Desert Bus for Hope

09/16/2026

Hey friends! If you hadn't heard, Desert Bus for Hope 2026 launches October 23rd. Plus, we've made a new explainer video to bring folks up to speed on what all this even is.

02/16/2026

The 20th Desert Bus for Hope embarks on October 23rd. See you there.

02/16/2026

The 20th Desert Bus for Hope embarks on October 23rd.
See ya there.

That's the post. Ok, that's not the whole story, but let's start with the shortest version: Magic Con Atlanta was announced for the same weekend we've been penciling as a start point for the last couple years now. This caused a ripple effect that had the organizing committee settle on a new date. As...

12/13/2025

Thanks to your amazing generosity this year, we were once again able to present Child's Play with an astoundingly large amount on a comically larger than average check.

In all seriousness, this cannot happen without your continued support. We love you all.

11/25/2025

Only through all of your donations to Child's Play are we able to continue to bring smiles to children in hospital care around the world. Thank you for helping us raise over 1 Million Dollars this year. See you for Desert Bus 2026, our 20th anniversary, later next year.

19 years of Desert Bus for Hope bringing joy, generosity, and community together and we couldn’t be more grateful.

Every year, every run this community shows up to help kids play games and feel better.

Thank you. 💚🚌

11/21/2025

And with that we've hit over $1 MILLION raised this year!!! So many numbers get big for this sword and for the children! Thanks to each and every one of you for helping us out this year. We wouldn't be where we are without you 💜

11/15/2025

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11/14/2025

Ladies, Gents and all between and beyond.
Desert Bus 2025 is now departing for fun, joy, hijinks and a whole lot of hope!
Let’s prepare to get silly for a good cause!

A charity fundraising marathon in support of Child's Play Charity.