Play & Stay Championship - Sponsorship Information
Esports, Music, & Wellness Youth Summit
Flourish Foundation Project’s Play & Stay Championship™ is National Esports Music & Wellness Youth Summit Is groundbreaking —no this isn’t just another back to school youth event—it’s a movement. Taking place at the iconic Olympic Civic Center in Lake Placid, this full-day, stadium-sized experience brings together hundreds of students, schools, and sponsors to tackle the youth mental health crisis in a way that actually works: by meeting kids where they are.
Through the power of competitive esports, music, and hands-on resilience education, we create a space where fun and healing go hand-in-hand.
Backed by a growing alliance of sponsors and collaborators—including the Olympic Regional Development Authority, National Esports Association, Equal Esports, Coca-Cola Consolidated, and the Dallas Austin Foundation for Music Education—this is the only event of its kind blending youth-preferred platforms with evidence-based wellness tools including QPR, CPR, and Music & Mental Resilience to prepare youth like never before for a safe school year. Educational exhibits, mental wellness, and Esports help take youth from gameplay to a game plan for life!
The Challenge: A Youth Mental Health Crisis
Teen mental health is at a critical tipping point. In the wake of the pandemic, adolescents report unprecedented levels of sadness, anxiety, and hopelessness. The CDC warns that teen mental health "remains a national crisis" (secondwavemedia.com). Roughly 1 in 5 U.S. teens has recently experienced symptoms of anxiety or depression (US Surgeon General Report, Sept2023), often struggling silently and without adequate support. There is an urgent need for innovative ways to engage young people on their own terms and foster resilience.
Why It's Urgent
1.7M
Suicide Attempts
Annually in the United States
51,000
Lives Lost
One every 11 minutes
25%
Youth Victims
One in four are our nation's youth
Food for thought: 1.7 million suicide attempts, resulting in 51,000 lives lost in a year — that's one every 11 minutes. One in four of those are our nation's youth.
(2023 CDC and U.S. Surgeon General Reports)
This is a compelling stat and aligns with our programs and initiatives like the every11minutes awareness campaign (with collaborative support making powerful messages of hope with commitments from the Carolina Panthers, ORDA, LA Tribune, the NFL Players Association - Charlotte Chapter, and the Dallas Austin Foundation for Music Education).
Our Approach: Meeting Youth Where They Are
SoundQuest Station Live™: Youth Wellness & Esports Summit 2025 isn't just another youth event—it's a revolutionary approach that meets young people in their natural habitat. Created by Flourish Foundation Project and hosted by the Olympic Regional Development Authority (ORDA), this groundbreaking full-day experience transforms what kids already love—video games and music—into powerful tools for mental wellness and resilience building.
This isn't your typical assembly or workshop. We've created an immersive, field-day style experience that seamlessly blends competitive esports, interactive music therapy, and hands-on wellness education in a language teens actually understand and embrace.
There's truly nothing like SoundQuest Station Live™ anywhere in the country.
The numbers tell the story: an astounding 96% of Generation Alpha plays video games. Instead of fighting this reality, we harness it. By bridging competitive gaming with musical expression and evidence-based mental health practices, we create an environment where every participant leaves as a winner—not just in gameplay, but in life skills, emotional resilience, and peer connection.
This is prevention that actually works because it speaks their language, respects their interests, and delivers life-saving tools in a format they'll actually engage with.
Amplified Impact & Reach
SoundQuest Station Live™ is more than an in-person event; it's a global movement. Live-streamed across popular gaming platforms and social media during National Suicide Prevention Month, we extend our vital message to a vast audience of youth worldwide.
1200+
Youth In-Person
Expected attendees for Sept 13, 2025
May 2026 Event is expected to reach 3000-5000.
8,500
Venue Capacity
Venue is able to support up to 8.500 for expo-style events, 10,000 for Concerts.
11M+
Online Audience & Followers
Potential reach based on already committed influencers. This may increase as new collaborations are confirmed.
Register:
www.esportsplaystay.live
Connect Kids (Transportation Grant) :
New York K-12 Schools may apply for Transportation through the Connect Kids Grant Program!
Apply by Aug 2 for the September 2025 Event
Event Highlights
Esports & Gaming
A friendly gaming invitational tournament and free-play area harness the excitement of video games to draw youth participation and teach teamwork. The day concludes with an inspiring closing esports ceremony celebrating every player.
Music & Creativity
Live music and rhythm workshops led by music therapists allow teens to express themselves. From drum circles to songwriting, these creative outlets help participants explore emotions in a non-threatening way.
