If you like 24-hour movie marathons (why are you here if you don’t??), I’m betting you’ll also like the charitable organization called Extra Life. Their website says it all:
Extra Life unites thousands of players around the world in a 24 hour gaming marathon to support Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals. Since its inception in 2008, Extra Life has raised more than $30 million for local CMN Hospitals.
A 24-hour game marathon to support children’s hospitals? Now there’s a fundraiser I can relate to!
Remarkably, Extra Life has built up a flexible infrastructure for supporting gaming marathons. Gamers can raise funds without being tied down to a specific location, date, or time. Again, from their website:
You can game from the comfort of your own couch, at your friend’s house, at a rec center—anywhere is fair game (Pun intended. Eyerolls permitted)! Lots of Extra Lifers organize big group events for the occasion and just as many pull out the sweatpants and snacks for a chill day at home. It’s your fundraiser—do it your way!
The next “official” gaming marathon is scheduled for November 4th, 2017. You can play anywhere, but there are cities across the United States and Canada which have guilds that organize local events. Check out this handy Google map.
They also provide some tips for fundraising success and safety rules.
It sounds as if Extra Life has gained some real momentum. I wonder if we can apply what Extra Life has learned to 24-hour movie marathon fundraisers? If you have any ideas, comment below!
