Games Done Quicks Disaster Relief Charity Event Explained

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Games Done Quicks Disaster Relief Charity Event Explained

As a seasoned gamer and philanthropist, I have always admired the altruistic spirit of Games Done Quick (GDQ). For over a decade, they’ve been using speedrunning as a powerful tool to raise funds for various charities, including Prevent Cancer Foundation and Doctors Without Borders. Their adaptability and empathy are truly remarkable, as they have responded to numerous crises with swift action, from the 2011 Tsunami relief for Japan to the Corona Relief Done Quick event early in 2020.

Gaming is one of the most popular hobbies and pastimes that help players entertain themselves and cope with the stresses of day-to-day life. Games Done Quick, for the last 14 years, has used speedrunning to bring relief to those in need by raising money for multiple charities. While the main events usually focus on the Prevent Cancer Foundation and Doctors Without Borders, special marathons have been held when the players behind Games Done Quick feel the need to help out other causes. One such event would be Games Done Quick Express, held at TwitchCon, which supported ten charities at once in 2018. On occasion, in response to prominent current events, Games Done Quick will fittingly speedily gather a group of speedrunners to help those affected by the effects at hand.

Games Done Quick, with its global influence, has shown compassion by supporting Japan’s Tsunami relief in 2011, and later, worldwide aid during the Coronavirus pandemic through the Corona Relief Done Quick event in early 2020. In light of Hurricane Helene’s devastation, GDQ has rallied skilled speedrunners to lend a hand promptly. Gamers eager to assist those affected by the disaster in various US states can anticipate Disaster Relief Done Quick, scheduled from October 11 to October 13.

Disaster Relief Done Quick Aims to Help With Hurricane Helene’s Devastation

Disaster Relief Done Quick Highlights How Hurricane Helene’s Impact Can’t Be Ignored

Games Done Quick typically adheres to a biannual schedule with events during the summer and winter, although they occasionally add additional events. The Flame and Frost Fatales side event focuses on women, but it doesn’t always align with their regular schedule. Additionally, the Games Done Quick Express at TwitchCon has been inconsistent in recent years, missing some editions, and there have only been a handful of charity events organized by GDQ in response to current situations since Japan Relief Done Quick in 2011.

2020 saw the rapid response event Corona Relief Done Quick, marking a break from the usual pattern of three to four Games Done Quick events annually. This shift is due to the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene, a powerful category 4 cyclone that left many affected in states like Florida, Georgia, Tennessee, North Carolina, and Virginia. Streamer Tfue and countless others were undoubtedly impacted as well. Disaster Relief Done Quick aims to support Direct Relief, an organization dedicated to aiding those in poverty during emergency situations, further demonstrating the severity of Hurricane Helene’s impact on the eastern US.

Previously, Games Done Quick (GDQ) has aided Direct Relief in two occasions – Corona Relief Done Quick and during Games Done Quick Express 2018, where it was one of the supported charities. Notably, GDQ swiftly organized Disaster Relief Done Quick following the conclusion of their Express 2024 event on TwitchCon, merely two days before Hurricane Helene made landfall. Although the upcoming October event may not reach the same level of fundraising as past Summer events like Games Done Quick and Awesome Games Done Quick, it’s evident that GDQ wishes to help those affected by the hurricane. For those who wish to watch or donate, Disaster Relief Done Quick will be streaming on Games Done Quick’s Twitch channel from October 11 at 6 PM ET until October 13 at 11:59 PM ET.

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2024-10-08 21:54