COUNTER LOGIC GAMING (CLG) JOINS THE NATIONAL ALLIANCE ON MENTAL ILLNESS (NAMI) AS A MEMBER OF THE STIGMAFREE COMPANY PARTNERSHIP

CLG & NAMI Will Work Together to Improve Mental Health Conditions in the Gaming and Esports Community

New York, NY, January 28, 2019 – Counter Logic Gaming (CLG) and the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) today announced a partnership, where the two companies will work together to help improve mental health conditions in the gaming and esports industry and raise awareness about mental health. CLG is joining the StigmaFree Company initiative that will highlight and cultivate the company’s culture of caring and enhance engagement around mental health. CLG will assist in fundraising efforts for NAMI with the first activation being a NAMI x CLG jersey created for Mental Health Awareness Month in May, with all proceeds supporting NAMI’s causes.

“The work that NAMI does in the mental health awareness field is incredibly impactful and we believe the gaming community could benefit a great deal from their efforts to creating better lives for those suffer from these disorders,” said Nick Allen, COO, Counter Logic Gaming.

“Nearly 50 million Americans are affected by mental illness and they often encounter stigma, or invisible barriers to acceptance and understanding, including in the workplace. This is something we need to change, together,” said Mary Giliberti, CEO, National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI). “NAMI is thrilled to have CLG partner with us as a StigmaFree company and commit to joining us in our fight to end the stigma of mental illness through education, increased awareness, and social action.”

CLG and NAMI will work together to foster a community of awareness, caring and support in the gaming and esports ecosystem. CLG is committed to the StigmaFree company partnership and helping reverse these negative effects by creating a culture that recognizes the importance of mental health.

About Counter Logic Gaming

Counter Logic Gaming (CLG) is a premier North American esports organization known for its passionate fan base and winning culture. Founded originally in 2010 as a League of Legends team by George Georgallidis, it is one of the largest esports organizations in the world. CLG fields teams in all leading esports titles: League of Legends, Fortnite, Clash Royale, Counter Strike: Global Offensive and Super Smash Bros. CLG has won multiple championships throughout its history: the LCS Summer 2015 Championship at Madison Square Garden, the LCS Spring 2016 Championship at Mandalay Bay; and the Halo 2016 World Championship in Hollywood, California. More information is available at www.clgaming.net

About the National Alliance On Mental Illness

The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) is the nation's largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness. Learn more about www.nami.org | facebook.com/nami | twitter.com/namicommunicate | instagram.com/namicommunicate