{
  "id": 11228781,
  "title": "A 21-year-old Fortnite pro gives out computers to young gamers and plans for more through a new fund",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/a-21-year-old-fortnite-pro-gives-out-computers-to-young-gamers-and",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-01T16:03:46.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
    "slug": "winnipeg-free-press",
    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/arts-and-life/life/2026/10/01/a-21-year-old-fortnite-pro-gives-out-computers-to-young-gamers-and-plans-for-more-through-a-new-fund"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Cody Conrod, a 21-year-old Fortnite pro, dropped out of eighth grade to pursue esports. Now, he wants to help others enter the costly world of professional gaming. After providing hundreds of thousands in gaming equipment through an annual holiday giveaway, Conrod launched the Dr3amin Access Fund through his new holding company to formalize his efforts. The fund will receive a portion of proceeds from his clothing brand and donations during his end-of-year giveaway, Clixmas. Conrod aims to alleviate the financial burden of purchasing high-end gaming computers, which have grown increasingly expensive due to the data center buildout.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "21-year-old Fortnite pro Cody Conrod drops out of eighth grade.",
    "Conrod launches Dr3amin Access Fund to provide gaming equipment.",
    "Fund funded by clothing brand proceeds and donations."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}