Extra Life (fundraiser)

Extra Life is a fundraising event,^[1] the proceeds of which go to branches of the Children's Miracle Network Hospitals.^[2] 100% of all donations go directly to the hospitals.^[1]

Extra Life was formed in 2008 to honor Victoria Enmon, who was suffering from acute lymphoblastic leukemia. It was aided by the Sarcastic Gamer community, who sent gifts and video games to her.

Event totals and participant numbers

• 2008-2009: $302,000^[1]
  • Gamers: Unknown
• 2010: $451,000.^[3]
  • Gamers: 4,500
• 2011: $1,100,000
  • Gamers: 15,500
• 2012: $2,100,000^[4]
  • Gamers: 17,000
• 2013: $4,100,000^[5]
  • Gamers: 43,000
• 2014: $6,100,000^[6]
  • Gamers: 50,000
• 2015: $8,300,000
  • Gamers: 55,000

External links

• Extra Life main page - http://www.extra-life.org/

References

1. "About Extra Life". Children's Miracle Network Hospitals. Retrieved 2015-09-14.
2. "History | Children's Miracle Network Hospitals". childrensmiraclenetworkhospitals.org. Retrieved 2015-09-14.
3. "Extra Life: Play Games, Heal Kids | GeekTime". geekti.me. Retrieved 2015-09-14.
4. "Extra Life Video Game Marathon Raises More Than $2 Million for Children's Hospitals | Children's Miracle Network Hospitals". childrensmiraclenetworkhospitals.org. Retrieved 2015-09-14.
5. "'Extra Life' Gamers Raise Record $3.99 Million for Charity, Nearly Matching Total Fundraising of All Previous Years Combined | Children's Miracle Network Hospitals". childrensmiraclenetworkhospitals.org. Retrieved 2015-09-14.
6. "Charity drive Extra Life 2014 raises 'about $5.4M' and counting (update)". Polygon. Retrieved 2015-09-14.