Extra Life: Play Games, Heal Kids!

Since 2008, gamers nationwide have come together to play games and raise vital funds year-round to help sick and injured children in need through the Extra Life gaming marathon, hosted by Children's Miracle Network Hospitals.

In 2018, 734 gamers signed up to play on behalf of UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, raising $163,439! The money raised by Extra Life will support the most urgent needs of UPMC Children's Hospital - the needs that insurance does not cover, the compassionate care for the entire family, and all the other support services that make UPMC Children's so special.

Thank you to all of the Extra Lifers who participated and to our local event sponsor, Schell Games, for their continued support! Your generosity is helping to provide the highest quality care to children and families within our community and beyond, when they need it most!

The 2019 Extra Life marathon event took place on Saturday, November 2, with 560 gamers already raising over $78,000 for UPMC Children’s. Fundraising pages stay open until Dec. 31, so it is not too late to participate or donate!

UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh Extra Life Guild

The Guild is a group of passionate Extra Lifers who want to get more involved and help the Extra Life community on a local level. The Guild meets regularly to find new ways to help grow the movement by registering new Extra Lifers, fundraising critical funds, and sharing the Extra Life movement. The Guild is open to anyone.

For more information, please contact Lynsey Kriegel at 412-692-6576 or lynsey.kriegel@chp.edu.

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