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Prevent-A-Thon @preventathon.com · 14d

The schedule is here! Come join us on stream to find out what games committee has been cooking!

✨ www.twitch.tv/preventathon ✨

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pacific @itsnotpacific.bsky.social · 17d

#PAT6 is Nov 6-9 🎉 Definitely consider applying to volunteer if you are available! It’s a great group of people and a really important cause 🩵💛

Prevent-A-Thon @preventathon.com · 20d

Prevent-A-Thon is extending the volunteer application deadline for #PAT6 to Wednesday at 11:59pm PDT.

We especially need folks for the following roles:

- socials/clip takers
- tech
- hosts
- producers

If you've already applied, go tell your friends!

forms.gle/ZFdW5H4EYWZ3...

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Prevent-A-Thon @preventathon.com · 20d

Prevent-A-Thon is extending the volunteer application deadline for #PAT6 to Wednesday at 11:59pm PDT.

We especially need folks for the following roles:

- socials/clip takers
- tech
- hosts
- producers

If you've already applied, go tell your friends!

forms.gle/ZFdW5H4EYWZ3...

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Sel 🍁 @selcouthmind.bsky.social · 21d

Please help Bean be less concerned! Get your applications in!!!

Prevent-A-Thon @preventathon.com · 21d

Bean is concerned you may not know there is only 1 day remaining to submit volunteer applications for Prevent-A-Thon 6!

Help ease the mind of Bean, and make sure your applications are in by midnight!

forms.gle/ZFdW5H4EYWZ3...

#PAT6 #Speedrunning

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Ikariosa💠 @ikariosa.bsky.social · 21d

Hey friends, please go volunteer for PAT6! Help be part of a great cause and get your foot in the door for online charity marathon events!

They are genuinely great people and will teach you so many things; I put my application in too!

Prevent-A-Thon @preventathon.com · 21d

Bean is concerned you may not know there is only 1 day remaining to submit volunteer applications for Prevent-A-Thon 6!

Help ease the mind of Bean, and make sure your applications are in by midnight!

forms.gle/ZFdW5H4EYWZ3...

#PAT6 #Speedrunning

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Prevent-A-Thon @preventathon.com · 21d

Bean is concerned you may not know there is only 1 day remaining to submit volunteer applications for Prevent-A-Thon 6!

Help ease the mind of Bean, and make sure your applications are in by midnight!

forms.gle/ZFdW5H4EYWZ3...

#PAT6 #Speedrunning

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Prevent-A-Thon @preventathon.com · Sep 9

Volunteer applications for Prevent-A-Thon 6 are open until September 21!

We are looking for volunteers in the following areas:

Comms buddy
Hosts
Donations
Producers
Socials
Clip takers
Tech
Mods
Flex

All experience levels welcome!

#pat6 #speedrunning

forms.gle/ZFdW5H4EYWZ3...

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Prevent-A-Thon @preventathon.com · Sep 9

Volunteer applications for Prevent-A-Thon 6 are open until September 21!

We are looking for volunteers in the following areas:

Comms buddy
Hosts
Donations
Producers
Socials
Clip takers
Tech
Mods
Flex

All experience levels welcome!

#pat6 #speedrunning

forms.gle/ZFdW5H4EYWZ3...

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Prevent-A-Thon @preventathon.com · Sep 7

Go check out our friends over at Fast Paced Events! Very excited to see them back running events! 💜

Fast Paced Events @fastpacedevents.bsky.social · Sep 6

Good timezone, BlueSky! As they say, we are so back. And we hope you are too. Because...
Submissions and volunteer applications are open NOW for our next event, Fast Pace for Pride 2025!
And that means it's time for a mini-thread! 🧵⬇️

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Prevent-A-Thon @preventathon.com · Aug 30

Speedrunning fan?

Enjoy charity marathons?

Volunteer at Prevent-A-Thon 6!

Whether it’s your first event or you’re an experienced veteran, we would love to have you on the crew.

🔗 forms.gle/ZFdW5H4EYWZ3...

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Charley 🔥 @charleymander.bsky.social · Sep 1

PAT RULES PLS VOLUNTEER FOR PAT

Prevent-A-Thon @preventathon.com · Aug 30

Speedrunning fan?

Enjoy charity marathons?

Volunteer at Prevent-A-Thon 6!

Whether it’s your first event or you’re an experienced veteran, we would love to have you on the crew.

🔗 forms.gle/ZFdW5H4EYWZ3...

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Prevent-A-Thon @preventathon.com · Aug 30

Speedrunning fan?

Enjoy charity marathons?

Volunteer at Prevent-A-Thon 6!

Whether it’s your first event or you’re an experienced veteran, we would love to have you on the crew.

🔗 forms.gle/ZFdW5H4EYWZ3...

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Prevent-A-Thon @preventathon.com · Aug 21

There is 48 hours left to submit runs for Prevent-A-Thon 6!

If you haven't submitted yet, be sure to submit soon so you don't miss the deadline!

oengus.io/marathon/pat6

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Prevent-A-Thon @preventathon.com · Aug 21

There is 48 hours left to submit runs for Prevent-A-Thon 6!

