Case Study: Extra Life raises $3M and expands global donor reach with PayPal

How PayPal helps Extra Life level up global reach to donors

Extra Life, a fundraising program of Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals, brings thousands of gamers together via livestreams to raise money for pediatric care and research. The challenge was scaling donations beyond North America—making it easy for global friends and supporters to give in their own currencies so hospitals can continue providing specialized care to kids who need it.

PayPal’s multicurrency, global payment platform made donating seamless for international supporters, meeting participants where they already are and simplifying checkout. Since Extra Life began in 2008 it has raised more than $87 million across 105 countries; in 2020 PayPal processed $3M for the program, with 21% of donors choosing PayPal and two‑thirds selecting it when offered among nine options.

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Nick Ward

VP Marketing & Communications