GamesAid Operations Coorindator, Mikey Walsh met with me to explore the power of gaming to create positive change! In this episode, Mikey shares his journey from gamer to Games Aid operations coordinator, reveals how the gaming community provides so much support and discusses the personal and communal impact of games.From heartwarming stories to practical ways you can get involved, this episode is a celebration of how gaming can truly save.(0:00) Introduction & Meet Mikey(0:54) What is Games Aid?(2:08) How gaming helps charity fundraising(3:54) Mikey’s path into Games Aid(5:14) Proud moments: Steam sale & bowling event(6:07) Where the money goes & charity impact(8:52) How gaming helps through tough times(11:03) Upcoming projects & streamer partnerships(12:40) How anyone can get involved(14:09) Stand Up for Games Aid & celebrity support(16:29) Dream collaborations & gaming influencers(18:00) Games as therapy: Mikey’s recommendations(20:39) Online friendships & the power of community(23:51) Challenging gaming stereotypes(26:31) Quickfire questions: favorite games & stories(30:56) Final thoughts: Why gaming mattersLike, comment, and subscribe for more inspiring stories on the healing power of games :)Saved by Gaming PodcastSpotify https://bit.ly/3FITNq4Apple https://bit.ly/45GIA3Qhttps://www.youtube.com/@SavedByGamingPodhttps://www.tiktok.com/@savedbygamingpod https://discord.gg/4hRctCGJuaGames Aid & Mikey Walshhttps://www.gamesaid.org/https://www.youtube.com/@UCU_RX_X20H0kaL6p5aVldCQ https://www.linkedin.com/company/gamesaidhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelwalsh93/ziggychrishttps://www.twitch.tv/ziggychristoffhttp://youtube.com/ziggychrishttps://www.instagram.com/ziggychristoffBlueSky https://bsky.app/profile/ziggychris.bsky.socialMusic creditSong: Convex - 4U (feat. Jex Jordyn) [NCS Release]Music provided by NoCopyrightSoundsFree Download/Stream: http://ncs.io/4UWatch: http://youtu.be/dMnWZ8tAUkU