Gamers serve a charitable cause as the yearly speedrunning event sets a record of over $3.4 million in donations for the Prevent Cancer Foundation.
Awesome Games Done Quick, the yearly video game speedrunning event that raises money for the Prevent Cancer Foundation, has raised over $3.4 million, a new fundraising record for an event in the history of its organization, Games Done Quick. The fundraisers feature volunteers speedrunning through retro and modern games, sometimes blindfolded, while commentators expertly explain their tricks and strategies.
Games Done Quick has been bringing together gamers for a charitable cause for over ten years. They have two main events every year: Awesome Games Done Quick in early January to benefit the Prevent Cancer Foundation, and Summer Games Done Quick in support of Doctors Without Borders . Games Done Quick has also held special marathons dedicated to helping lives affected by past disasters and the current COVID-19 pandemic.
Thank you to everyone who made this marathon possible, and thank you all for your generosity & support❤️ — Games Done Quick January 16, 2022 Awesome Games Done Quick 2022 donations did a speedrun of their own, hitting their first $1 million in the shortest time in the history of the organization. According to Games Done Quick’s donation tracker, the event pulled in over 28,000 donors with over 49,000 donations. There were 149 runs throughout the entire week, including an unbelievable blindfolded playthrough of Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice.
Seeing the gaming community come together and break records is inspiring. Whether someone would be speedrunning, commentating, or watching on Twitch, they are taking part in supporting a great cause. Sometimes, streams can leave a charity speechless. It does not look like Games Done Quick is stopping their great fundraising any time soon. Their next event, the all-women speedrunning event Frost Fatales, is slated to go on from February 27th to March 5th.
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