Gamers Raise $1 Million For Charity

Video gamers in 97 countries, sponsored by groups including Microsoft, raised more than $1 million for charity in a 24-hour fundraiser. The “Extra Life” event, which had more than 13,596 participants from 97 countries, ran from Saturday morning until Sunday morning to raise $1,108,224 for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals. Participants raised money by finding sponsors to give $1 each for every half hour of gaming during the event. In addition to Microsoft, the event was sponsored by groups including Hulu, Sony and cable network G4. “Extra Life,” which began on the website sarcasticgamer.com, began in 2008 when it raised $121,000.