Game for the Kids

When you play, kids heal.

What is Extra Life? Extra Life is a year-round fundraising program of Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals that empowers gamers to Change Kids Health to Change the Future. Gamers all around the world unite to play games that they love—from video and digital games to tabletop or even sports games—all while supporting an amazing cause. Extra Life consists of year-round fundraising, tabletop weekend held in April, and a nationwide game day held in November. Every dollar donated will support Connecticut Children’s Greatest Needs fund, helping provide life-saving treatments and services, innovative research, pediatric equipment and technology, child life services, and more.

Learn more about Extra Life’s inception and history here.

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How It Works

Join for Free

Select Connecticut Children’s Medical Center and set up your fundraising page.

Game Your Way

Whether it’s board games, video games, or livestreams—play whenever and however you want.

Fundraise for Kids

Every dollar stays local to help kids in your community—ask friends to donate, share on social, or stream as you play!

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How to Get Your Company Involved

Show your support by sharing Extra Life with employees and customers. Display posters, add info to newsletters, or highlight it on your social channels to spread the word and inspire participation.

Form a team under your company name and invite staff, vendors, and customers to join in. Playing together builds camaraderie and fuels life-changing support for kids in your community.

Bring Extra Life to life at your workplace. From a company Game Day to a casual lunchtime tournament, hosting an event engages employees, attracts participants, and builds excitement for a great cause.

Double your impact. Encourage your company to match donations raised by employees and customers—turning every dollar into twice the hope for kids who need it most.

Join for Kids Like Luca

Caring, Determined & Resilient

At just nine years old, Luca was diagnosed with an extremely rare cancer called synovial sarcoma. After months of chemotherapy, radiation, and a complex surgery at Connecticut Children’s, he’s now a thriving seventh grader with big dreams for the future.

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Hear From Our Community

I’ve built an incredible network of friends through Extra Life. I had never streamed before or asked for donations, but the community was welcoming, supportive, and always ready to help me succeed.

- Chelsea, Member since 2016

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