24-hour gaming marathon to fund pediatric cancer
 

Anyone want to join me and my gf in on this?

Maybe we can make a KATG team.

This sounds like a really cool way to raise money while having fun.

Extra Life

Extra Life 2009 will take place on Saturday, October 17th, 2009 as gamers from all corners of the globe come together for a 24-hour video game marathon raising money to strike a blow against pediatric cancer. Last year, our first year, Extra Life raised more than $120,000 and was put together in just a couple of months. This year, we’re starting early and throwing open the doors of Extra Life to anyone who wants to have fun while making a difference.

Please make plans NOW to join us on October 17th, starting at 8:00am in your local time zone.

Sign up and get ready for a life changing experience! Play Games. Heal Kids.

Is there a way we can fund the fight against pediatric cancer?

what does cancer need money for anyway?

You know kids in Korea die from gaming marathons all the time.

come on guys this is a serious cause and not something to be turned into a joke...

I could be interested in this....

We need more details though. What games? What system? How big is the team? Can we be in different locations? etc...

When EXACTLY is Extra Life?

Extra Life begins at exactly 8:00 AM in your local timezone on Saturday, October 17th and ends at 8:00 AM in your local timezone on Sunday, October 18th. This gives people that have to work on Friday a chance to rest up and be fresh when it begins.

What if I can’t commit to that date or the entire time?

The idea and spirit of this is that everyone pulls together at the same time, but we know that’s not going to be possible. Don’t let a commitment on the 18th stop you from joining Extra Life. Just do what you can and make up the game time later on or in pieces. What matters most is the time you put in BEFORE the event to raise money for these kids.

Which countries may participate?

Cancer affects kids in every country therefore Extra Life is open to EVERY country on planet Earth. Martians accepted on a case by case basis.

Are donations from my country tax deductible?

Texas Children’s is 503(c) so donations are tax deductible in the U.S. If you live outside of the U.S., send an email togiving@texaschildrens.org and they should be able to help you figure out if the donation is tax deductible in your country.

What kind of games qualify for the Extra Life marathon?

All games. From PS3 to poker on your phone. Everything counts.

What if I can’t finish the full 24 hours due to commitments or exhaustion?

If you won’t be able to finish the whole thing, you can make up the hours you are missing anytime afterward. It’s all on the honor system, and what really matters is that we’re all raising money for a great cause. Your sponsors should know that they are supporting the cause whether you crash on hour 18 or not.

Can I start my own team?

Absolutely. Just be sure to do it when you create your profile. If you forget or think of it later, let us know and we can help you.

I joined the wrong team. How do I change it?

Send an email to giving@texaschildrens.org and they should be able to change your team for you.

How is the money collected?

All funds are colelcted by Texas Children’s Hospital on their end of Extra Life. There is an interface for your sponsors to make credit card or check card donations, as well as a way for you to register gifts that you personally collect in your local area.

Where is this money going?

100% of the money that your sponsors donate to you goes directly to Texas Children’s Cancer Center at Texas Children’s Hospital, one of the largest pediatric cancer and hematology centers on Earth.

Can I sponsor myself?

Of course. Or in the spirit of team work, you could also opt to sponsor a fellow participant.

How many sponsors do I need to get?

We are asking each gamer to find at least 4 people in their lives to sponsor them at 1 dollar per hour, to raise a minimum of 96 dollars. (So 1 sponsor at 4 dollars per hour works too!)

Is there a free t-shirt in this?

Yes! Everyone who raises at least $192 will receive an Extra Life t-shirt!

They dont seem to mention any specifics about games, I will be playing my xbox non stop and maybe some DS.

I think I will give this a shot.

Only thing that sucks is that I have class on the 17th from 9am till 4 pm. I guess I could try going from 6 to 6 the next day or something ha ha. I'll figure it out and see if I can get any sponsors.

I might end up doing the ultimate setlist on RB2, been putting that off for some time now. Then follow that up with some Braid speedrunning and achievement grinding.

Im lucky cause I live with my gf who also has her very own xbox and live account.

So we will probably invite friends and family over for Rock band/GH5.

Solo: ODST!!!!! and NHL10

Still not sure if I should join a team, create a team, or just go solo.

the minimum donation that needs to be raised is 96 dollars, which averages to finding 4 people to donate 1 dollar an hour which is reasonable.

I have friends in a gaming comunity (or clan for lack of a better word) I drop them a line and see if they want to setup a team. I will keep you up to date Rob/anyone else with interest.

I did this last year, my team got a total of $1,018 I can tell you that it is a great cause.

Here's my post from last year http://www.keithandthegirl.com/forum...96/index2.html

Hmmmmm. Helping cure cancer while playing games.... I'm in!