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We here at Desert Bus for Hope wanted to give a shout out to @riotgames for their contributions to our prizes! We got three amazing collections of Riftbound for giveaways, and we really appreciate their help in raising money for Child’s Play!

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Important note. I made the button before I knew what Jigpaw was up to. Tonight was just glorious serendipity.

Our Sponsor Photic Media is responsible for making us all look so good in the 2026 behind the scenes photos and photo book. We love working with them and recommend you hire them for your own photography or videography needs! photic.media

At Zeta we like to don our most Dramatic outfits and karaoke all night. It's an experience you too can enjoy in the immaculate Disco Elysium: Final Cut Collector's Edition that we are giving away. Donate $8.24 or multiples of that until entries are closed at 5:30am. desertbus.org/2026/prize/1...

And soon after we're also beginning our art challenge for the day. It's spooky season here at the Moonbase, and we wanted to celebrate that by having a pumpkin carving contest! Or a turnip. Or a carrot? You can find all of the details on the blog, the prize is a db2026 shirt, and it ends at 10pm PT.

Happy Tuesday evening from Night Watch, we're ready for our first giveaway! We've got these boxes of Riftbound up, a perfect collection for a group of friends to hang for an evening and play together. If you'd like a chance to win, donate $6.21 or multiples thereof by 7:45pm PT!

Yall want new @desertbus.org photos? Well, you’ve got it! Phresh Photos at photos.desertbus.org

Today's Silent Auctions are linked by their long histories. Whether it's a two century old parlor game themed after Hades 2, Frieren's Millenia long cycle of kindness or The Primarchs of 40,000 yearsin the future rendered as the Major Arcana! Get your bids in at desertbus.org/2026/prizes/...

These pieces of true DB history can come home to you for entries of $8.99 and multiples thereof. Go to desertbus.org to donate.

We were deeply saddened to learn of the passing of long time bus rider Todd Williams (Chimera8990) His family graciously donated many items from his extensive collection back to us so we could continue to raise money in his name for a cause he was so passionate about.

During the first half of the marathon, PJ collected pictures of the crew's meals, with consent, of course. Anyways, I (also PJ) would like for you to vote for your favourite amongst each pairing. Thanks! forms.gle/M181NFjHMVV699w1A

During the first half of the marathon, PJ collected pictures of the crew's meals, with consent, of course. Anyways, I (also PJ) would like for you to vote for your favourite amongst each pairing. Thanks!

But Desert Bus, isn't Persona 30 years old? WHY YES IT IS! So we're exceptionally lucky to have this 15 LP Record collection from iam8bit! With just over 8.5 hours of funky off-beat music from the games it's a must have for any hardcore collector.

The face of the mythical, whimsical Esquie, complete with his illustrious banner can adorn your living room, game room or preferred mansion wall. This Fantastical Francophone Friend is over 1.5 metres tall and is presented in embroidery, acrylic and vegan silk.

Step aside all ye landlocked Planeswalkers! The Wizards of the Coast are here! World famous for D&D, Magic the Gathering and so much more! They are proud to be a long time sponsor for Desert Bus for Hope and we're happy to have them! Thanks Wizards!

Friend, Companion, Warrior, Daily Commute. 200 hours of Needle Felting brings you this one-of-a-kind sculpture of Appa, made entirely by hand. Words can't do this justice, so we're fortunate indeed to have pictures to show just how BIG this guy is.

You could be it's owner at today's live Auction! Come get your bids in at desertbus.org

Some say that her command of the English language is so vast she can make Grammar behave itself. Come say hi at desertbus.org!

It's Double Captain Maria Bartholdi! Why Double Captain? Because we saw she put Captain as her occupation and thought that was funny enough to give her another honorary Captaincy. Comedienne, Improviser, Podcaster, Writer and Host extraordinaire;

Every donation of $10.01 or multiples thereof gives you entries to win! Go to desertbus.org to donate!

Wizards of the Cost has generously given us this whole UNCUT sheet of Lorwyn Eclipsed Lands to give away to one lucky viewer! Whether it's the wistful tranquility of Lorwyn or the twisted bramble of Shadowmoor that calls to you, Land Ownership is within your reach!

Tune in to desertbus.org and let's see how long these wheels stay on!

Halfway home with so far to go! Happy 4lpha Flight everyone! Today we have a very special call in from the incomparable Maria Bartholdi, a truly massive needlefelt drop and giveaways guaranteed to make you feel Whee! In addition, Beys will Blade, Masters will mind and bits will be punched!

