59 of 64 spots registered — only 5 remaining!

Register now for the 2026 Extra Life Pauper event. If you're concerned the event may fill before your registration is processed, email DaCrabsMTG@gmail.com. We will maintain a waitlist, but cannot guarantee a spot after the 64-player cap is reached.

MAGIC: THE GATHERING • EXTRA LIFE • JOPLIN, MISSOURI

Play Magic.
Help Local Kids.

Bringing the Magic community together to support Children's Miracle Network through Extra Life.

Donate or Register 2026 Event Details

$12,000+ raised for local kids through Extra Life

6th year fundraising • 3rd annual Pauper event

2026 EXTRA LIFE PAUPER EVENT

Saturday, October 17

Gray Fox Games • Joplin, Missouri • Registration at 11 AM • Event starts at noon

ENTRY $30

100% of the entry fee goes to Children's Miracle Network through Extra Life.

FORMAT Pauper

Swiss rounds followed by a Top 8. Loaner decks will be available.

PRIZES $12,000+ expected

Prizes, donation rewards, raffles, silent auction items, and more.

COMMUNITY • GAMES • GENEROSITY

2025 Event Highlights

Thanks to everyone who played, donated, volunteered, and helped make last year's event a huge success.

A packed room of players at the 2025 Extra Life Pauper event — **A great turnout in 2025!** Players from across the community came together for a day of games and a great cause.

Prize table from the 2025 Extra Life event — **Awesome prizes.** Thanks to our generous sponsors and donors for supporting local kids.

Donation and prize table at the 2025 Extra Life event — **Supporting a bigger mission.** Every game, donation, and purchase helps local kids through Children's Miracle Network.

Players competing during the 2025 Extra Life Pauper event — **Friendly competition.** Pauper may be budget-friendly, but the gameplay and camaraderie are top-tier.

Organizers and participants celebrating at the 2025 Extra Life event — **A strong community.** Organizers, volunteers, and players make this event possible. Thank you for being part of it!

ABOUT MTGFORKIDS.ORG

Games can do some good.

MTGForKids.Org is a community fundraising project built around Magic: The Gathering events that benefit local children through Extra Life and Children's Miracle Network.

What started as a way to turn a favorite game into something positive has grown into an annual local event supported by players, stores, artists, sponsors, and friends across the Magic community.

THANK YOU

2026 Sponsors & Supporters

Thank you to the businesses, organizations, and members of the Magic community helping make this year’s Extra Life event possible.

Event proceeds benefit Children’s Miracle Network at Freeman Health System through Extra Life.

SUPPORTING ARTISTS

Alex Dos Diaz Eric Deschamps Jarel Threat Liz Danforth rk post

GET INVOLVED

Want to support MTGForKids.Org?

We’d love to hear from players, local businesses, game stores, artists, sponsors, and others interested in helping support our Extra Life fundraiser.

Sponsor or donate • Volunteer • Partner with us • Ask a question

CONTACT DANIEL CRABTREE dacrabsmtg@gmail.com Joplin, Missouri • Proceeds benefit Children’s Miracle Network at Freeman Health System through Extra Life

PLAY GAMES. RAISE MONEY. CHANGE KIDS' HEALTH.

Same Games. A Brighter Tomorrow.

Together, we can make an even bigger impact in 2026.

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