Help Halo Pro Naded Make His Comeback

Since 2004, Halo has been my life. I'm a Halo World Championship MVP and MLG champion, and I've spent thousands of hours competing, streaming, attending events, and connecting with this incredible community.

If you've ever watched me compete, played against me, supported my streams, or spent time hanging out in chat, you've been part of my journey.

After more than two decades dedicated to Halo, I'm asking for your help to rebuild my future and give something meaningful back to the community that helped make my career possible.

How I Got Here

In 2021, just before Halo Infinite launched, my life and career changed almost overnight.

Following allegations that I've publicly disputed numerous times, including claims involving an NDA, I lost the opportunity to offer Halo Twitch Drops, my place in the HCS Grassroots program, and my spot in the Forerunner program. Those opportunities never returned. With them went a significant portion of my income, partnerships I'd spent years building, and much of the momentum behind my career.

The impact was devastating. I fell into a deep depression, and there were days when I wasn't sure how I would find my way back.

But I never gave up on Halo.

In 2023, I sold nearly everything I owned, eliminated as many expenses as possible, and spent more than a year streaming nearly every part of my life just to keep the lights on.

Even after making those sacrifices, new challenges kept coming. Year after year, I had to find ways to survive financially while continuing to do what I love.

Through all of it, I never stopped creating content, playing Halo at a high level, or trying to bring the best entertainment I could to the people who continued supporting me.

My faith in God carried me through my darkest moments. When I felt like I'd lost almost everything, I leaned on Him for the strength to get up and keep fighting every day. I believe there's a purpose behind everything I've experienced, and I believe this comeback is part of that purpose.

Where I Am Today

For the first time in years, I genuinely feel like my life is moving in the right direction.

I'm healthier, I'm with a woman I love deeply, and I'm more motivated than I've been in a very long time.

But I'm still dealing with the financial consequences of everything that happened. The debt I've accumulated over the years continues to keep me in survival mode when what I really want is to move forward, grow, and build something that lasts.

I don't want the next chapter of my life to be about simply getting by. I want it to be about rebuilding my career, creating great content, and helping the Halo community thrive.

What Your Support Will Do

My fundraising goal is $100,000, divided equally between two purposes: rebuilding my life and career, and supporting the Halo community.

50% — Supporting and Growing the Halo Community

I want to give back to the same Halo community that gave me my start more than two decades ago.

Half of the funds received will be dedicated to supporting community activities, helping organize events, and creating opportunities that bring Halo players together.

My goal is to help strengthen the grassroots Halo scene by supporting online community events, collaborative projects, educational activities, and the resources needed to keep players engaged and connected.

This includes helping cover event organization, broadcasting and production costs, technical equipment, event staffing, and other expenses directly related to hosting and improving community activities.

I also want to support the organization and production of community LAN events where possible, helping create memorable experiences for players who share the same passion for Halo.

Community events supported by this fundraiser will be open to participants without requiring a donation. Funds will be used exclusively for the event organization, broadcasting, production, equipment, staffing, and other community-related expenses described above.

My vision is to create more opportunities for players of all skill levels to connect, improve, enjoy Halo, and be part of something positive.

After everything this community has given me, I want to help build something that benefits Halo for years to come.

50% — Rebuilding My Life and Career

The other half will help me recover financially and continue doing what I've dedicated my life to.

This includes paying down accumulated debt, covering essential living expenses while I regain financial stability, and upgrading the equipment necessary to continue streaming and creating content full-time.

The goal isn't just to get through another difficult year. It's to build a sustainable future where I can focus on creating, competing, entertaining, and contributing to Halo for years to come.

I want to put myself in a position where I'm no longer constantly worried about surviving financially and can instead focus on growing, improving, and continuing to do what I love.

Transparency and Updates

Transparency matters to me.

My goal is to raise $100,000, with half allocated to each purpose. After GoFundMe's transaction processing fees, the funds actually received will be divided equally between these two goals. This same 50/50 split will apply even if the fundraiser doesn't reach its full goal.

I will personally manage the funds, using my portion for the financial and career expenses described above and the community portion for the Halo-related activities and event expenses outlined here.

I'll keep records of community-related spending and share updates here and on X at @Naded so supporters can follow the progress of the fundraiser and see how those funds are being used.

I want everyone who supports this journey to know what they're helping make possible.

Can't Donate? You Can Still Make a Difference

I completely understand that not everyone is in a position to contribute financially.

Sharing this fundraiser, posting it in a Discord server, telling a friend, or simply showing up to support my streams can make a real difference.

Every share helps this reach someone new, and every bit of support helps keep this journey moving forward.

I'll continue streaming, improving myself, chasing my goals, and doing everything I can to entertain and bring people together through Halo.

Thank You for Believing in Me

To everyone who has supported me through the highs and lows of my career, I cannot thank you enough.

I've dedicated 22 years of my life to Halo. I've experienced incredible victories, unforgettable moments, and some of the hardest challenges I've ever faced.

But after everything, my love for this game and its community hasn't changed.

I'm not ready to walk away. I still have so much more I want to accomplish, so much more I want to give back, and so much more I believe I can contribute.

This isn't just about recovering from the past. It's about building a better future.

Whether you donate, share this page, or simply continue supporting me, thank you for being part of my journey.

I've given Halo 22 years of my life, and I'm not done yet.

— Brett "Naded" Leonard

Follow the Comeback

Twitch: https://twitch.tv/Naded

YouTube: https://youtube.com/Naded

X: https://x.com/Naded