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Extra Lifers take to the Tabletop to play games and heal kids

Over the weekend of April 12-14, Extra Life held their annual Tabletop Weekend to help raise funds for Children’s Miracles Network Hospitals. In support of UF Health Shands Children’s Hospital, the Gator Gaming crew organized a successful TableTop Weekend, raising $2,556 – more than doubling their total from last year’s…

Gamers grab prizes for UF Health Shands Children’s Hospital

We’re thrilled to announce two Extra Life gamers supporting UF Health Shands Children’s Hospital helped raise $1,525. Their fundraising took place at Extra Life United 2022 during CMN Hospitals Children’s Hospitals Week. Reddjoey earned $1,200 for his performance in the game Magic: The Gathering, and Kristalrose snagged $325 in Skip-Bo.

Gaming for a good cause

For more than a decade, Extra Life has united gamers in support of Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals. Since 2009, our Extra Life Shands gamers have picked up their controllers to benefit UF Health Shands Children’s Hospital. This year on Extra Life Game Day, held Nov. 6, our 92 registered participants…

Fundraising in a friendly competition

Earlier this month, the annual Extra Life United tournament took place nationally. This event raised more than $80,000 alone for UF Health Shands Children’s Hospital!

Celebrating #ChildrensHospitalsWeek March 5-11

To shine a light on the importance of children’s hospitals and how donations help kids get the best care when they need it, UF Health Shands Children's Hospital is pleased to participate in the the second annual #ChildrensHospitalsWeek, scheduled for March 5-11.

Local Gaming Business Plays for Children

Buddy Baird and Dave Walker, owners of Gamers HQ On an Autumn Saturday each year since 2008, tens of thousands of gamers have joined together to save the lives of local kids in a…

Play Games, Heal Kids

Help Children’s Miracle Network at UF Health Shands Hospital and join the efforts of thousands of gamers who have band together to save the lives of local kids in a celebration of gaming culture called Extra Life. From console games to board games to even lawn sports, Extra Life gives…