Event Overview
- The Awesome Games Done Quick 2025 event successfully raised over $2.5 million for the Prevent Cancer Foundation, surpassing the previous year’s total by $100,000.
- This initiative focuses on supporting cancer research, emphasizing early detection and prevention while promoting outreach programs.
- A highlight of the event was an engaging 18-minute speedrun of Crazy Taxi, which garnered more than $24,000 in donations.
Impact of AGDQ 2025 on Cancer Research
From January 5 to January 13, 2025, the Awesome Games Done Quick (AGDQ) event raised an impressive total of over $2.5 million for the Prevent Cancer Foundation, marking an increase of over $100,000 compared to AGDQ 2024. This annual winter event is a staple for the Games Done Quick (GDQ) organization, featuring speedruns of various games, including fan favorites like Crazy Taxi and Super Metroid.
History and Significance of GDQ
Scheduled each January, AGDQ is one of the two prominent events organized by GDQ, the other being Summer Games Done Quick held in July. In addition to these flagship events, GDQ also conducts smaller initiatives throughout the year, such as Frame Fatales and GDQ Express, to maintain engagement with the community. Notably, in October 2024, GDQ arranged an impromptu Disaster Relief Done Quick event, collecting over $45,000 in just over two days to support Direct Relief after Hurricane Helene struck the Southeastern US.
AGDQ 2025 Highlights and Unique Features
The AGDQ 2025 event took place in Pittsburgh, commencing with a speedrun of Pikmin on the Nintendo Switch, completed within an hour by renowned speedrunner Ray0ken. The collaboration between GDQ and the Prevent Cancer Foundation has been fruitful, resulting in over $26 million raised for cancer research through various events over the years.
ðŸ\u008f\u0081TIMEðŸ\u008f\u0081 #AGDQ2025 has raised a total amount of $2,556,305 for @preventcancer! Thank you to everyone who made this marathon possible, and to all of you for your amazing generosity & support. See you all next time at #SGDQ2025!! 💙 p.s. THANK YOU PRIZE WIZARD pic.twitter.com/Os3GRhC8Mc — Games Done Quick 🔜 #AGDQ2025 (@GamesDoneQuick) January 12, 2025
A standout moment was the Crazy Taxi run led by speedrunner Chuckles825. Given the game’s reliance on copyrighted music, typical streaming would face substantial restrictions. However, during AGDQ, a live band performed renditions of the original soundtrack, creating a unique atmosphere that captivated viewers and raised over $24,000 in the process.
Conclusion and Upcoming Events
The closing event for AGDQ 2025 was an exhilarating four-player race of the SNES classic Super Metroid, with two players finishing just a second apart, illustrating the competitive spirit of the participants. The GDQ organization is set to continue its mission of raising funds for charitable causes, with the next event, Summer Games Done Quick 2025, scheduled for July 6 in Minneapolis, benefiting Doctors Without Borders.
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