Summer Games Done Quick (SGDQ) is a an annual video game speedrunning charity marathon that raises money for Médecins Sans Frontiers (MSF), also known as Doctors Without Borders in English. MSF is a truly lifesaving organization that strives to do exactly what it sounds like: put life saving care where it’s needed most, regardless of political or geographical borders. They are a global organization that responds to tragedies and emergencies all over the world without prejudice. SGDQ has raised millions of dollars every year and you can help!
I never fail to be amazed how much money these events raise. I think they’re awesome, but I really wouldn’t have thought that speedrunning of all things was popular enough to raise millions a year for charity
Speedrunning is undeniably still the bread-and-butter, but if you haven’t checked it out in a while I’d give it another look. They do more and more not-quite-speed-run things. Randomizers, showcases, rhythm games, in 2025 they even had a gaming themed concert!