DEL Receives $10,000 Grant from DRA
From Left to Right: Kathy Buhr (DRA Director of Strategic Philanthropy & Schmitt Island Development), Wendy Runde (DRA/Diamond Jo General Manager, Don Quinn (DEL Board of Directors Treasurer), Susie Quinn (DEL Co-Founder/Co-Executive Director), Shelby Wartick (DEL Co-Founder/Co-Executive Director), Tom Wartick (DEL Board of Directors Vice President) and Alex Dixon (DRA President & Chief Executive Officer).
Dubuque Esports League Receives Generous $10,000 Grant to Empower Future Game-Changers
We are thrilled to announce that Dubuque Esports League (DEL) has been honored with a $10,000 Grant from the DRA to support our transformative Leveling Up Tomorrow's Game-Changers Campaign. This incredible grant is helping us toward our goal of raising funds to acquire state-of-the-art video equipment, storage solutions, and comfortable furniture for our cutting-edge training arena, STEM Learning space, and dedicated guardian zone. We are overjoyed as these essential tools will open up remarkable opportunities for esports athletes and their families to thrive.
We are tremendously grateful for this grant, as it not only enables us to enhance our infrastructure but also assists us in creating a more inclusive and supportive gaming community. The support from the DRA and the community will undoubtedly contribute to the success and growth of the Dubuque Esports League, and we eagerly look forward to the bright future ahead.
About the DRA
The DRA, through its gaming and entertainment facilities provides for social, economic and community betterment and lessens the burden of Dubuque city and area government, while contributing to the growth and viability of Dubuque area tourism. The organization has been a vital part of the community since its inception in 1985 and is operated by a volunteer board comprised of 21 directors who work together to guide operations of Q Casino. The DRA holds the license for casino-gaming operations of Q Casino and is also the co-licensee for the Diamond Jo Casino, both of which are located in Dubuque. For more information on DRA and its community-minded mission, visit https://dradubuque.com/.