Suit Up For Jack introduces the first ever May 4th Cosplayer Challenge. This Annual special event is a contest between Imperial Forces and Rebel cosplayers. Who will #SuitUpForJack more to claim victory for 2023? The event runs from April 27 to May 4th. A winning side is declared after May 4, 2023. Overall, its really a win-win event for both sides.
For years Star Wars cosplayers like the 501st and Rebel Legion have supported charities and good causes. They have raised charitable funds and made special appearances bringing smiles to fans around the world. Now they have the chance to help sick kids in their area in a special event for May 4th.
Why May the 4th?
Star Wars cosplayers have been part of Suit Up For Jack since the beginning. This participation inspired an idea. A day of an annual Star Wars cosplayer competition. May the 4th is known as Star Wars Day. Star Wars Day is a day Cosplayers celebrate in force. Obviously, the date was an easy one to select. Cosplayers are invited to donate individually or as a group between April 27th and May 4th. When they use the #SuitUpForJack hashtag in their posts they will be counted. Additionally they can contact the campaign at Suitupforjack@gmail.com to make sure there participation is counted.
Imperial or Rebel forces. Who will win this year.
A battle is brewing. Star Wars cosplayers globally will compete to see which side will #SuitUpForJack the most on May the 4th.
1. Choose your side and donate blood in cosplay in your local area.
2. Take a photo of you donating in costume while holding a #SuitUpForJack hashtag sign including your city and post it on your social media. Use the #SuitUpForJack hashtag in your post so we can count you. We will also add your city to our participation map.
3. A winning side will be announced on May 5th. Who will win?
Special awards to: Largest Group Donation, Country with the most participants, State/Region with the most participants, Group with the most first time donors.
More about SuitUpForJack
Suit Up For Jack is an ongoing global cosplayer driven blood donor campaign. The campaign is just under 2 years old. It started in London, Ontario Canada inspired by a 12 year old cosplayer. Jack has been a cosplayer since he was 5 years old. At age 12 he was diagnosed with Severe Aplastic Anemia. This disease means he cannot produce red blood cells on his own. Because he doesn’t product red blood cells, he depends on blood donation to survive. To date he has received over 140 units of blood. Jack became a blood donor advocate to help other kids like him. Jacks love of cosplay blended with his efforts to promote blood donation and Suit Up For Jack was created.
Suit Up For Jack grows Globally
The campaign has now grown to 6 countries globally. The premise is simple. Cosplayers donate blood in costume at their local donation centre. They have photos taken of the donation while holding a sign with the hashtag #SuitUpForJack on it. They post that photo on their social media accounts so other learn of the campaign. In addition to the social media posts, someone showing up in cosplay to donate blood brings attention to the need for blood. Additionally, 30% of the SuitUpForJack blood donors are first time donors. Therefore blood donor clinics love the concept.
501st vs Rebel Legion
Groups like the 501st and Rebel legions have been contacted to see if they are interested in participating. Several 501st garrisons are already on board. Texas seems to be a big player this first year. However… any Star Wars cosplayer can participate.
Participating Countries
Any country can participate in #SuitUpForJack. Currently cosplayers have participated in the USA, Germany, Canada, Scotland, England and Columbia. All countries are welcome!