Tell us a little about yourself and the content you create.

Hello, my name is Ilse and I have loved video games ever since I was a kid. Gaming for me was always a way to escape the reality of what was going on and immerse myself in the world of the game. Now, I enjoy streaming on Twitch whether it is normal Destiny 2 shenanigans or making a mess in my kitchen. I always hope I make someone's day brighter while creating a safe space.

Why do you choose to support and fundraise for the Bungie Foundation?

I choose to support and fundraise for the Bungie Foundation because when the game you grew to love over the years has the ability to help change lives for others, why not use that avenue to change at least one person's life for the better.

What does being a Lightkeeper mean to you?

Being a Lightkeeper to me means, the keeper of hope. Hope to live, to feel heard, to be seen. If I can provide that to someone, then that hope lives on.

Why do you think the Bungie Foundation’s mission resonates so strongly with the Destiny community?

I believe the reason the Bungie Foundation's mission resonates so well within the Destiny community is probably due to many factors but we are a tight-knit community. Some of us were from Destiny 1 days or joined in Destiny 2 but we share similar experiences of losing a loved one over cancer or wanting to be heard.

What was your experience like as a player in last years' Seventh Column Chaos Tournament?

My experience in last year's Seventh Column Chaos Tournament as a player was fun! I was nervous at first but each week had different modifiers that made for goofy and chaotic games. I was practicing my trace rifle shot, like I never thought I would be playing laser tag again in Destiny 2.

If you could add one chaos modifier to this year’s tourney, what would it be?

If I got to choose a modifier.. I mean I've been maining blink warlock in PvP for about a year and I love glaives in PvE. Would it be toxic to make everyone blink and glaive only? Maybe that is a little TOO extreme..

How are you feeling heading into this year’s tournament?

I am looking forward to all the crazy chaos that we are about to embark on this summer. I feel confident in Team Forget It, let’s just hope we do not forget our call outs.

What's your favorite Destiny gaming moment?

My favorite Destiny gaming moment has to be taking the courage to say "Yes" to two guardians in my Destiny 1 tower that wanted to do the Crota's End raid. This interaction opened a whole new world of Destiny that I never got to experience before running into them. Prior to this interaction I used to patrol Venus and would help teams open the Vault of Glass door with the hopes that one day I would enter that raid. Now, here we are.

What keeps you coming back to Destiny and its community year after year?

Honestly, I do love all the space magic but my friends and memories I have created and continued too definitely influence my Destiny experience.

Is there a particular focus of the Bungie Foundation’s work that you feel especially close to or passionate about?

The amazing work that the Bungie Foundation does with their Little Lights Program. The thought of making one child's day to day better with videogames is awesome. All of the charities the Bungie Foundation have introduced to the Destiny community are wonderful and doing amazing things to better people's lives. Each in their own ways are changing lives for the better.

Any advice for someone thinking about joining a future fundraising campaign like Bungie Day?

Be ready for anything and remember to have fun!