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Extra Life 2014 is live! Play games to raise money for sick kids&# (1 Viewer)

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On an Autumn Saturday each year since 2008, tens of thousands of gamers have joined together to save the lives of local kids in a celebration of gaming culture that we call Extra Life. From console games to tabletop RPG's to even lawn sports, Extra Life gives people that love to play a chance to do what they love to save lives and make a difference.

Originally designed as a 24-hour marathon of gaming, Extra Life has evolved to mean different things to different people (though most of our participants still attempt the marathon).

To participate you need only sign up (free) and gather the support of your friends and family through tax-deductible donations to your local CMN Hospital. Then on Saturday, October 25th, 2014 (or any day that works for you!) play any game(s) you want on any platform(s) that you want with anyone you want for as long as you want.

The proceeds from Extra Life stay where they're raised to support children's hospitals.

Since 2008, our incredible players have raised more than 8 million dollars, $4 million of which was raised in 2013 alone!

With your help we can set a new record and save so many more kids!

WHEN: October 25th, 2014 @ 8am (Or pick a date that works for you!)

WHERE: Anywhere you like to game (Most people play from home!)

GAME/PLATFORM: Play any games on any platforms you want including mobile devices or board games!

HOW IT WORKS: Simply ask your friends and family to sponsor your efforts. They can make a monthly pledge or a one-time gift. Then, have a seat and play games on October 25th.

WHO IT BENEFITS: Gamers select the children's hospital they want to play for during registration. In the US and Canada there are more than 170 CMN Hospitals to choose from. Players outside of North America can choose hospitals and causes that work specifically in their area of the world.

As always you can register for Extra Life absolutely free, however we'd like you to consider the $15 Platinum option, which makes you eligible to receive lot's of goodies and prizes throughout the campaign, including the official 2014 Extra Life T-shirt when you hit $200 in funds raised.

If you're not sure you can always register free now, and upgrade later.

Thank you for stopping by, and thanks for a taking a few minutes to join our fight to save kids' lives.

 
If anyone is interested in participating, this year most of the regions are trying to consolidate their efforts by forming larger teams. Last year was really exiciting watching the leading regions battle it out for the top spot. So if you do register, consider searching for the "official" team in your area. If you can't find one, consider contacting your local Children's Miracle Network hospital. You can find your local CMN hospital at this site: http://childrensmiraclenetworkhospitals.org/

Thanks!

 
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We had a blast getting to know people at All-Con in Addison, Texas this weekend!

If you are interested in participating in Extra Life on October 25th, 2014, please visit www.extra-life.org and sign up today!

Also, please consider spreading the word to your gamer friends about what Extra Life is and why it might be fun. We can use all the help we can get!

Thanks!

 
Good news for extra life 2014!

Good morning everyone! I wanted to share something pretty awesome with you. At this time, last year, our mighty community of registered Extra Lifers numbered just over 2,000 and had raised over $100,000 already for their local hospitals. As of this morning, still 4 months away, there are over 7,000 Extra Lifers registered who have raised more than $220,000 FTK. They represent more than 1,300 incredible teams.

Um... wow.

So much incredible work on behalf of local kids, and it's all you.

Thank you for all you've done already, and all you will do together in 2014. We're just getting started, aren't we?

Spread the word. Share Extra Life with 5 friends today and let's keep running up the score for the good guys!

-Doc
it's going to be fun, and it's going to be heart-warming.

you can sign up at www.extra-life.org and be part of the fun on October 28th, 2014 (or whenever you can play...just play!)

 
Hey FBG! If you are in Dallas at QuakeCon this weekend, stop by the Extra Life booth and say hi! But please consider signing up for 24 hours of gaming on October 25th!

 
32 days until the Extra Life game-playing marathon! Sign up at www.extra-life.org and support your local chidren's hospital by playing video games!

 

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