Games Done Quick Hosts Disaster Relief Fundraiser
Games Done Quick is organizing a fundraiser, Disaster Relief Done Quick, to help those affected by Hurricane Helene. The event will collect donations for Direct Relief, a humanitarian aid organization that provides assistance to people affected by poverty or emergencies.
About Disaster Relief Done Quick
Disaster Relief Done Quick will take place from 11th to 13th October. Direct Relief has already offered assistance to over 50 safety net healthcare providers in the storm’s path and will continue assessing the needs of impacted areas and providing resources such as emergency medical supplies, hygiene kits, and transportation support.
Calling All Speedrunners
If you’re a speedrunner interested in contributing to the fundraiser, you can apply until midnight ET 6th October 6, 2024 (4:59 am tomorrow morning UK time) through the Games Done Quick submissions page.
About Games Done Quick
Games Done Quick is a series of charity video game marathons that feature high-level gameplay by speedrunners raising money for charity. The organization has previously raised funds for charities like AbleGamers, Doctors Without Borders, Organisation for Autism Research, Malala Fund, National Women’s Law Center, and Prevent Cancer Foundation.
Games Done Quick’s Impact
Games Done Quick’s previous event, Summer Games Done Quick 2024, concluded at the beginning of July, and the organization has raised a lifetime total of over £40m/$51m across all its events for various charities.