// Spread the Love
Gaming
for Good.
Spread the Love is the CEN's flagship charity event — bringing college esports programs together to raise money for meaningful causes. 100% of every dollar raised goes directly to charity. The CEN never sees a dime.
// By the Numbers
Six years of impact.
Funds Raised
School Participation
// About the Event
Where esports meets purpose.
Spread the Love brings students together from different universities to support a common cause through the power of gaming. The event features community streamers, commercial partners, and gaming tournaments — all run at zero profit for the CEN. Entry fees have always been kept at just $5 a person, because esports shouldn't be expensive.
"Gaming is more than just a profit-filled venture. It's about building a community where everyone feels included, no matter who they are."
// The Events
Spread the Love history.
Past Event
2021
The inaugural Spread the Love raised $4,200 for A Kid Again during the height of COVID — proving that esports could be a force for good.
$4,200.00
Raised
10
Schools
Past Event
2022
Building on year one, STL 2022 raised $6,825 for A Kid Again — the highest single-year total in the event's history.
$6,825.00
Raised
16
Schools
Past Event
2023
Over a 54-hour livestream, schools raised $2,968.69 for A Kid Again — helping over 80 families across 9 states.
$2,868.69
Raised
17
Schools
Past Event
2024
For the first time, STL went LAN courtesy of UM-Flint. 50 teams from 19 schools across 2 countries raised $2,390 for the American Red Cross.
$2,390.00
Raised
14
Schools
Cancelled
2025
Unfortunately, we had to cancel the 2025 event. We're grateful to everyone who was planning to participate.
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