Extra Life: Play Games. Change Kids’ Lives.

Turn your love of gaming into support for kids at Connecticut Children’s! Extra Life is a year-round Children’s Miracle Network fundraising program that brings gamers together to play what they love while raising funds for children’s hospitals.

Since 2008, the Connecticut Extra Life community has raised more than $1 million for Connecticut Children’s—and you can help keep that impact growing.

Play Your Way

Video games, tabletop games, sports or streaming marathons—if it involves play, it counts. Choose your game, set your own challenge and fundraise on the day (or days) that work for you.

You can play and raise funds throughout the year or join Extra Lifers nationwide for Game Day, November 7–15, 2026.

Join the Adventure

Choose Connecticut Children’s as your Children’s Miracle Network Hospital and set up your personal fundraising page—it’s quick, easy, and free.

Game How You Love

From epic video marathons to board game nights with friends, play on your terms. Any game, any time, any way—you call the shots.

Power Up Kids’ Health

Every dollar you raise stays right here at Connecticut Children’s, helping kids get the expert care they need close to home. Since 2010, local gamers like you have raised over $950,000—and the next milestone is waiting for you to hit start.