Salutations, do-gooders!

Get ready to break out those gamepads and replace your worn out WASD keys — it’s almost time for our annual participation in Extra Life, a 24-hour gaming marathon benefiting the Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals.

What is Extra Life?



Extra Life is a charity event where participants dedicate 25 consecutive hours (thank you, Daylight Savings Time!) to playing video games, all while fundraising for sick kids. You get to stay inside, play games, and raise money for an amazing cause. It’s a win-win!

Similar to other charity marathons, you’ll sign up to join your team of choice, then encourage your friends, family, and social networks to donate to your Extra Life page. Participants can choose which hospital receives the funds they raise, which means you can help support a hospital in your area!

How do I join?

Mosey on over to our Super Team page and click “Join Team Reddit” to get started. Alternatively, you can opt to join one of the subreddit teams under our Super Team to represent your favorite subreddit. After you join a team, reach out to your friends, family, and social networks to help support this great cause. Finally, don’t forget to visit r/ExtraLife to chat with your fellow participants, make challenges, and discuss strategy!

But dude, I can’t play for 24 hours straight!

We know you’re a busy beaver, so don’t fret! If you can’t find the time, you can space it out over the weekend, or maybe over the course of a week or two. Fundraising on Extra Life is open year-round, so you aren’t just limited to the official game day on November 2nd.

Still can’t find the time? Consider pitching in by making a donation to someone directly on our Super Team Page. Even $5 goes a long way towards supporting this cause.

What does Reddit have planned?

Here at Reddit HQ, we’ll be streaming the entirety of the event live on our Twitch stream. Tune in and join us for 24 hours of games and tomfoolery. Want to go head-to-head with Reddit admins in a game? Ask and we may just take you up. Game on!