Wellness Workshops
Interactive breakouts cover topics like safe coping skills, harm reduction, and building healthy habits. Keynote panels and expert-led discussions use engaging, relatable language to share mental health strategies.
Community & Conversation
An opening ceremony and ongoing activities foster a supportive community. Youth, families, and professionals come together to start a larger conversation on mental wellness beyond the event, reducing stigma and connecting teens to resources.
(Planned run-of-show: keynote panel, multiple breakout sessions, and an esports finale to cap off the day.)
Support Opportunities
Sponsor or Collaborative Partner
We invite mission-aligned partners to help make this pioneering event a reality. Our fundraising goal is $150,000, which covers venue, equipment, programming, and participant needs. Every dollar directly supports youth attendance and programming. In-kind contributions (equipment, food, services, etc.) are also welcome to offset costs.
Sponsorship Packages
1
Entry Sponsor – $15K
Includes social media recognition, logo on official flyers, a shout-out during the event opening, and a 10×20 on-site booth to engage attendees.
2
Advanced Sponsor – $35K
All the Entry perks plus larger logo placement on all materials, a 20×20 booth, main-stage branding, a short ad spot in the livestream, and a dedicated social media blast.
3
Powered Sponsor – $50K
Top-tier partnership with prominent presenting-level branding throughout the event. This includes everything in Advanced, enhanced media exposure (e.g. mention on HOT 97 radio) and even naming rights to key aspects (the esports trophy or a breakout room). This is effectively the title sponsor package with maximum visibility.
All sponsorship packages are adjustable to fit your needs. We are happy to discuss custom benefits to ensure a win-win partnership.
Why Support?
Every contribution makes a difference. By supporting SoundQuest Station Live™, you become a catalyst for change in how we approach youth wellness. You'll demonstrate your commitment to mental health, benefit from positive brand alignment, and help create an experience where young participants gain tools to thrive.
Let's work together to ensure every young gamer "leaves a winner in life, not just in a game."
Our Sponsors
Flourish Foundation Project Inc.
A federally recognized nonprofit and community behavioral health services provider, leading the initiative with a collaborative impact focus and dedication to creating stigma-free youth mental health and suicide prevention solutions. We leverage our network of small businesses & national brand service-in-kind donations, innovative approaches, and alined goals to help create safe, caring, and globally competitive communities.
Olympic Regional Development Authority
The Olympic Regional Development Authority (ORDA), known for overseeing New York’s historic Olympic legacy sites, is proudly hosting the 2025 National Youth Wellness & Esports Summit. ORDA is providing the venue, event setup, and marketing support for this powerful, youth-centered experience—designed to equip students with real-world skills that support a safe, successful school year.
Schools across New York State may also be eligible for transportation assistance; visit ORDA’s website for travel details and forms.
SoundQuest Station — Music Gaming & Beyond Inc
SoundQuest Station™ is a youth-led platform that transforms music, gaming, and storytelling into tools for growth, connection, and real-world readiness.
From gameplay to game plan, we help youth feel seen, stay inspired, and take charge of their path forward—through interactive content, creative tools, and national challenges that support emotional wellness without stigma.
Flourish Foundation Project Collaborative Impact Alliance
A network for mission-aligned businesses, national brands, universities, and a cross sectional industry leaders whom support our mission for safe, caring, and globally competitive communities work together to promote awareness and programs to support youth and to address the national mental health & suicide crisis among youth. Each organization has a signed Memorandum of Understanding for collaboration and awareness support. There currently 140+ organizations, universities, and cross-sectional music, gaming, mental health, educational & technology leaders. Some of our most notable include; Carolina Panthers, LA Tribune, AmeriHealth Caritas, Dallas Austin Foundation for Music Education, and J-Stylz (formerly of Blackstreet).
Our Vision
We envision a world where every young person has the tools, support, and community they need to thrive mentally, emotionally, and socially. Through innovative programming that meets youth where they are—in gaming, music, and creative spaces—we're building a future where mental wellness isn't stigmatized but celebrated as a fundamental part of growing up.
Our goal is to create lasting change by empowering youth with practical skills, connecting them to caring communities, and demonstrating that seeking help is a sign of strength, not weakness. Together, we're not just hosting an event—we're launching a movement that will ripple across schools, families, and communities nationwide.
Because every young person deserves to leave a winner in life, not just in a game.
Contact Us
Get Involved Today!
Join us in making a difference in youth mental health through this groundbreaking event. Your support can help save lives and create lasting positive change.
Chanda Spates, Executive Director / Senior Event Organizer
Flourish Foundation Project Inc
877–947-7277 | 704-661-3005
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