Play Games, Change the Future
Extra Life Hershey, a program of Children's Miracle Network, fundraises year-round to assist Penn State Health Children's Hospital. Donations support lifesaving equipment, vital patient programs, and innovative research. Since 2021, nearly 500 enthusiastic gamers have raised more than $224,000 to give sick and injured children the gift of growing up.
Gaming for Good
Gaming for good is about playing the games that bring us joy to help bring others joy. EVERYONE is welcome! Whether you're a daily Wordle player, a member of an eSports team, a mini-golf expert or an Animal Crossing architect, there's space for you to raise funds for kids in need through your way to play. Turn your love for gaming into dollars raised for Penn State Health Children’s Hospital.
- Sign up for Extra Life. Don’t forget to select Penn State Health Children’s Hospital as the hospital you intend to support. UPGRADE to Platinum to receive exclusive incentives and prizes.
- Fundraise & Recruit – Once you have your fundraising page set up share it with your family and friends and encourage them to support you.
- Exclusive invitation to the Extra Life Hershey Guild Discord
- Volunteer and participate in year-round events!
- Play games, change the future!
First Annual Tabletop Weekend: A Success!
In April, Extra Life brought the gaming community together for an unforgettable Tabletop Weekend in Hershey! The event was packed with board games, card battles, and thrilling adventures that kept gamers of all ages rolling the dice and drawing cards for two action-packed days. We were also happy to welcome several Miracle Families to join in the fun.
We were thrilled to partner with local favorites Gather Your Party Games, The Nerd Place, and The Bodhana Group, who hosted competitive and fun-filled tournaments throughout the weekend. Huge thanks to our Power Hour sponsors, D&H Cares and Mythical Meats, for powering up the excitement!
Participants also scored exclusive incentives, including custom dice from our friends at CuriouserCreative – a fan favorite!
Special shout-out to Dillsburg Game Night and all the Extra Lifers who joined us from afar. Your continued support is appreciated!
Together with our incredible community, Extra Life raised $9,955 in support of patients and families at Penn State Health Children's Hospital. Thank you for helping us game for good!
Tabletop Weekend Sponsors
FAQs/Resources
General media toolkit (general graphics, logos)
Live stream toolkit (Zoom backgrounds, streaming overlays, etc.)
Extra Life partnership guide (employee engagement ideas)
Contact Us
Reach out to Katie Anderson at kanderson11@pennstatehealth.psu.edu or Jen Gulbrandsen at jgulbrandsen@pennstatehealth.psu.edu if you have further questions or would like to schedule a meeting!
Become a sponsor
Contact CMN_Events@pennstatehealth.psu.edu to learn more.