If you haven't submitted yet, be sure to submit soon so you don't miss the deadline!

oengus.io/marathon/pat6

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Colin Childs🍁 @phoul.bsky.social · Aug 16

It's the last weekend to apply for @preventathon.com games committee!

If you've ever wondered what the process is like, this is a great marathon to learn about it!

#PAT6

Prevent-A-Thon @preventathon.com · Jul 25

We have exciting news!

#PAT6 will be held November 6-9, 2025. Run submissions are now open!

Additionally, we are opening up Games Committee to the wider community; come help us pick the excellent games that will appear in the marathon!

🏃 oengus.io/marathon/pat6

🕹️ forms.gle/AAX5GW5bpy1M...

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Prevent-A-Thon @preventathon.com · Aug 15

Run submissions for Prevent-A-Thon 6 are open until August 24!

Whether you are an experienced runner or a first time runner, we want to see your submissions!

oengus.io/marathon/pat6

#PAT6 #speedrunning

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Prevent-A-Thon @preventathon.com · Jul 25

We have exciting news!

#PAT6 will be held November 6-9, 2025. Run submissions are now open!

Additionally, we are opening up Games Committee to the wider community; come help us pick the excellent games that will appear in the marathon!

🏃 oengus.io/marathon/pat6

🕹️ forms.gle/AAX5GW5bpy1M...

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Prevent-A-Thon @preventathon.com · Aug 11

Prevent-A-Thon 6 Games Committee applications are closing in a week!

We're still looking for a few more people to help review runs! If you're interested, please consider applying below.

forms.gle/AAX5GW5bpy1M...

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Prevent-A-Thon @preventathon.com · Jul 28

Ever wanted to help pick which games appear in a speedrunning marathon?

#PAT6 Games Committee applications are open until August 17!

Come work with a dedicated crew and help shape the schedule for Prevent-A-Thon 6!

forms.gle/AAX5GW5bpy1M...

PAT6 Games Committee Application

Please fill out this form if you are interested in applying for Games Committee for Prevent-A-Thon 6. The team will be comprised of a mix of general Prevent-A-Thon community members and staff. If you ...

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Sel 🍁 @selcouthmind.bsky.social · Jul 28

Games Committee is such an important role! Experience is helpful but not required, so if you're interested, apply!

Prevent-A-Thon @preventathon.com · Jul 28

Ever wanted to help pick which games appear in a speedrunning marathon?

#PAT6 Games Committee applications are open until August 17!

Come work with a dedicated crew and help shape the schedule for Prevent-A-Thon 6!

forms.gle/AAX5GW5bpy1M...

PAT6 Games Committee Application

Please fill out this form if you are interested in applying for Games Committee for Prevent-A-Thon 6. The team will be comprised of a mix of general Prevent-A-Thon community members and staff. If you ...

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Prevent-A-Thon @preventathon.com · Jul 28

Ever wanted to help pick which games appear in a speedrunning marathon?

#PAT6 Games Committee applications are open until August 17!

Come work with a dedicated crew and help shape the schedule for Prevent-A-Thon 6!

forms.gle/AAX5GW5bpy1M...

PAT6 Games Committee Application

Please fill out this form if you are interested in applying for Games Committee for Prevent-A-Thon 6. The team will be comprised of a mix of general Prevent-A-Thon community members and staff. If you ...

forms.gle

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Prevent-A-Thon @preventathon.com · Jul 25

We have exciting news!

#PAT6 will be held November 6-9, 2025. Run submissions are now open!

Additionally, we are opening up Games Committee to the wider community; come help us pick the excellent games that will appear in the marathon!

🏃 oengus.io/marathon/pat6

🕹️ forms.gle/AAX5GW5bpy1M...

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Prevent-A-Thon @preventathon.com · Jul 7

VODs are now available for #PAT5!

Check out the playlist below, and relive an incredible 4 days! Additionally, keep your eyes peeled for #PAT6 news soon!

youtube.com/playlist?lis...

Prevent-A-Thon 5 - YouTube

Runs, showcases and interviews from Prevent-A-Thon 5, which ran from June 5th, 2025 through June 9th, 2025.

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Prevent-A-Thon @preventathon.com · Jul 7

VODs are now available for #PAT5!

Check out the playlist below, and relive an incredible 4 days! Additionally, keep your eyes peeled for #PAT6 news soon!

youtube.com/playlist?lis...

Prevent-A-Thon 5 - YouTube

Runs, showcases and interviews from Prevent-A-Thon 5, which ran from June 5th, 2025 through June 9th, 2025.

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Prevent-A-Thon @preventathon.com · Jun 9

And with that, Preventathon 5 has come to a close! Thank you so much everyone for your generosity!!! With your support, we managed to raise a total of CA$3,615.50 for Little Warriors!!! We have sailed past the $10,000 raised amount, landing at a lifetime total of CA$11,419.50! See y'all at PAT6!!!!

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