Three Things to Know about Project for Awesome

John Green’s lively YouTube telethon begins December 12
One

  Thousands of people upload videos advocating for specific charities, then the online community votes for the most worthy.

Two

Last year, the fundraiser netted almost $1.3 million in donations in 48 hours.

  ThreeJohn and his brother pop up occasionally with quips such as, “I’m concerned that the patriarchy might not even survive Project for Awesome. Just kidding! It’s deeply entrenched.”