Play Games, Change the Future 
Since 2015, more than 2,137 gaming heroes have raised more than $246,500 for Penn State Health Children’s Hospital.
Who are gamers? Anyone who plays games. Are you a D&D streamer on Twitch? Do you and your friends host a monthly card game? Does your family have a weekly game night? Are you the corn hole champion at your football tailgate? Are you an eSports athlete?
If you answered yes to any of these, than you’re a gamer. And you can turn your love for gaming into dollars raised for Penn State Health Children’s Hospital.
Special thanks to our 2022 Extra Life sponsor, The Hershey Company!
How do I get started?
- Sign up for Extra Life. Don’t forget to select Penn State Health Children’s Hospital as hospital you intend to support.
- Fundraise & Recruit – Once you have your fundraising page set up share it with your family and friends and encourage them to support you.
Sample Social Media Post: I’ve turned my passion for gaming into helping kids at Penn State Health Children’s Hospital. Why? [insert your why]. Will you help me reach my goal of $[insert dollar goal] this year? [Insert information about your gaming activities, including a link to your stream (if applicable) and any donation challenges you may decide]. Together we’ll give the #GiftofGrowingUp to kids at Penn State Health Children’s Hospital.
- Play games, change the future! Download national and local resources and tools to support your gaming efforts.
- Join the worldwide Extra Life community.
Additional resources:
Meet Miracle Gamer Christopher
Download local Extra Life social graphics
General media toolkit (general graphics, logos)
Live stream toolkit (Zoom backgrounds, streaming overlays, etc.)
Extra Life partnership guide (employee engagement ideas)
Facebook Extra Life page
Are there any events I can participate in? 
You can host an Extra Life gaming activity at any time. But the Extra Life community hosts three events annually:
- Extra Life United (Spring)
- Table Top Appreciation Weekend (August)
- Extra Life Game Day Marathon (First weekend in November)
You can also check out our live-updated events calendar to find out more information on local community events and how to join:
Are sponsorship opportunities available?
Absolutely! We have sponsorship opportunities available to support our gaming heroes. Contact [email protected] to learn more.
How can I connect with other gamers supporting Penn State Health Children’s Hospital?
- Join the Extra Life Hershey Guild Discord
- Partake in the Quest Board, updated monthly with new quests and rewards
- Reach out to Max, Program Director of Extra Life Hershey, to connect with more fundraisers directly and learn about best practices on hosting your event
