Awesome Games Done Quick raises another $2.5 million for a cancer nonprofit

The week-long Awesome Games Done Quick 2025 marathon ended early Sunday morning, and organizers say it raised a total of $2,556,305 for the Prevent Cancer Foundation.

As might be expected, the event brought a good mix of skill and silliness: there was a Taxi Crazy speedrun with a live band; FunkopotamusWes played the piano during his run New Super Mario Bros. Wiiusing your head and feet to control the game via motion controls; and Dr. Doot made a Elden Ring the patrons speedrun using an electric saxophone. Yes, the saxophone did little doot doot it rings all the time.

The marathon ran continuously from January 5th to the 12th, so there are many, many more great moments besides these to catch if you missed it. Everything can be found on the .

AGDQ is one of several charity events organized by Games Done Quick each year, and next, coming in February. Highlighting black hosts and speedrunners, that event (Feb. 6-9) will raise funds for the racial justice nonprofit, Race Forward. Over the years, Games Done Quick has raised more than $54 million for various charities including Prevent Cancer Foundation and Doctors Without Borders.