Extra Life: A Gaming Marathon for Charity JOHN JARVIS Hey pro gamers, I know what you’re thinking, “Wow I love gaming so much. I wish I could play games for 24-straight hours and get paid to do it. And since I’m a great person, I wish all the money would go to a Children’s Miracle Network Hospital.” Nine years ago I was in your exact position! I too wanted nothing more than to play games for 24-straight hours and have 100% of the tax-deductible proceeds go to a Children’s Miracle Network Hospital of my choice. Then one fateful day, my friend on campus said to me: “Hey John, you like gaming right?” “Sure do.” I replied. “You should participate in Extra Life.” “What’s that?” “It’s a 24-hour gaming marathon that raises money for children’s hospitals. You can sign up for free at extra-life.org or spend $19 to sign up as a Platinum Player to unlock rewards as you hit 70
certain milestones, which helps keep the organization afloat.” “Okay I’m in. But what if I fall asleep before 24 hours is up?” “Just do your best, nobody is going to force you to play all 24 hours. The most important thing is that you raise money for your hospital.” “That makes sense, but I don’t know how to stream. Last I checked twitch was an involuntary body movement, and now apparently it’s a streaming platform??” “While many Extra Life participants choose to stream their marathon, it’s not a requirement. You can participate however you’d like, although I’ve found streaming a lot of fun each year!” “Well what if I want to play a board game instead?” “You can do that too. If it’s a game, it’s viable. You can play hopscotch for all 24 hours if you want; play a single game, play a medley of games, it’s up to you.”
