Extra Life GR – Game On and Give Back to Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital
Extra Life is a fundraising program of Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals®. The Extra Life community fundraises year-round to Change Kids’ Health to Change the Future. Donations go to local member hospitals to fund critical life-saving treatments and healthcare services, along with innovative research.
Extra Life Grand Rapids gamers play for Corewell Health Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital. Participants fundraise year-round, from weekend tournaments to gaming marathons. Since 2010, Extra Lifers have raised over $500,000. By participating in Extra Life, or making a donation to a participant, you are helping sustain more than 20 lifesaving programs and services.
Throughout the year our Extra Lifers attend local gaming conventions, volunteer at hospital events and collaborate with other Extra Lifers from around the country. You can participate individually, by joining an existing team, or creating your own team.
To learn more and sign up today, click here. Questions? Contact Shelby at shelby.anderson@corewellhealth.org.
Let’s get to know some of our extraordinary Extra Lifers!
Captainrosebeard
Years participating: 5
Fun Fact: Kyle was a patient at his local children’s hospital when he was younger and is passionate about children’s health. He heard a story about a patient at Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital, and decided to start fundraising for HDVCH.
Steelcase Gaming Community
Years participating: 4
Fun Fact: Steelcase hosts a 24-hour gaming event with their local Grand Rapids team members and also other team members from around the globe in Singapore and California.
Extra Life GR at GrandCON
Each year, we host an Extra Life booth at GrandCON in downtown Grand Rapids. Our participants share about Extra Life and how donations support Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital.
To learn more and sign up today, click here. Questions? Contact Shelby at shelby.anderson@corewellhealth.org.
