When EXACTLY is Extra Life?
Extra Life begins at exactly 8:00 AM in your local timezone on Saturday, October 16th and ends at 8:00 AM in your local timezone on Sunday, October 17th. This gives people that have to work on Friday a chance to rest up and be fresh when it begins. There’s also a make-up date the following Saturday. If you can’t make that day work, you can do Extra Life whenever it is convenient for you. Some folks even break it up into 2 pieces because of commitments to family or work.
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 16th 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?
Extra Life is open to EVERY country on planet Earth. Martians accepted on a case by case basis. THe money you raise, by default, are directed to your closest Children’s Miracle Network Hospital. (You can change this in your personal settings)
Are donations from my country tax deductible?
The short answer is PROBABLY. Children’s Miracle Network is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. All donors will receive a tax receipt.
What kind of games qualify for the Extra Life marathon?
All games. From PS3 to poker on your phone. Everything counts. Facebook games even!
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.
How is the money collected? Where does it go?
All funds are collected by Children’s Miracle Network and dispersed directly to the hospital that the participant selected during the registration process. By default, this is the CMN hospital closest to their home zipcode. 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. At no time is Sarcastic Gamer or any non-CMN entity in posession of ANY donations that come through your personal page.
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 a FREE Extra Life T-Shirt, courtesy of our generous sponsors at SplitReason!