Extra Life is a nationwide movement of Gamers who unite to play games and heal kids at 170 Children's Miracle Network Hospitals across the country raising over $14 million in 2021. Extra Life Chicago is a group of over 800 Gamers and Cosplayers who since 2011 have raised nearly $2 million for patients and families at Lurie Children's. Extra Life looks different for everyone- video, table top or PC games may be how you play, or cosplaying your favorite characters might be your way to play. No matter how you game, the mission stays the same—you game for every child.