THE HISTORY OF

GamersForHope is a fundraising marathon whose mission is to raise money for causes we believe in. The staff and volunteers organize a non‑stop gaming marathon lasting 48–72 hours, held twice a year, plus a shorter 2–6 hour event at least once a month. Over the years we have raised roughly $8,600 from more than 170 individual donations. During every event we focus on one activity: speedrunning, the art of completing a game as quickly as possible. Each marathon gives runners from around the world a chance to showcase their skills in their favorite titles. Participants also tackle special challenges and help hit donation milestones that trigger exciting moments on stream. Keep reading to learn more about the charities we support, our history and where to find us. 

Gamers Against Cancer, or GAC for short is our annual winter event to fundraise for the Stand Up 2 Cancer Foundation. It is an organization dedicated to bettering cancer prevention, diagnosis, and treatment. Find out more at: [standuptocancer.org/who-we-are].

Gamers Against Suicide, or GAS for short is our annual summer event to fundraise for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. It is an organization dedicated to saving the lives of those suffering with suicidal thoughts. Find out more at: [afsp.org/about-afsp].

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WHERE TO FIND US?

The Discord server is our main center of operations. If you want to get involved in GFH, interact with our growing community, submit speedruns or easely get updated with all of our latest news, join: [discord.gg/Y7rvFHFeuE].

Twitch is the place we stream all of our events, it is only active during those times. When our next fundraiser starts, make sure to tune in at: [twitch.tv/gfhmarathon]

Our YouTube channel is where we post most of the speedruns and fun moments that happen during our events. It’s a great way to find specific moments to rewatch or view some you may have missed. Go subscribe to us right here: [youtube.com/@gamersforhope].

Bluesky is another good way to stay in touch. We regularly share updates about upcoming events, open submissions, and the most impressive or hilarious clips from our streams. Follow us now to stay connected: [bsky.app/profile/gamersforhope.bsky.social].

Just like Bluesky, Instagram is a fun way to interact with GFH. We post about general news as well as the coolest clips from our events. Go check it out: [instagram.com/gfhmarathon].