Be warm, cozy and fashionable in this breath-taking Shift Hat and Scarf set! Show off your love of the bus and being comfortable by getting in your bids by 12pm PST #db20 #db2026

Do you want to carry Desert Bus with you everyday? Do you have many things and stuffs to transport? Well here is the silent auction for you! Get your bid in for the gorgeous hand felted Desert Bus Crossbody Bag by 12pm PST #db20 #db2026

And don't sleep on the silent auctions! We have the beautiful Hornet, the warrior princess from Hollow Knight: Silksong as a crocheted doll. Get in your bids before 12pm PST #db20 #db2026

Time for the coziest giveaway of the shift! Get in your donations for this HUGE (!) hand crocheted Desert Bus For Hope 2026 blanket. Fall to sleep and wake up cocooned in the bus $7.47/multiples thereof for the next hour desertbus.org/donate #db20 #db2026

And just like that we hit $500,000 for @childsplaycharity.bsky.social this year! We sang Africa (as is tradition) for all of your amazing support! desertbus.org/donate

Giveaway time for the awesome @riftbound.riotgames.com Radiance complete set! This bundle is great for newcomers and the experienced Riftbound players, with two premade bundles, boosters, playmats and more! $5.23/multiples thereof in the next 43 minutes desertbus.org/donate #db20 #db2026

Art Challenge Time! Can you make James (and any other Dawn Guard crew if you want) into a KPop star? Show us for the chance to win a #DB2026 shirt! All the details can be found on the blog! #db20

First Giveaway of the shift! Do you like the RPG Daggerheart? Do you enjoy Critical Role? Then get in your donations for your chance to win a SIGNED copy of the Daggerheart Core Rule Book $6.56/multiples thereof for the next 42 minutes! #db20 #db2026 desertbus.org/donate

Want to remember this amazing run and the fact the bus has been going for twenty (20!!) years? Check out the store for two (2!!) different shirts, pins, keychain, photo book, poster and DBloon! Part of the proceeds go to Child's Play! #db20 #db2026 store.desertbus.org

Good Morning Desert Bus! Dawn Guard reporting for duty! We have Matcha pong courtesy of Jared from JagaSilk, Family Feud, amazing giveaways and an art challenge! Come hang out! twitch.tv/desertbus #db20 #db2026

Zeta would like you to accessorize your ttrpg setup with these gorgeous woodturned pieces. This giveaway includes a matching pen and mechanical pencil, a canarywood dice tray, and a dice tube fashioned from flaming box elder! Donate $7.44 before 5:30am to enter! desertbus.org/2026/prize/1...

Our Sponsor Fangamer has been with us for so long, and thanks to them we've been able to have amazing shirts for many years. We here at Desert Bus For Hope always appreciate their help, and their money drops ❤️ So make sure to check out their site (and buy a shirt while you're there if you can!)

It’s bed time for this photographer. This is also your reminder to see all the latest photos from @desertbus.org at photos.desertbus.org

Long time Sponsor @pegasusgames.bsky.social is supporting the bus from Wisconsin! If you're in the Madison area stop on by to get yourself some tabletop games or collectibles and let them know we are eternally grateful for their support!

what are YOU donating for #DB2026

The hour has switched over, and we've got new Silent Auctions to look at! We've got two going right now: A pair of painted Castlevania Goblets and a hand-crafted quilt based on the Magic the Gathering Sol RIng card. Go check these out on the site, they end at 4am PT! desertbus.org/2026/prizes/...

Hey everyone this is your last chance warning that we have a live auction coming up! Make sure you get in chat and check your donor account. We'll see you in there

Next up a giveaway! And it's more Magic cards! This is three sets of Secret Lairs: Avatar the Last Airbender, Marvel, and Dungeons and Dragons. If you'd like a chance to win, then go donate $8.13pm PT by 7:40pm PT.

Also as a reminder, make sure your account is up to date and that you have your Twitch account connected to your Desert Bus for Hope one. All the bidding is done in chat, and we'll go over the specific rules for that later. Happy Bidding!

Good evening and welcome to another Night Watch! This is your first warning for a big one tonight: We have a live auction at 8pm PT of this amazing Scalemail Hylian Shield! Click the link to find out more about this prize. desertbus.org/2026/prize/1...

Just another reminder that a bunch of us are over at @desertbus.org this week raising money for @childsplaycharity.bsky.social. We’ll be back next Monday with our /mostly/ regular schedule. 🙂

Every donation of $9.27 or multiples thereof gives you entries to win! Go to desertbus.org to donate!

Ken Steacy has done it again! A giveaway of a veritable museum of The Phantom (and his wife Diana) Can be yours for $9.27 per entry! A ring, keychains, comics, prints, stickers, pins, keychains, a jigsaw puzzle, A PROJECTION GUN AND MORE!