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Origin Story

Welcome to The BLITZ Team, a vibrant non-profit born from a deep friendship and a shared commitment to honor the memory of our beloved friend lost to lupus. What began as a heartfelt tribute has blossomed into a spirited community dedicated to making a difference in the lives of those affected by this challenging autoimmune disease.

Our journey began with a group of friends united by grief and a desire to channel our sorrow into something positive. Inspired by the passions of our dear friends, we embarked on a mission to celebrate life and spread joy through the very things that brought them happiness: pop culture, cosplay, and video games.

At The BLITZ Team, we believe in the power of honoring one’s passions. Our events and initiatives reflect the unwavering spirit of our friends, serving as a colorful tapestry of fandoms, creativity, and camaraderie. From cosplay conventions to online streaming and fun, each gathering is infused with love, laughter, and a sense of purpose for helping others.

Valentine’s Day is considered a day to celebrate love. For The members of The BLITZ Team, Valentine’s Day is the anniversary of the passing of our dear friend and family, Monica Tan. On that day, she left this world too soon due to complications with her auto-immune disease. From this tragedy, we found ourselves now driven by a deep-seated commitment to support individuals and families grappling with lupus and other non-visibile auto-immune illnesses. Through our fundraising efforts and pop culture community outreach, we strive to raise awareness, give donations, and provide a fun, comforting environment for people who are suffering on the inside. For those who wish to attend cosplay shows, anime conventions, and video game tournaments, or just wish to somehow be part of the fun even when your body won’t allow you to leave the house (just as Monica’s did), The BLITZ Team is a group that supports YOU! And with that, we strive to bring the fun of pop culture and anime to you via online events, streaming, and content through our social media.

Valentine’s Day is the day we spread our love for you. Every year on Valentine’s Day, it is The BLITZ Team’s goal to donate all proceeds from the previous year to lupus research foundations!

Every dollar raised, every smile shared, and every connection made is a testament to the enduring legacy of our amazing team. Together, we stand as a beacon of hope, proving that even in the face of loss, light can be found in the bonds of friendship and the power of unwavering care and support.

Join us on our journey as we honor the past, embrace the present, and shape a brighter future for all those affected by auto-immune diseases such as lupus. Together, we can make a difference—one cosplay costume, one pop culture reference, and one act of kindness at a time.

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Background in Industry

The BLITZ Team is a group of individuals who share a 20-year+ relationship with the pop-culture community, beginning back at Oni-con 2004, where Tainaka Aya attended her first anime convention. This was one of the biggest eye-opening experiences of her teenage years, and not long after did she introduce her friends and made unbreakable bonds with them. She met some of her very best friends at anime conventions who are proud members of The BLITZ Team today!

With over 20+ cosplay costumes, Aya is more in tune and ready to break barriers in cosplay prop-making and armor creation today than ever before! We have a few Cosplay Competition wins under our belt and hope to continue to compete in the Cosplay Competition scene! The BLITZ Team members all have their own individual skills when it comes to creating cosplay, and we all work together to make amazing memories and fun costumes for the next convention!

Not only does The BLITZ Team create cosplay, but we also are avid video gamers, with multiple tournament titles held between certain members! Join us on The BLITZ Team Streams on Steam to watch us duke it out in all kinds of games, or just enjoy an evening of RPG playing.

The BLITZ Team also has a great deal of expertise in the Pokemon Trading Card scene! Follow us as we continue our Trade-up Challenge, where we are looking to finally get our hands on the one and only, Holy Grail: A First Edition Charizard! All Trade-up Challenge proceeds will also go to our lupus charity, so wish us luck in getting to the top!