RagePADs plans limited Black Ice fundraiser for St. Jude and Make-A-Wish

RagePADs is teaming with Ubisoft and Rainbow Six Siege creators on a limited run of handmade Black Ice-inspired pads to raise money for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and Make-A-Wish. The 30-piece campaign turns a personal project from teen founder Maxim Harris into a charity-driven release that will not hit general retail.

Why it matters: - The campaign links a small gaming accessory brand with a major Ubisoft title and creator-led fundraising. - The effort is designed to raise money for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and Make-A-Wish. - The release also signals how RagePADs may expand into licensed gaming and esports products.

What happened: - RagePADs is coordinating with Ubisoft on a limited-edition Black Ice RagePAD inspired by Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege. - The handmade pads will be offered only through a small group of Rainbow Six creators. - Maxim Harris, the teen founder of RagePADs, will make 30 individually numbered pads for the fundraiser. - The pads are wrapped by hand in a design inspired by Siege’s Black Ice weapon skin.

The details: - Each pad takes about 45 minutes to an hour to make, according to Maxim Harris. - Harris said he sometimes has to start over if a pad does not come out right. - The pads are intended to be a unique addition to a Rainbow Six collection. - Black Ice first appeared in Rainbow Six Siege in 2016 and remains popular with players. - Harris began experimenting with customized RagePADs about eight months ago. - The first Black Ice version was made for Harris personally and stayed on his desk for months. - Xavier Harris, Maxim’s older brother, manages much of RagePADs’ social media and marketing. - Xavier Harris contacted Ubisoft after seeing the prototype and proposed a small authorized run for charity. - Maxim Harris has received treatment at St. Jude, and Make-A-Wish has also been personally meaningful to him. - RagePADs has previously donated to both organizations. - RagePADs has sold more than 1,000 units. - Orders have shipped to 47 U.S. states and 12 countries. - Harris continues building the company while receiving cancer treatment. - Harris has donated thousands of dollars to charitable causes. - Royal Penguin, Kudos, and Titanium Rolo are the first creators signed on for the campaign. - RagePADs will announce additional participants on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube. - The creators will decide how to use their pads to encourage donations. - Possible formats include auctions, raffles, and a pad signed by Rainbow Six players at a tournament in Osaka. - Some creators may feature the pads on streams, but those arrangements are still being worked out. - The Black Ice RagePAD will not be sold as a regular store item. - The limited-edition pads will not be available through any general retail release. - RagePADs plans to announce personalized RagePAD ordering soon. - The company also hopes to pursue more licensed designs in gaming, esports, and sports. - The schedule and instructions for each creator’s fundraiser will be announced over the next few weeks. - More information will be posted through RagePADs’ social channels. - The company’s website is Learn more.

Between the lines: - The project gives RagePADs a way to turn a custom fan design into a charity campaign with creator reach. - Ubisoft’s quick response suggests the brand was willing to support a small, teen-run company with a clear charitable angle. - The campaign also doubles as a proof point for RagePADs’ customization strategy. - The limited run keeps scarcity high and pushes the fundraising effort through creators instead of direct retail.

What's next: - Participating creators will announce their individual fundraising plans in the coming weeks. - RagePADs will share more creator names and campaign details on social media. - The company will soon roll out personalized RagePAD ordering. - Future licensed collaborations remain on the table if the Black Ice project gains traction.

The bottom line: - RagePADs is using a fan-favorite Rainbow Six Siege design to drive a small, creator-led charity release with outsized visibility and a clear personal mission behind it.