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GDQ is a fundraise in the United States that was founded mike Mike Uyama and was originally organized from the communities of [[SpeedRunsLive]] and [[Speed Demos Archive]] communities made on Janurary 1, 2010. From the Games Done Quick (GDQ) website, "Games Done Quick is a series of charity video game marathons. These events feature high-level gameplay by speedrunners raising money for charity."  

GDQ is a fundraiser in the United States that was founded mike Mike Uyama and was originally organized from the communities of [[SpeedRunsLive]] and [[Speed Demos Archive]] communities made on January 1, 2010.<ref name=>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Games_Done_Quick</ref> From the Games Done Quick (GDQ) website, "Games Done Quick is a series of charity video game marathons. These events feature high-level gameplay by speedrunners raising money for charity."<ref name="GDQ website">https://gamesdonequick.com/</ref>

==Satistics==

==Satistics==

GDQ had raised over $40+ million dollars over nearly 40 marathons and are the biggest fundraisers globally for 'Doctors Without Borders' and the 'Prevent Cancer Foundation' charities. On average they have over 3,000 people in attendance including attendees and staff.  

GDQ had raised over $40+ million dollars over nearly 40 marathons and are the biggest fundraisers globally for 'Doctors Without Borders' and the 'Prevent Cancer Foundation' charities. On average they have over 3,000 people in attendance including attendees and staff. <ref name="GDQ website">https://gamesdonequick.com/</ref>

==Marathons==

==Marathons==

Every year they have they have 2 events: their winter event, Awesome Games Done Quick (AGDQ); and their summer event, Summer Games Done Quick (SGDQ). They also have smaller marathons to support other charities throughout the year.  

Every year they have they have 2 events: their winter event, Awesome Games Done Quick (AGDQ); and their summer event, Summer Games Done Quick (SGDQ). They also have smaller marathons to support other charities throughout the year.<ref name="GDQ website">https://gamesdonequick.com/</ref>

===Awesome Game Done Quick===

===Awesome Game Done Quick===

! Dates !! Charity !! Number of Marathons !! Amount Raised Overall

! Dates !! Charity !! Number of Marathons !! Amount Raised Overall

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| Janurary 1-3, 2010 || CARE || 1 || $10,532

| January 1-3, 2010 || CARE || 1 || $10,532

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| Januray 6, 2011 - Current || Prevent Cancer Foundation || 13 || $20,763,470

| January 6, 2011 - Current || Prevent Cancer Foundation || 13 || $20,763,470

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As of November 2022

As of November 2022

| July 25, 2013 - Current || Doctors Without Borders || 10 || $18,824,286

| July 25, 2013 - Current || Doctors Without Borders || 10 || $18,824,286

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As of November 12, 2022

As of November 12, 2022

| November 15, 2020 - August 27, 2022|| Malala Fund || 4 || 477,156

| November 15, 2020 - August 27, 2022|| Malala Fund || 4 || 477,156

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As of November 12, 2022

As of November 12, 2022

Mekarazium - 2022-current

Mekarazium - 2022-current