TWISTEN MEMORIAL
TWISTEN FOUNDATION
THE MEANING OF THE FOUNDATION
The Twisten Foundation was created in response to the tragic loss of Karel Twisten Ašenbrener, a talented Czech esports player who took his own life due to mental health problems. His family decided to transform the pain into meaningful support for other young people who are going through similar problems. The foundation aims to support the mental health of teenagers and help them manage the psychological challenges that may be troubling them.
The mental health of young people is in a critical state today. According to the National Institute of Mental Health , a third of ninth-graders in the Czech Republic experience moderate to severe anxiety , and four out of ten face signs of depression. One in four deaths among young people aged 15-24 is by suicide. The Twisten Foundation wants to change this sad trend and offer support to those who need it.
FIRST YEAR
TWISTEN MEMORIAL
Twisten Memorial, which took place on December 15, 2023 in the Playzone arena in Prague, brought a unique charity evening dedicated to supporting the mental health of teenagers. It was the largest charity event in Czech esports to date, which brought together the most famous streamers, influencers, esports players and mental health experts.
Thanks to the generous contributions of the viewers, it was possible to collect more than 2 million crowns, while the Sazka company contributed another million, bringing the total amount raised to 3,111,492 CZK. This success confirms the urgency of promoting mental health among young people and highlights the importance of psychological well-being as a key component of overall health.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT
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SECOND YEAR
TWISTEN MEMORIAL
The second year of the Twisten Memorial charity stream will take place on December 6 on the Twitch and YouTube platforms. This special evening will once again bring together a community of streamers, influencers, esports players and mental health professionals to support the important issue of young people's mental wellbeing. Viewers will have the opportunity to make a financial contribution to the Twisten Foundation to help young people struggling with mental health issues.
Join us online to support this important initiative which aims to raise awareness of the importance of mental health.