Extra Life
Established in 2008 • Gaming Marathons & Community Fundraisers • $130+ million total raised
Extra Life turns a passion for gaming into a powerful fundraising tool for local children’s hospitals.
Since 2008, Extra Life has been uniting gamers, streamers and creators to raise over $140 million for Children’s Miracle Network®. In 2025, Extra Life united more than 2,600 teams and more than 15,000 participants over 100+ countries to support children’s health. Whether it’s hosting a gaming marathon, live streaming to rally donations or joining your local Children’s Miracle Network hospital’s efforts, you can join in the fun and help raise funds at the same time. Plus, the funds you raise directly support your local hospital, so all kids in your community can continue to get the healthcare they need.
Who’s In The Extra Life Squad?
Families & Individuals
Extra Life is for anyone who wants to turn a love of gaming into a big win for children’s healthcare. Host a stream, join a team or build your own fundraiser to support your local children’s hospital.
Students
Extra Life is for students who want to connect with their local community and have fun while raising crucial funds for local kids in need.
Gamers & Online Communities
Extra Life is for gamers, creators and online communities who are ready to rally audiences for local children’s hospitals.
Community Groups
Whether you’re a gamer, a team at work or just a group of friends who want to give back, Extra Life makes it easy to turn what you love into a modern, low-lift fundraiser with big heart.
How Extra Life Supports Local Hospitals
Extra Life is a fundraising program of Children’s Miracle Network. Our community hosts gaming fundraisers throughout the year to support local children’s hospitals. The money raised supports care for all kids, including life-changing treatments, specialized equipment, innovative research and child life services. When we game, kids win.
Give Back, Game On
Ready to level up your impact with Extra Life? Learn more about the program’s history, its growing community and how you can start gaming to raise funds for your local children’s hospital.