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Desert Bus for Hope 🚌 $1.05 Million Raised in 2025
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The official profile for Desert Bus for Hope, the world's oldest & longest-running livestream charity gaming marathon, raising money for Child's Play Charity! 🌵🚌💙
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Thank you again to everyone out there! Another year down, another million raised, and so many people who will be helped because of what you've done with us this year and every other! We couldn't do this without you, and through all the laughs and the tears, we wouldn't want it any other way...
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Our new rodent son has arrived! Thanks @kbarz.bsky.social for making Rizzo and @desertbus.org for giving us the opportunity to own such an incredible piece.
November 29, 2025 at 1:40 AM
Congratulations!
It’s here! Thank you @desertbus.org! Great work @kolin.me!
November 28, 2025 at 9:05 PM
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Our raffle prize from @desertbus.org arrived: watercolor MTG tokens painted by @johnicus.bsky.social! These are BEAUTIFUL.
November 26, 2025 at 8:27 PM
Heads up for Pinny Arcade pals, DBLoon hoarders, and photobook aficionados, the Desert Bus for Hope 2025 store will be closing later this week, sometime on November 28th.

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Desert Bus For Hope
Started in 2007 by internet sketch comedy group LoadingReadyRun, Desert Bus for Hope combines video games and tedium to benefit charity. Desert Bus is the world's longest running internet-based fundra...
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November 26, 2025 at 7:14 PM
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So proud of everyone who donated, volunteered for, or just watched and enjoyed this year's @desertbus.org !!!
Wish I could have been there in person, but I did make a little cameo towards the end. 👀
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DB2025 - How's Freshy doing today?
YouTube video by DesertBusForHope
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November 25, 2025 at 12:50 AM
Desert Bus Starter Packs!

Volunteers & Guests, includes 2024: go.bsky.app/KTsRAkA
Moderation Team (by Dix): go.bsky.app/JefyU48
Crafters (by Meark): go.bsky.app/VqfvAcy
November 23, 2025 at 12:54 AM
Thank you again to everyone out there! Another year down, another million raised, and so many people who will be helped because of what you've done with us this year and every other! We couldn't do this without you, and through all the laughs and the tears, we wouldn't want it any other way...
November 21, 2025 at 9:21 PM
And as the donations go brrrrrr we have hit $1 million at #DB2025 for @childsplaycharity.bsky.social

Thank you all for your amazing support!
November 21, 2025 at 6:44 PM
desertbus.org/2025/prize/V... This is our VERY LAST giveaway of the Desert Bus for Hope 2025 run! And it's definitely worth the wait. This 1:1 scale FF7 Buster Sword replica is finally up for grabs, and if you want a chance to win...then donate $7.77 or multiples thereof by 11:45am PST!!
1:1 Scale FF VII Buster Sword Replica
This 1:1 scale recreation of the iconic Buster Sword from Final Fantasy 7 is a behemoth of a prop. Measuring a staggering 170cm (5′7″) long it's sure to impress, whether it's as a cosplay accessory...
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November 21, 2025 at 6:29 PM
Poster Live Auction Is Coming!!! At 10am PST we will be doing a live auction for this year's poster in LARGE size, drawn throughout the run by @mleelunsford.com. Make sure you're in chat and all your info is correct if you want a chance to bid on this! desertbus.org/2025/prize/K...
Large Format Desert Bus 2025 Poster
B I G P O S T E R Every year, the inimitable M. Lunsford draws a poster for Desert Bus for Hope. We sell small format versions of the poster, but we also print of one large format version of the po...
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November 21, 2025 at 5:53 PM
desertbus.org/2025/prize/D... Emily has created another knitted piece this week, and it's now up for a donation giveaway! If you want a chance to win this extremely long scarf, then donate $ 7.35 or multiples thereof by 9:50am PST!
November 21, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Our final silent auction ends in an hour! Every year we have an after party for all of us, as a celebration of our hard work for the children! And in the same manner, every year we auction off a sponsorship for the party. All proceeds still go to Child's Play, of course! This will end at 10am PST!
Desert Bus for Hope Afterparty Sponsorship
Every year we assemble the best goshdarned volunteers from around the world to help us make Desert Bus for Hope a reality. Everyone involved in Desert Bus works incredibly hard all week and to show...
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November 21, 2025 at 4:47 PM
desertbus.org/2025/prize/M... This is our last Dawn Guard giveaway, and it's a beautifully detailed Shift Clock! The interchangeable interior is ready for whatever you need! Please donate $7.45 or multiples thereof by 8:45am PST for a chance to win!
Shift Clock
Do you live in a different time zone than the bus and can never keep the shifts and hours right? You need a Desert Bus themed shift clock- A 24 hour clock with interchangeable interior clock faces!...
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November 21, 2025 at 3:46 PM
desertbus.org/2025/prize/F... Our first of two Dawn Guard giveaways has started! The winner of this prize, provided by LoadingReadyRun, receive a $250USD gift card to the LoadingReadyRun merch store. For a chance to win, donate $5.22 or multiples thereof by 7:15am PST!
LoadingReadyRun Merch Prize
LoadingReadyRun, producers of organic, free-range internet comedy, have generously donated a prize pack for Desert Bus 2025. The winner of this prize will receive a $250USD gift card to the Loading...
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November 21, 2025 at 2:18 PM
Donation Drive!

