Summary<\/h3>\n\n- Overwatch 2<\/em> is raising money for the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.<\/li>\n
- The Pink Mercy skin and Rose Gold Mercy bundle are available for purchase.<\/li>\n
- Blizzard will donate 100% of the purchase price (excluding any applicable platform fees and taxes) to BCRF\u2019s mission to eradicate breast cancer.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n
Since 2018, you may have spotted the distinctive Pink Mercy skin in Overwatch<\/em> and Overwatch 2<\/em><\/a> \u2013 the color symbolic of breast cancer awareness. Mercy wears it proudly as part of supporting the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. Now, there\u2019s another chance for players to show their support as well, with the return of the Pink Mercy skin<\/a> and the debut of the all-new Rose Gold Mercy skin<\/a>. Both are available for purchase today, benefitting BRCF.<\/p>\nI was only eight years old when my family\u2019s world was turned upside down. The diagnosis of my mother\u2019s breast cancer marked the beginning of a long and arduous battle. Visits to City of Hope Hospital became routine, a place where my brothers and I would spend entire days waiting, playing, and hoping. The image of my mother, weakened by the treatments, is etched in my memory.<\/p>\n![\"Image](\"https:\/\/xxboxnews.blob.core.windows.net\/prod\/sites\/2\/2024\/06\/IMG_0226-519c6fe630c16c71e81c-300x400.jpg\")
Mike Laursen, Blizzard<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nI recall the surgeries, the conversations, and the day we celebrated my mother\u2019s first victory over the disease with pizza and paper party hats\u2014a moment of joy. However, the reprieve was short-lived. The cancer returned during my high school years, and my family\u2019s routine once again revolved around treatments and trips to City of Hope. The normalcy of having a sick parent was a reality that my family and I had to accept. It was during these years that turning to video games was the only way for me to escape the realities of what was happening and find some comfort.<\/p>\n
The day my mother\u2019s mastectomy was deemed a success was a glimmer of hope, but it was quickly overshadowed by the discovery that the cancer had moved to her liver. The weeks that followed were a blur, a rush to gather family and make the most of whatever precious time was left. My last memory of my mother is one of pain and a desperate fight for more moments together.<\/p>\n![\"Pink](\"https:\/\/xxboxnews.blob.core.windows.net\/prod\/sites\/2\/2024\/06\/OVR_PK_Season11_LegendarySkins_100M_PinkMercy_Original01-cbde09d30433bef453d9.jpg\")
Pink Mercy Skin<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nMy story is more than just a recount of my personal struggle; it\u2019s a call to action. It\u2019s a reminder that behind every statistic, every campaign, and every research breakthrough, there are real people with real stories. It\u2019s about the unseen battles that many face, the silent warriors who fight without fanfare, and the loved ones who support them through it all. I find solace and purpose in my work, where I am part of a team helping to prevent such stories from repeating. The commitment to fight, help those in need, and bring goodness into the world reflects the heroes we create in our work.<\/p>\n
In the spirit of action, I\u2019m excited to share an initiative that combines my passion for gaming with the fight against breast cancer. Blizzard has released special charity skins for Overwatch 2<\/em>. The new skins are designed for the hero Mercy, a brilliant scientist and \u201cguardian angel\u201d who has dedicated her life to helping others. All sales of the limited-edition Pink Mercy skin and Rose Gold Mercy skin will benefit the Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF) \u2013 now through July 8, Blizzard will donate 100% of the purchase price (excluding applicable platform fees and taxes) towards BCRF\u2019s mission to eradicate breast cancer, which will help families across the globe (terms and conditions here<\/a>).<\/p>\n![\"Rose](\"https:\/\/xxboxnews.blob.core.windows.net\/prod\/sites\/2\/2024\/06\/OVR_PK_Season11_LegendarySkins_100M_PinkMercy_RoseGold02-4bfcd88d7b8258932500.jpg\")
Rose Gold Mercy Skin<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nIn the end, my story is not just about the pain of loss; it\u2019s about the enduring hope that one day, no child will have to remember their mother\u2019s battle with cancer. It\u2019s about working towards a future where the victories are not just temporary, but permanent. It\u2019s about ensuring that the paper party hats are not just a memory, but a symbol of a battle truly won. Let\u2019s carry forward the memory of those we\u2019ve lost by continuing the fight and by being the heroes in our own stories.<\/p>\n
Since 2018, you may have spotted the distinctive Pink Mercy skin in Overwatch<\/em> and Overwatch 2<\/em><\/a> \u2013 the color symbolic of breast cancer awareness. Mercy wears it proudly as part of supporting the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. Now, there\u2019s another chance for players to show their support as well, with the return of the Pink Mercy skin<\/a> and the debut of the all-new Rose Gold Mercy skin<\/a>. Both are available for purchase today, benefitting BRCF.<\/p>\n I was only eight years old when my family\u2019s world was turned upside down. The diagnosis of my mother\u2019s breast cancer marked the beginning of a long and arduous battle. Visits to City of Hope Hospital became routine, a place where my brothers and I would spend entire days waiting, playing, and hoping. The image of my mother, weakened by the treatments, is etched in my memory.<\/p>\n I recall the surgeries, the conversations, and the day we celebrated my mother\u2019s first victory over the disease with pizza and paper party hats\u2014a moment of joy. However, the reprieve was short-lived. The cancer returned during my high school years, and my family\u2019s routine once again revolved around treatments and trips to City of Hope. The normalcy of having a sick parent was a reality that my family and I had to accept. It was during these years that turning to video games was the only way for me to escape the realities of what was happening and find some comfort.<\/p>\n The day my mother\u2019s mastectomy was deemed a success was a glimmer of hope, but it was quickly overshadowed by the discovery that the cancer had moved to her liver. The weeks that followed were a blur, a rush to gather family and make the most of whatever precious time was left. My last memory of my mother is one of pain and a desperate fight for more moments together.<\/p>\n My story is more than just a recount of my personal struggle; it\u2019s a call to action. It\u2019s a reminder that behind every statistic, every campaign, and every research breakthrough, there are real people with real stories. It\u2019s about the unseen battles that many face, the silent warriors who fight without fanfare, and the loved ones who support them through it all. I find solace and purpose in my work, where I am part of a team helping to prevent such stories from repeating. The commitment to fight, help those in need, and bring goodness into the world reflects the heroes we create in our work.<\/p>\n In the spirit of action, I\u2019m excited to share an initiative that combines my passion for gaming with the fight against breast cancer. Blizzard has released special charity skins for Overwatch 2<\/em>. The new skins are designed for the hero Mercy, a brilliant scientist and \u201cguardian angel\u201d who has dedicated her life to helping others. All sales of the limited-edition Pink Mercy skin and Rose Gold Mercy skin will benefit the Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF) \u2013 now through July 8, Blizzard will donate 100% of the purchase price (excluding applicable platform fees and taxes) towards BCRF\u2019s mission to eradicate breast cancer, which will help families across the globe (terms and conditions here<\/a>).<\/p>\n In the end, my story is not just about the pain of loss; it\u2019s about the enduring hope that one day, no child will have to remember their mother\u2019s battle with cancer. It\u2019s about working towards a future where the victories are not just temporary, but permanent. It\u2019s about ensuring that the paper party hats are not just a memory, but a symbol of a battle truly won. Let\u2019s carry forward the memory of those we\u2019ve lost by continuing the fight and by being the heroes in our own stories.<\/p>\n