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I'm gaming this weekend for a great cause — you can help

Tyler Buchanan

Illustration of a stethoscope with a video game controller at the end — Illustration: Sarah Grillo/Axios

Fresh off an exhausting Columbus Marathon last month, I'm preparing for another of a nerdier sort on Saturday — and you're welcome to join in.

State of play: I'm raising money for Nationwide Children's Hospital via a daylong video game marathon with my brother, Adam.

It'll start early in the morning and run for 24 hours (or whenever we're too tired to continue).

The big picture: We're part of the Extra Life charity campaign featuring gaming fundraisers for children's hospitals across the country.

Our team has participated for the past 13 years, raising around $10,000 in total.
We've set a team goal of $1,000 for this weekend.

The intrigue: Our game list will include old-school classics, cozy watches like "RollerCoaster Tycoon" and late-night spooky titles, plus trivia and other interactive games with viewers.

🙏 Join us: You're welcome to watch along and say hi in the chat!

And if you're so inclined, I'd appreciate you helping me reach our goal.

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