Helldivers 2 Cross-body Backpack desertbus.org/2025/prize/D...

$8.41/multiples thereof until 5:50AM PST #DB2025
Helldivers 2 Cross-body Backpack
“Listen up, soldier. This isn’t your average civvie satchel. This is tactical fashion for those who walk the razor’s edge between stylish and unstoppable.” Forged for the field. Built for the bold....
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November 21, 2025 at 12:26 PM
Donation Drive!

Cozy Shift Dragon Scale Crochet Set desertbus.org/2025/prize/S...

$7.30/multiples thereof until 4:20AM PST #DB2025
Cozy Shift Dragon Scale Crochet Set
Prepare yourself for gaming (or Desert Bus watching!) at any time of the day with this set of dragon scale crochet items themed to the Desert Bus shifts. You'll have a long lasting warm drink in th...
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November 21, 2025 at 10:58 AM
Donation Drive!

Bob-omb Battlefield Painting desertbus.org/2025/prize/B...

$6.64/multiples thereof until 2:50AM PST #DB2025
Bob-omb Battlefield Painting
Hello, it's-a me. I am here with this lovely Bob-omb Battlefield painting. This is a chance to own a piece of Mushroom Castle. This 20in by 20in painting was lovingly crafted with acrylic paint, po...
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November 21, 2025 at 9:22 AM
Donation Drive!

Custom Desert Bus Dice Set desertbus.org/2025/prize/P...

$7.50/multiples thereof until 1:20AM PST #DB2025
Custom Desert Bus Dice Set
This set of sharp edge polyhedral dice made to depict the arduous journey of the bus to its destination at Las Vegas. Each die showing a differing stage of the 360 mile (580 km) trip, from a lonely...
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November 21, 2025 at 8:19 AM
This is it! Final Donation Drive for Night Watch #DB2025

Get in your donations of $6.33/multiples thereof for the next 44 minutes for a chance to win the MTG Mana Symbols Tufted Rug.
MTG Mana Symbols Tufted Rug
We all know the Desert Bus crew is crazy for MTG! Whether you’ve been slinging cardboard since the '90s or you're a new player who just picked up your first Final Fantasy and Spider-Man cards, this...
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November 21, 2025 at 6:30 AM
Get in those good news story!
November 21, 2025 at 4:17 AM
Donation Drive!

$7.77/multiples thereof for the next 65 minutes for the chance to win the gorgeous #FF7 Gold Saucer Tourism Poster

#DB2025 #FinalFantasy7
FF7 Gold Saucer Tourism Poster
If you hear midi organ music in your head right now, this painting is for you! Climb into your buggy and enjoy the scenic desert drive to Final Fantasy 7's iconic Gold Saucer. Watch you don't drift...
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November 21, 2025 at 4:09 AM
While you are enjoying the Late Night Dub Fight you should check out the QWLTline: A Tribute to Nsburg Silent Auction that is running until 2am PST!

You could own the stunning scenery of the Jewel of Therpston County, Nsburg, if the price is right!

#DB2025
QWLTline: A Tribute to Nsburg
The Nsburg Council for Tourism presents this poster featuring the stunning scenery of the Jewel of Therpston County (not to be confused with Jewelsburg). Marvel at the town’s most beautiful sights ...
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November 21, 2025 at 3:58 AM
And now it is time for the annual Late Night Dub Fight!

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November 21, 2025 at 3:13 AM
ETA 10 minutes until the Desert Bus 2024 Hardcover Photobook Live Auction!

Get your donor account all set up and make sure your Twitch account is linked if you are wanting to bid on this!

#DB2025
Desert Bus 2024 Hardcover Photobook #2
Lights! Camera! Still-frame! As we bus into 2025 it is nice to look back in our rearview mirror at all the glorious times before, and YOU can join us in reminiscing about Desert Bus 2024 with this ...
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November 21, 2025 at 2:51 AM
Donation drive time for the intricate and gorgeous Pokemon Energy Card Art by Knifey Knots

$5.11/multiples thereof for the next 63 minutes for your chance to win!

#DB2025 #pokemon
Pokemon Energy Card Art
Do you enjoy Pokemon TCG but not trying to find it in stock on the shelves? Have you ever pulled a basic energy card and thought,
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November 21, 2025 at 2:26 AM