Brisk breezes, leaves crunching, pumpkin spice lattes brewing—we’re really in the thick of autumn now. Before long, we’ll be cozying up and getting ready for the holidays, and gamers certainly can’t wait. Within weeks of this blog being published, people will be nostalgic, running through Hyrule or driving through Leonida's streets. 

At Gamers Outreach, we know how valuable that gaming escape is, so we work tirelessly to make sure kids in hospitals get the playtime they deserve. Today, we’ll take a look at the impact we’ve made in the third quarter.

Before that, you can get a glimpse of this year’s objectives by looking at last year’s annual report. We’ve set goals to continue supporting our Wishlist Hospitals, grow Player 2, upgrade our infrastructure, and improve Save Point—all culminating in expanding our global footprint.

GO Kart Deliveries & Impact Update

Our planning and most active work, of course, rely on continued focus on the GO Kart program. Thanks to our new warehouse, we’ve been able to ship GO Karts at our swiftest rate.  As of the end of September, we’ve already shipped 358 GO Karts in 2026 alone. We’re well over the rate of a GO Kart a day.

That brings our active fleet to 3,022 GO Karts worldwide. That’s an estimated 24,000 play sessions a day and 8.8 million play sessions a year. That’s a lot of gaming, and it’s all thanks to our supporters.

The 358 GO Karts shipped GO Karts this year include deliveries to three new countries — Thailand, Colombia, and Austria. 

That brings us to 20 countries. To think, this all started with a canceled Halo 2 tournament.

Save Point Update

With the main goal of improving our Save Point Machines this year, we’re already well on our way.

This year, we rolled out a beta of Save Point’s latest software to fix bugs and make it faster and more intuitive for the healthcare facilities that use it. We also installed new vinyls and refreshed the machines with new capsules for the new prizes at each Save Point.

As for prizes, we’ve received over 1,000 Squishmallow Minis so kids have another fun goodie to redeem their codes for. Symbiote Studios also donated 700 plushies for our fleet of Save Points, which we’re more than thankful for.

Later this quarter, we also plan to visit Nemours Delaware to get an update on how everything is going with their staff and patients, and to see firsthand how much they love their Save Point machine. Expect to see some amazing Save Point content soon!

Player 2

Player 2 continues strong, with over 73 total volunteers across the 21 hospitals participating in the program. 

We talked about Nemours Delaware earlier, and they’ve been one of the most active supporters of the Player 2 program. Check out this infographic to see these outstanding numbers.

Many hospitals have already concluded their search for winter interns, but we’re always looking to pair new Player 2s with participating hospitals, so if you’re interested in being a Player 2 or representing a healthcare facility that would like to be part of the program, fill out this form!

GO On the Road

Our marketing team has the vital task of promoting Gamers Outreach everywhere, including hospital visits and supporting various events. Our trips to the Pacific Northwest have been a buzz lately, and last quarter was no exception.

In addition to hosting our booth at PAX West every year, we visited Alyssa Burnett’s Adult Life Center and the newly built Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital, and we were blown away by how heartwarming these visits were.

Visiting the Alyssa Burnett Adult Life Center and joining their interactive gaming and recreation class was a nice reminder that playtime isn’t just for kids. We’re adults who love video games, so sharing the experience with adult patients enjoying their own recreation was a real treat. They even humbled some of our crew in both Super Smash Bros. and Madden!

At Mary Bridge’s Children’s Hospital, we joined Halo Studios as they donated two Xbox-equipped GO Karts and captured some great content we plan to debut during Halo Fest. Master Chief joined us for the visit, leaving both the kids and hospital staff in awe of his legendary aura.

That entire trip culminated with our booth at PAX West, where we participated in the Pinny Arcade Program for the first time. Continuing the Halo theme, our booth was the only place attendees could get the exclusive Halo Infinite x Gamers Outreach pin, and it became a morning destination.

The 7th Inning Stretch

The Brewers weren't the only team setting up for a strong finish to their year. So are we!

As the year winds down, there are many ways to help kids in hospitals put their game faces on! Whether you donate or volunteer at a future event, here are some of the best ways to support Gamers Outreach!

Giving Tuesday - December 1, 2026

Giving Tuesday takes place every year on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving. It’s a global day of generosity and an ideal time to support causes you care about, especially as the holiday season kicks off.

Last year, we “Played It Forward and Powered Up Joy.” What will we do this year? Stay tuned.

Halo Fest - December 12-13 - Seattle, WA - SOLD OUT

If you end up being at the sold-out Halo Fest, we’ll be there! Halo Fest will feature our biggest booth of the year, with everything from activities to exclusive merch, including the Limited Edition Halo Infinite x Gamers Outreach pin that was so popular at PAX West! So if you’re at Halo Fest, stop by!

Jolly Jamboree - December 10-13 - Online

We’re closing things off with our quick holiday-themed streamathon before the new year! Didn’t get enough with Spooktacular? Jolly Jamboree is your chance to vibe with us and fundraise for the holidays!

Be A Part Of Monthly Gifting!

Our monthly giving program, The GRID, is for those who want to support Gamers Outreach programs year-round, and we keep making it better! By becoming a member and making a monthly donation, you’ll be able to see the impact of your support over time.

Everyone in our monthly giving program is a huge help. Monthly donations help maintain and repair GO Karts, restock Save Points, and keep programs running strong — all while providing you with exclusive updates and behind-the-scenes stories from our team. Join today!

Follow us on your social platforms!

The easiest way to get involved with Gamers Outreach is by following our social channels. We post everything from impact updates to future activations and wholesome fun!

Until next time!

Keep helping others level up!
The Gamers Outreach Crew