This instruction manual provides information about Extra Life, a program where gamers play games to raise money for Children's Miracle Network Hospitals. It details that Extra Life was founded in honor of a teenage gamer who lost her life to leukemia and now over 50,000 gamers participate annually. Donations support 170 Children's Miracle Network Hospitals in the US and Canada, going towards patient programs, equipment, and care. The manual explains how to get involved by playing any games, setting fundraising goals, sharing on social media, and more.

1. Instruction Manual

2. 2 | EXTRA LIFE CHILDREN’S MIRACLE NETWORK HOSPITALS
UNITED STATES CANADA
This official logo is your assurance that Extra Life and
Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals® are committed to
serve their communities in the United States and Canada.
When you see the Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals
logo, know that every dollar of your donation stays local.

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The Story 4
Warning! 5
The Basics 6
Why Play forExtra Life? 7
Your Tools 8
How to Play 9
Special Moves 11
Power Up! 13
This is Not Game Over! 14
Resources 15
table of contents

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It all started with a little girl in Orange,Texas...
Extra Life was founded in honor of Victoria Enmon, a teenage
gamer who lost her life to leukemia. Each year more than 50,000
gamers from across the world participate in honor of this young
woman, and the millions of children treated each year at
Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals.
All proceeds from Extra Life directly benefit one of 170 Children’s
Miracle Network Hospitals across the United States and Canada.
Donations are used for the most immediate need facing local
kids; everything from patient programs, new equipment, and
charitable care.
The EXTRA LIFE Story
WATCH HER STORY or visit extra-life.org/about

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Joining Extra Life, playing
games to heal kids and
supporting your local
Children’s Miracle Network
Hospital might actually
change your life and will
definitely change the lives
of others.
warning!

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the basics
Extra Life is a way for gamers to raise money for their Children’s
Miracle Network Hospital. Much like running a 5K for a cause,
Extra Life participants play any type of game to raise awareness
and critical donations for their local CMN Hospital.
There’s no limit to how, what or when you play while you’re
raising money through Extra Life. In fact, the only requirement is
that you have fun while doing it! Many participants actually host
their own 24-hour gaming marathon or join us on our official
“Game Day” each year.

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why play for extra life?
EVERYDAY CMN HOSPITALS TREAT:
LEARN MORE
2,329
KIDS FOR
SUGERIES
925
BABIESIN
NICU
16,200 935 2,128 Every dollar raised
KIDS FOR KIDSWITH KIDS WITH makes a difference.
TRAUMA DIABETES CANCER
Be a hero! Play
games, heal kids.
or visit CMNHospitals.org

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Participant Page: Yourpersonal fundraising page is
shareable, customizable, and equipped to take donations.
Set up your page and share it!
Mobile Apps: Use our mobile and Facebook fundraising
apps to message your friends, family and community
members while on-the-go!
Email Campaigns: Reach out to your email contacts to let
them know that you are playing games and healing kids!
Get Social: Use your personal and professional social media
channels to keep your network updated on your Extra Life
efforts. Tagour official @ExtraLife4Kids account in your posts!
your tools

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“What can I play?” Play whatever you like! Play video, board, card,
tabletop, mobile and sports games. If you can play it, it’s “fair game”.
“When should I play?” People play for Extra Life year-round! Many
Extra Lifers join us on our 24-hour marathon each fall as we play
games together as a global community For The Kids.
“How long do I have to play?” Most Extra Lifers challenge
themselves with 24-hour marathons, playing them in-full or breaking
it up over several weekends. Some set their own challenges to raise
money for their hospitals. Youdecide how YOUwant to play ForThe
Kids.
how to play

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“Where do I go to play? Who do I play with?”
Most Extra Lifers participate from the comfort
of their own home! Some gather friends and
contact local businesses to host an Extra Life
party. Still others play with their friends online
from across the globe! How, where and with
whom you play is up to you!
“I see a lot of people live streaming for
Extra Life. Is this required?” Streaming is not
required to participate in Extra Life! However
many people have discovered streaming games
on Twitch and other broadcasting platforms
as a fun way to engage others during their
fundraising campaigns!
how to play

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special moves
Fundraising Tactics: What’s the most
powerful move at your disposal for asking for
donations? Yourvoice! Telleveryone that you
are playing games to heal sick kids.
Some fundraising pro-tips
• Get social: Post on social media often, share
stories about your local Children’s Miracle Network
Hospital and your Champion kid!
• Have good business sense: Reach out to local
businesses to support Extra Life. Suggest a charity
night to raise donations and awareness.
• Get creative: Craft and create Extra Life themed
goodies for your potential donors as incentives.

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It’s easier with others: We totally support soloing your
Extra Life experience, though joining or creating an Extra Life
team can bolster your gaming and fundraising campaign.
Get involved locally!: Across the US and Canada, there
are groups of local Extra Lifers who get together and host
recruitment events, gaming tournaments and social gatherings
to support their local CMN Hospital.
special moves
LEARN MORE ABOUT
TEAMS
LEARN MORE AND GET
CONNECTED!
or visit http://cmnh.co/teamwork
or visit http://cmnh.co/ExtraLifeLocal

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Go Platinum :When you reach fundraising milestones for your
Children’s Miracle Network Hospital and upgrade to Platinum by
paying the registration fee, special Extra Life loot will be yours.
power up!
EXTRA LIFE
DECAL
T SHIRT
(NEW TSHIRTDESIGN
EVERY YEAR)
HERO MEDALS

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While our marathons and challenges
may end, the need for vital funds for
our hospitals does not. Thousands of
children enter our hospitals every
single day. Millions receive treatment
every year.
In order to support the amazing work
that happens at CMN Hospitals every
day, we keep playing games and
healing kids. Wehope you join us!
Register for Extra Life today and
remember to re-register each year!
This is not game over!

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Register
extra-life.org/register
Join our Discord
discord.gg/extralife4kids
Team Captain Best Practices
extra-life.org/teamcaptain
Media & Broadcasting Kit
extra-life.org/mediakit
Extra Life Mobile Fundraising Apps
extra-life.org/apps
Extra Life Community Hub
community.extra-life.org
Extra Life FAQs
extra-life.org/faq
resources