtual ticket AND a box filled with all kinds of <strong>RARE LOOT<\/strong>!<\/p>\n<p>Can\u2019t attend the Gala but still want the box filled with epic loot? You can purchase the Gala Mystery Box without the virtual gala ticket.[\/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=&#8221;Buy Your Ticket Now!&#8221; style=&#8221;custom&#8221; custom_background=&#8221;#5b82c3&#8243; custom_text=&#8221;#0f0f0f&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; link=&#8221;url:https%3A%2F%2Fgive.ablegamers.org%2Fevent%2Fablegamers-2nd-annual-gala%2Fe555040%2Fregister%2Fnew%2Fselect-tickets|target:_blank&#8221; el_class=&#8221;shimmer header-button&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<strong>A huge thank you to our 2024 Gala sponsors!<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_gallery interval=&#8221;3&#8243; images=&#8221;9497&#8243; img_size=&#8221;84&#215;102&#8243; onclick=&#8221;custom_link&#8221; custom_links_target=&#8221;_blank&#8221; custom_links=&#8221;#E-8_aHR0cHMlM0ElMkYlMkZ3d3cubG9naXRlY2hnLmNvbSUyRmVuLXVz&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;9552&#8243; img_size=&#8221;137&#215;77&#8243; onclick=&#8221;custom_link&#8221; img_link_target=&#8221;_blank&#8221; link=&#8221;https:\/\/streamlabs.com\/&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;11597&#8243; img_size=&#8221;92&#215;106&#8243; onclick=&#8221;custom_link&#8221; img_link_target=&#8221;_blank&#8221; link=&#8221;https:\/\/www.voodooranger.com\/&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"entry-summary\">\nThis one-of-a-kind event transcends geographical boundaries, bringing together an extraordinary community of gamers, content creators, advocates, and industry leaders in an interactive virtual setting\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"link-more-container\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ablegamers.org\/2nd-annual-gala\/\" class=\"link-more\" aria-label=\"Continue reading 2nd Annual Gala\">Continue reading&hellip;<\/a><\/div>\n","protected":false},"author":129,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_coblocks_attr":"","_coblocks_dimensions":"","_coblocks_responsive_height":"","_coblocks_accordion_ie_support":"","inline_featured_image":false,"wp_popup_display_lightbox":0,"wp_popup_suppress":"","wp_popup_trigger":"","wp_popup_trigger_amount":0,"wp_popup_disable_on_mobile":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[44],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-11582","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-ablegamers-blog","entry","entry-type-post"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/ablegamers.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11582","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/ablegamers.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/ablegamers.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ablegamers.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/129"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ablegamers.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=11582"}],"version-history":[{"count":20,"href":"https:\/\/ablegamers.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11582\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":12506,"href":"https:\/\/ablegamers.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11582\/revisions\/12506"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/ablegamers.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=11582"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ablegamers.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=11582"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ablegamers.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=11582"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}