IfOnly, Microsoft and GameChanger Foundation Announce first MINECON Earth Sweepstakes, to benefit the GameChanger Foundation

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 31, 2017 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- IfOnly (www.ifonly.com), the leading marketplace for unique experiences, is excited to announce the launch of a new sweepstakes centering around the upcoming MINECON Earth show. A portion of the sales will benefit the GameChanger Foundation, a non-profit supporting children and families suffering from cancer. GameChanger uses technology and games to provide comfort and ease the pain of hospitalized children.

The specific experience will include:

• 2 tickets to the MINECON Earth show on Saturday, November 18, 2017 at an undisclosed location within the continental United States
• Private dinner with a group of Minecraft developers and influencers to learn about what goes into making one of the most popular games of all time. This will take place Friday, November 17, 2017.
• Two swag bags filled with various MINECON Earth merchandise
• One-of-a-kind Xbox One S signed by the Minecraft Redmond team
• One hotel room for 2 nights
• 2 roundtrip flights within the continental United States

In order to enter the sweepstakes, participants can get started at IfOnly.com/MINECON. The sweepstakes will run until November 10th, 2017, 11am PT.

"GameChanger is humbled by this opportunity to work with Minecraft, one of the most influential gaming communities in the world.  Together with our friends from IfOnly, we are excited about this sweepstake where every entry carries significant value towards our mission of inspiring children suffering from life threatening illnesses escape their difficult circumstances and see a brighter tomorrow through the deployment of gaming and technology," said Don Johnson, CEO of GameChanger Charity.

"We are excited to partner with Microsoft and GameChanger to offer this new MINECON Earth experience. IfOnly is all about getting access to unique experiences, and this hand-selected program at MINECON Earth promises to become an unforgettable experience," said IfOnly CEO and Founder Trevor Traina. "We are also thrilled to support GameChanger's cause through this sweepstakes."

Sweepstakes Entry Info:

• 100 Entries – $10
• 200 Entries + GameChanger Digital Fan Badge – $20
• 500 Entries + GameChanger Digital Thank You Card – $50
• 3,000 Entries + MINECON Earth Poster Signed by the Minecraft Team – $300

ABOUT GAMECHANGER: 
GameChanger is a nonprofit that benefits sick kids and the environment by using proceeds from the resale of donated materials to financially support children and families suffering from cancer. In addition to helping corporations by providing alternatives to managing excess electronics and inventory, GameChanger also hosts online gaming events and leverages innovative digital fundraising methods. Founded in 2007, GameChanger was started by Jim Carol after witnessing the impact video games had on his son Taylor while receiving treatment for terminal leukemia at age 11. Inspired to give back after surviving a 5-year battle, the co-founders dedicated their lives to philanthropy, pledging to use technology & innovation to forever "change the game" for all children with cancer.

ABOUT IFONLY: IfOnly is a marketplace for incredible experiences. From unique everyday offerings with local experts to once-in-a-lifetime connections with lauded luminaries, IfOnly provides access to a curated selection of extraordinary experiences that benefit worthy causes around the world. IfOnly was founded in 2012 by serial entrepreneur Trevor Traina and is funded by NEA, Khosla Ventures, Founder's Fund, American Express Ventures, Triple Point Capital, and other notable investors. The company is based in San Francisco.

SOURCE IfOnly