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"It really is accepting of of everybody": How Games Done Quick uses community to make a difference
Games Done Quick, a prominent charitable speedrunning organization, emphasizes its community-driven approach to fundraising and making a difference. Business director Ashley Farkas highlights how the collective effort of employees, runners, and audiences fosters a welcoming and impactful environment, raising millions for causes like Doctors Without Borders and the Prevent Cancer Foundation. The organization prioritizes inclusivity and creating safe spaces for all participants.
$62m raised for charity, a sanctuary for marginalised gamers, and a platform for indies: Why Games Done Quick is a beacon of hope for the gaming community
Games Done Quick (GDQ) has raised over $62 million for charities like Doctors Without Borders and the Prevent Cancer Foundation through its bi-annual speedrunning marathons. The organization has become a vital community hub, providing a safe and inclusive space for marginalized gamers, particularly the LGBTQ+ community, and also serves as a platform to showcase and boost the visibility of indie game developers. GDQ organizers aim to foster greater philanthropy within the gaming industry.
Summer Games Done Quick 2026 Raises $2.4 Million for Doctors Without Borders
The Summer Games Done Quick 2026 speedrunning marathon successfully raised over $2.4 million for Doctors Without Borders. The event, held in Minneapolis, featured numerous speedruns and raised funds through donations, with proceeds going directly to the humanitarian organization. Future Games Done Quick events include Flame Fatales, a gamescom appearance, and Awesome Games Done Quick 2027.
Summer Games Done Quick once again raises over $2 million for Doctors Without Borders
The annual speedrunning marathon event, Summer Games Done Quick, successfully raised over $2 million for Doctors Without Borders. The event took place from July 5th to July 11th.
Summer Games Done Quick 2026 raises another $2.4 million for Doctors Without Borders
Summer Games Done Quick 2026 successfully raised over $2.4 million for Doctors Without Borders, with notable speedruns including Kirby Air Ride, Balatro, and Resident Evil: Requiem. The annual event, held in Minneapolis, attracted thousands of in-person and online attendees, contributing to Games Done Quick's total charitable donations exceeding $62 million since 2010.
Summer Games Done Quick 2026 keeps things steady with $2.4M raised for Doctors Without Borders
Summer Games Done Quick 2026 successfully raised $2,408,901 USD for Doctors Without Borders, a total comparable to previous years. The week-long speedrunning marathon featured various unique runs and events, including a Tetris Tournament and a Resident Evil 3: Nemesis run on a guitar controller. Upcoming events include Flame Fatales 2026 and Awesome Games Done Quick 2027 in Atlanta.
Summer Games Done Quick 2026: Watch Day 7 here
Summer Games Done Quick 2026 is concluding its final day in Minneapolis, Minnesota, raising funds for Doctors Without Borders. The event has already surpassed $1.3 million, with the final day's schedule featuring speedruns of various games including MOUSE: P.I. For Hire, Kingdom Hearts 2: Final Mix, and Clair Obscur: Expedition 33.
Summer Games Done Quick 2026: Watch Day 6 here
Summer Games Done Quick 2026 is featuring a packed Day 6 schedule with speedruns of games like Saros, Slay the Spire 2, Balatro, Super Mario Maker 2, Resident Evil Requiem, and Resident Evil 3: Nemesis. The event is raising money for Doctors Without Borders in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and has already surpassed $987,000.
Summer Games Done Quick 2026: Watch Day 5 here
Summer Games Done Quick 2026 is underway in Minneapolis, Minnesota, raising money for Doctors Without Borders. Day 5 features a packed schedule of speedruns, including notable runs for The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom on Nintendo Switch, Elden Ring co-op, and Metroid Dread. The event has already raised over $670,000.
Say My Name: What it takes to make it to the Games Done Quick stage
The article details the author's experience preparing for and participating in an AGDQ speedrunning event, highlighting the challenges of performing a difficult kaizo ROM hack while navigating personal identity and community dynamics. It touches on the author's journey as a transgender woman in the speedrunning community, the harassment faced, and the eventual acceptance and support found.
Summer Games Done Quick 2026: Watch Day 3 here
Summer Games Done Quick 2026 is underway in Minneapolis, Minnesota, raising funds for Doctors Without Borders. The event features speedruns of various games, including highlights like "Hollow Knight: Silksong" and "Pragmata." The marathon continues through Saturday, July 11, with schedules available on the Games Done Quick website.
Summer Games Done Quick 2026: Watch Day 2 here
Summer Games Done Quick 2026 is underway in Minneapolis, Minnesota, raising money for Doctors Without Borders. The event features speedrunners tackling various games, with a detailed schedule provided for Day 2, including titles like Dragon Quest 11, Super Mario Odyssey, and Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart across multiple platforms.
One of my favourite weeks of the year is here: Summer Games Done Quick 2026 begins and anyone with a passing interest in games should dip in
Summer Games Done Quick 2026, a week-long speedrunning event featuring at least 69 games, runs from July 5th to July 12th. The event, which benefits Doctors Without Borders, will showcase speedruns of titles including Elden Ring, Super Mario Odyssey, and Hollow Knight: Silksong, with developer Andrew Shouldice attending for a Tunic run. Streams are available on Twitch and YouTube.
Summer Games Done Quick 2026: Watch Day 1 here
Summer Games Done Quick 2026 is underway in Minneapolis, Minnesota, raising money for Doctors Without Borders. The week-long speedrunning marathon features a variety of games, including Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest, Kirby Air Ride, and Absolum, with schedules available for viewers on Twitch and YouTube.
Summer Games Done Quick 2026 Returns this Sunday
Summer Games Done Quick (SGDQ) 2026, a week-long speedrunning marathon, will take place from July 5-11 in Minneapolis, benefiting Doctors Without Borders. The event will feature speedruns of various games, including Super Mario 64, Half-Life, and Balatro, and will be streamed live on Twitch and YouTube. Viewers can donate to Doctors Without Borders throughout the marathon.
Summer Games Done Quick Returns This July, Schedule Out Now
Summer Games Done Quick (SGDQ) will return from July 5-11, 2026, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, benefiting Doctors Without Borders. The event will feature speedrunners tackling games like Super Mario 64, Balatro, and Tetris, with all donations going to the charity. Last year's event raised $2.4 million.
Alanah Pearce And Rahul Kohli Launch SAROS Charity Subathon April 30th | HappyGamer
Streamers Alanah Pearce and Rahul Kohli are launching a charity subathon on April 30th to play through the game SAROS. They will stream daily from noon to 8pm until the game is completed or the subathon ends, with proceeds going to Doctors Without Borders. The event will also feature giveaways for game codes, merchandise, and prints.
