The DigitalOcean community team created Hacktoberfest, an annual program that aims to inspire open source contributions. The first year had 676 participants who completed the challenge, receiving rewards such as stickers and T-shirts. Five years later, the event has grown significantly, with 46,088 completions out of 106,582 sign-ups. This milestone marks a global community movement with shared values and passion for giving back. The program has been supported by partners like GitHub and Twilio, and its impact is evident in real stories of open source creation from various developer communities. In-person gatherings took place around the world, fostering connections among participants. The event also celebrates diversity and inclusivity, promoting a culture that builds together to make the world a better place. Despite some challenges with spam, the community remains committed to giving back, and the organizers look forward to seeing what participants will build all year long.