Game Heroes
Take part in a sponsored gaming challenge to do whatever it takes to support people living with cancer.
Are you ready to take on your own gaming challenge? Level up your gaming to make a real impact for people living with cancer.
Become a GAME HERO - where your gaming is your superpower!
What's involved
Choose a date and get ready to be part of a gaming fundraiser like no other!
Simply sign up here, grab your favourite game, select a date that works for you, and get fundraising! You can either play as a team or go solo.
Whether you're a speedrunner, a completionist, or just a gamer looking for a challenge, you can do a gaming fundraiser that suits you. It's a chance to demonstrate your gaming prowess and connect with others who do whatever it takes for people living with cancer.
How it works
Create your fundraising page
Set a date for your gaming marathon
Gather your virtual squad or go solo
Stream your gaming marathon and get sponsored
On the day
Look after yourself
Online safety
Conduct
FAQs
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How do I register?Sign up on the form here and start your gaming journey today! If you prefer, there is also an option to create a fundraising page on JustGiving to take part.
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What do I need to do?
Hit the sign up button and register! Then it’s up to you. Gather your virtual squad or go solo. Go for a 24-hour marathon or do it in big chunks. Stream the mayhem and madness on Twitch, or live tweet it.
The only essential is to let ALL your people know you’re taking on this challenge for a great cause, so they can donate and support you like the hero you are!
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When can I hold my event?
We think 24 hours is the ultimate challenge but you can choose how you complete it. So, feel free to set yourself a good and achievable challenge – not forgetting, of course, that you’ll need to take breaks to stay fuelled, hydrated and comfortable.
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How do I stream my event?
However you would like! Check out the Tiltify Twitch Stream Guide if you need further support.
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Can I set up a team page?
If you’d like to set up a team page, one member of the team can register in the teams name or alternatively each team member can register individually.
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How do I raise money?
Easy. Register and set up your page here! When it’s ready, share on social media to show people how you are making an impact! It’ll have all the details of the challenge you’re taking on – and lets people sponsor you and donate straight to Macmillan, quickly and easily online.
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What is Gift Aid and am I eligible?
Make every £1 worth 25p more at no extra cost to you. It’s just a little box to tick but Gift Aid makes a huge difference when it comes to how much money we can raise to support people living with cancer.
To be eligible to add Gift Aid to your donation, you must be a UK taxpayer and understand that if you pay less income tax and/or capital gains tax then the amount of gift aid claimed on all donations made in that tax year it’s your responsibility to pay any difference.
This option will be there on your fundraising page, but if you could mention it to your sponsors, you could help raise much more money to support people living with cancer. Find out more about Gift Aid.
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Where will the money go?
The money you raise will help provide physical, emotional and financial support to people whose lives have been affected by cancer.
Find out more about how the money you raise will help us to continue to whatever it takes.
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Can under 18s take part?
Game Heroes is only open to participants aged 18 and over. Macmillan takes the safety and wellbeing of children seriously.
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Got another question or need to cancel your event?
You can email us at fundraising@macmillan.org.uk or call us on 0300 1000 200.