Guild Mortgage Sponsors Ability360 at the Independence Cup Gaming Tournament in Arizona

San Diego – Aug. 14, 2025 – Guild Mortgage, a nationally recognized mortgage lender delivering the promise of home from coast to coast*, supported Ability360 as a sponsor in the 2025 Independence Cup gaming tournament on July 12 and 13.

As part of its mission in fostering community involvement and honoring diversity, Guild chose to partner with Ability360 in pursuit of these shared values. Through sponsorship, Guild’s participation helped alleviate travel and transportation costs for the tournament participants, levelling the playing field for players and their families.

This year’s Ability360 Independence Cup, presented by Q9, combined 32 player teams from across the globe for a day jampacked with e-sports gaming. The tournament is an inclusive event catered to gamers of all abilities and demonstrates gaming’s power in bringing together players from different backgrounds, regardless of medical conditions.

“Guild Mortgage was proud to be a Booster Sponsor for Ability360’s third annual Independence Cup,” said Doug Jameson, Regional Vice President of the Desert Mountain Region at Guild Mortgage. “This was a virtual gaming event that had teams from around the world competing in an elimination-style tournament for two days. Ability360 has an amazing track record of promoting programs to empower those living with disabilities, so they can continue living independent lifestyles in the Phoenix community.”

Ability360 is a non-profit based in Phoenix that works towards improving the quality of life for people with disabilities and their families through community programs and events that amplify awareness. The non-profit’s ultimate mission is empowering people with the resources and relationships they need to live life on their own terms.

By living and working alongside customers in their neighborhoods, and by partnering with nonprofits like Ability360, Guild hopes to emphasize the importance of connection, respect and celebration for diversity throughout all communities.