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Over the course of several years, RTGame has participated in several | Over the course of several years, RTGame has participated in several fundraising events. | ||
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===Samaritans=== | ===Samaritans=== | ||
On May | On 13th May 2021, RT orchestrated a bathtub stream benefitting [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samaritans_(charity) Samaritans], a NGO providing support to people in emotional distress and aiding in suicide prevention. | ||
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===CARE International - Ukraine Relief Fund=== | ===CARE International - Ukraine Relief Fund=== | ||
On March | On 13th March 2022, RT went live in order to raise funds for the Ukrainian people in the wake of the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Russian_invasion_of_Ukraine Russian invasion of Ukraine in 2022], with the monetary beneficiary being the [[wikipedia:Care_International|CARE International]] Ukraine Relief Fund. During this stream, RT attempted to make ''Yabluchnyk'', a Ukrainian apple pie. | ||
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===Irish Cancer Society=== | ===Irish Cancer Society=== | ||
A charity stream benefitting the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Irish_Cancer_Society Irish Cancer Society] took place on March | A charity stream benefitting the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Irish_Cancer_Society Irish Cancer Society] took place on 14th March 2023. <br> | ||
The stream featured several rounds of Mario Kart 8. For every milestone reached, more Daisy-themed aspects (such as adding Daisy sound effects or designing a Daisy stream overlay) were added to the stream. Supporters quickly reached the initial donation goal of €10,000, whereupon a final unofficial goal was added. This, too, was fulfilled, leading RT to make a promise that he would cosplay as Daisy in a future stream. | The stream featured several rounds of Mario Kart 8. For every milestone reached, more Daisy-themed aspects (such as adding Daisy sound effects or designing a Daisy stream overlay) were added to the stream. Supporters quickly reached the initial donation goal of €10,000, whereupon a final unofficial goal was added. This, too, was fulfilled, leading RT to make a promise that he would cosplay as Daisy in a future stream. | ||
Revision as of 21:28, 18 October 2023
Over the course of several years, RTGame has participated in several fundraising events.
Yogscast Jingle Jam
Starting in December 2018, RT took part in the yearly Yogscast Jingle Jam Christmas Charity.
| Date | Game | Beneficiary | VOD |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th December 2018 | Cities: Skylines | Multiple Organizations | Yogscast Live |
| 11th December 2018 | Multiple Games | Multiple Organizations | Yogscast Live |
| 12th December 2018 | Multiple Games | Multiple Organizations | Yogscast Live |
| 3rd December 2019 | Minecraft | Multiple Organizations | RTGame Stream Archive |
| 13th December 2019 | Multiple Organizations | ||
| 16th December 2019 | Multiple Organizations | ||
| 17th December 2019 | Multiple Organizations | ||
| 5th December 2020 | Minecraft | Multiple Organizations | RTGame Stream Archive |
| 12th December 2020 | Minecraft | Multiple Organizations | RTGame Stream Archive |
| 2nd December 2021 | Minecraft (Jingle Jam 2021 Stream Build) | Whale and Dolphin Conservation | Yogscast Live |
| 4th December 2021 | Mario Kart 8 | Whale and Dolphin Conservation | RTGame Stream Archive |
| 5th December 2021 | Sid Meier's Civilization VI | Whale and Dolphin Conservation | RTGame Stream Archive |
| 8th December 2021 | Hitman 3 & Animal Crossing: New Horizons | Whale and Dolphin Conservation | RTGame Stream Archive |
| 2nd December 2022 | Switch Sports | Whale and Dolphin Conservation | Yogscast Live |
Initiated by RTGame
Samaritans
On 13th May 2021, RT orchestrated a bathtub stream benefitting Samaritans, a NGO providing support to people in emotional distress and aiding in suicide prevention.
CARE International - Ukraine Relief Fund
On 13th March 2022, RT went live in order to raise funds for the Ukrainian people in the wake of the Russian invasion of Ukraine in 2022, with the monetary beneficiary being the CARE International Ukraine Relief Fund. During this stream, RT attempted to make Yabluchnyk, a Ukrainian apple pie.
Irish Cancer Society
A charity stream benefitting the Irish Cancer Society took place on 14th March 2023.
The stream featured several rounds of Mario Kart 8. For every milestone reached, more Daisy-themed aspects (such as adding Daisy sound effects or designing a Daisy stream overlay) were added to the stream. Supporters quickly reached the initial donation goal of €10,000, whereupon a final unofficial goal was added. This, too, was fulfilled, leading RT to make a promise that he would cosplay as Daisy in a future stream.
Other Charity Involvements
Whale and Dolphin Conservation
Multiple of the Jingle Jam streams benefitted Whale and Dolphin Conservation. Notably, the dolphin Charlie was named via the charity's 'adoption' program.
On 18th October 2023, RTGame was announced as an ambassador for the Whale and Dolphin Conservation.[1]
Miscellaneous
On 14th November 2020, RT joined a collaborative Minecraft livestream benefitting Oceana, a ocean conservation organization. The stream was part of the yearly Love Tropics livestream event.[2]
On 6th February 2021, RT joined a collaborative Stardew Valley livestream benefitting Crisis, a charity combating homelessness.[3][4]