Play Games, Heal Kids with Extra Life How can you help kids and play games at the same time?  Easy:  Register for Extra Life, a gaming marathon in support of Children’s Miracle Network. Gamers rally friends and family members to sponsor their play. The funds go to help improve the lives of kids at CMN hospitals, which means Shodair Children’s Hospital in Helena.   You can play any kind of game, including board games, at home on Saturday, October 20 .  While the event lasts for 24 hours, you can set the length of time you want to participate.  Just sign up online at www.extra-life.org and ask friends and family to sponsor you for as little as $1/hour. For more information about Extra Life, contact bdennehy@shodair.org , or call (406) 444-7548 .   For more information about Shodair Children's Hospital, visit www.shodair.org .

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