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technology3 days ago•6 min saved

AGDQ 2026 ends with £1.8m for cancer charity and a 70-player SM64 relay

Awesome Games Done Quick 2026 wrapped in Pittsburgh with about £1.8m ($2.44m) raised for the Prevent Cancer Foundation, highlighted by a 70-player Super Mario 64 relay that finished in 1:55:53 and streamed live on Twitch/YouTube; the event also featured a Pokémon Emerald speedrun and sets the stage for the next GDQ in Minneapolis in February to raise funds for Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières. Since 2010, GDQ events have raised more than $60m for various charities.

via Eurogamer|

#agdq-2026 #charity #prevent-cancer-foundation

gaming3 days ago•54 min saved

GDQ charity speedruns spotlight tiny indie games

The Games Done Quick charity speedrunning marathon doubles as a launchpad for small indie games, giving titles like Bat to the Heavens and Small Saga crucial exposure to tens of thousands of viewers, boosting sales and wishlists through Twitch buzz and community chatter—though developers warn such attention may come with tradeoffs beyond the charitable focus.

via The Verge|

#charity #games-done-quick #gaming

world8 days ago•3 min saved

Steelers Fans Support Tyler Loop Amid Missed Kick and Online Backlash

After a missed field goal and online vitriol directed at Ravens kicker Tyler Loop, Steelers fans rallied to support a charity he endorses, raising over $6,000 in just 36 hours, demonstrating community kindness and turning a negative moment into a positive impact.

via Pittsburgh Post-Gazette|

#charity #fundraising #online-support

entertainment8 days ago•4 min saved

Mickey Rourke's Management Sets Up Crowdfunding for Rent, Actor Denies Involvement

Mickey Rourke clarified that he did not set up a GoFundMe to pay his rent; it was created by his management team out of desperation after his eviction notice, and he plans to take legal action to address the situation.

via Deadline|

#charity #entertainment #eviction

local-news9 days ago•3 min saved

Manchester Homeless Village Seeks Curtains and Bedding Donations

A new homeless village with 40 modular homes is being built in Manchester's Castlefield area, supported by local businesses and charities, and is seeking donations of furnishings like curtains and bedding to complete the apartments.

via BBC|

#charity #community #homelessness

world10 days ago•2 min saved

Charity Reports One-Third of Londoners Face Hygiene Poverty

A charity reports that nearly one-third of Londoners aged 16-55 cannot afford basic hygiene products, leading to significant impacts on their daily lives and opportunities, with calls for coordinated efforts to end hygiene poverty.

via BBC|

#basic-hygiene #charity #cost-of-living

entertainment12 days ago•1 min saved

Guide to Watching Awesome Games Done Quick 2026

Awesome Games Done Quick 2026 is a week-long charity event starting January 4, featuring 24/7 speedruns of popular and classic games, streamed live on Twitch to benefit the Prevent Cancer Foundation.

via Engadget|

#agdq2026 #charity #entertainment

human-interest14 days ago•1 min saved

Viral Doorman Supports Homeless Community

LivingNoel Maguire, a 42-year NYC doorman, has gone viral on TikTok for his ongoing efforts to help the homeless through donations and outreach, including giving essentials from his car and volunteering weekly, driven by a genuine love for connecting with people.

via ABC News|

#charity #doorman #homelessness

entertainment15 days ago•2 min saved

Taylor Swift Boosts Charitable Efforts for Children in Kansas City and Nashville

Taylor Swift has made multiple generous donations this holiday season, including to Kansas City's Operation Breakthrough, supporting youth in poverty, and other charities like the American Heart Association and Feeding America, continuing her long-standing commitment to philanthropy.

via FOX4KC.com|

#charity #donation #entertainment

entertainment16 days ago•1 min saved

'Diff'rent Strokes' Actress Melanie Watson Dies at 57

Melanie Watson Bernhardt, known for her role on 'Diff’rent Strokes' and who was born with brittle bone disease, has died at age 57 in Colorado Springs, after recent hospitalization for bleeding. She retired from acting to help found a charity training service dogs.

via MassLive.com|

#actress #charity #diffrent-strokes

world16 days ago•1 min saved

Tameside Marathon Runner Faces Illness in India

Hannah Cox, a Tameside woman running 100 marathons in 100 days across India for charity and in memory of her father, has faced challenges from extreme heat and illness, including a hospital stay, but remains resilient in her mission.

via BBC|

#charity #heat #india

local18 days ago•1 min saved

Fleetwood's Christmas Dinners for the Lonely Earn Royal Praise

Heather Johnstone from Fleetwood, Lancashire, was praised by the Princess of Wales for her work organizing Christmas dinners for the lonely, which have grown to serve over 250 people annually since 2019. She was invited to a Royal Carol Service at Westminster Abbey, where she lit a candle and spoke with the princess, highlighting her efforts to create a community-focused Christmas event that welcomes everyone, including the homeless and elderly.

via BBC|

#charity #christmas #community

world18 days ago•1 min saved

Bristol Jazz Artists Recreate Old Duke Record for Charity

A group of Bristol jazz musicians recreated the 1979 LP 'Jazz At The Duke' recorded at the Old Duke pub to raise funds for the Bristol Jazz Festival, featuring original artists and celebrating the venue's legacy.

via BBC|

#bristol #charity #jazz

world19 days ago•1 min saved

Palestinian Charity Single Tops Christmas Download Charts

A charity single supporting Palestine, titled 'Lullaby,' became the best-selling download of Christmas week in the UK, surpassing major artists and raising tens of thousands of pounds for Gaza. Despite Kylie Minogue's 'XMAS' securing the official Christmas number one, 'Lullaby' topped the UK Downloads Chart, featuring collaborations from notable UK and Palestinian musicians. All profits support Palestinian-led organizations through the Together For Palestine Fund.

via TheNational.scot|

#charity #download-chart #gaza

health-and-wellness20 days ago•2 min saved

Solo Cyclist Celebrates Christmas on Mount Snowdon

Phil James, a recovering alcoholic and mental health advocate, is cycling alone to the summit of Snowdon while eating Christmas dinner to raise awareness about loneliness and mental health issues during the festive season, with proceeds supporting the MATE charity and encouraging others to check on those suffering.

via BBC|

#charity #cycling #health-and-wellness