# Charitable Week-Long Stream Events Awesome Games Done Quick Breaks Its Fundraising Record By Kalin Ned | Published 2020-01-14 | Social Good Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/awesome-games-done-quick References: [dotesports](https://dotesports.com/streaming/news/agdq-sets-event-record-with-3-1-million-raised-for-charity) & [twitch](https://www.twitch.tv/gamesdonequick/clips?filter=clips&range=7d) Awesome Games Done Quick ([AGDQ](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/agdq)) is a video game speedrun marathon that is held in the United States on a semi-annual basis. The event raises money for charity and in its most recent installment, it was able to break its all-time record with a total of $3.1 million dollars raised. The funds will go toward supporting the operations of the [Prevent Cancer Foundation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prevent-blindness). Awesome Games Done Quick celebrated its 10 year anniversary during the week-long streaming event that was to become the record-holder for charity fundraising. The final 12-hours was where "things really picked up" for the event, with many "trying to reach the last special incentives," while others were donating big — [House House](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brag-house), the game's developer, actually donated a whopping $10,000 during the run. Image Credit: Games Done Quick ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.6/10 - Popularity: 19% | Activity: 20% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Social Good](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialgood) > [Charity](https://www.trendhunter.com/charity) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Video Game Speedrun Marathons:** Disruptive innovation opportunities include incorporating live streaming and gamification elements into charity fundraising events. - **Record-breaking Charity Fundraising:** Disruptive innovation opportunities include leveraging social media and digital platforms to increase the reach and impact of charitable initiatives. - **Celebrating Milestone Anniversaries:** Disruptive innovation opportunities include using milestone events to engage audiences, boost brand awareness, and generate new fundraising opportunities. ### Who This Affects Most - **Video Gaming:** Disruptive innovation opportunities include creating platforms and events that blend gaming and charitable causes to attract and engage a wide audience. - **Nonprofit/charity:** Disruptive innovation opportunities include adopting digital fundraising strategies, leveraging social media, and partnering with gaming communities to maximize fundraising efforts. - **Digital Media:** Disruptive innovation opportunities include developing innovative streaming platforms and content formats that merge entertainment and philanthropy to drive audience engagement and revenue growth. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Charitable Esports Projects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/esports-for-good.md) - [Gamified Charity Events](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/park-beyond.md) - [Humanitarian Relief Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fortnite-charity.md) - [Humanitarian Game Bundles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stand-with-ukraine.md) - [Charitable Digital Auctions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/digital-auction.md) - [Gamer-Targeted Donor Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/virtual-donors.md) - [Charitable Esports Tournaments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brawlhalla-world-championship.md) - [Pride Month Gaming Bundles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/queer-games-bundle.md) - [Digital Fundraising Competitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-community-cup.md)