MoWest Esports streams for 24 hours to support Children’s Miracle Network

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) -- Missouri Western State University Esports did a 24-hour charity live stream to raise money for the Extra Life Children's Miracle Network.

Extra Life is a part of the Children’s Miracle Network hospitals, and the help raise funds for kids in need.

During the stream, the team played a variety of games, including Fortnite, Overwatch, Rocket League, Super Smash Bros. and more. The team hopes to raise $1,000 in donations.

Chance Mueller, director of Esports at MoWest, said they are trying to beat their donation goal from last year.

“Last year, we raised around $600; This year, we have raised $670, and we still have three hours to go," he said. "We just want to keep going, but for a great cause. It’s with Extra Life and the KU Medical Center. All the funds that we raised go directly to kids in need in the hospitals. Give them games and give them access to things that help their experience there, just to be a bit better."

Mueller said the biggest challenge of streaming for 24 hours was the time commitment.

“Making sure none of the students are here for the entire 24 hours, making sure they're here as long as they want to be, and then going home and getting their rest," he said. "Making sure no one’s sleep deprived or anything like that." It goes with a lot of scheduling and a lot of planning, making sure everything falls in line."

Keeping positive has been the team's basis for the 24-hour fundraiser. Doing so has kept motivation high.

“It’s gaming, it's something we all like to do, so we're all passionate about it. We all have a great time doing it, you hear it throughout the stream, all of us laughing and going back and forth playing these games and having a good time," Mueller said.

Muller said the stream was a great way to support kids, especially when it comes to the team doing something they love.

“Especially for the kids who are going through a hardship there and just doing everything we can to support them there," he said. "Also, esports is something we all enjoy, and esports is something that can be for everybody. Giving more and more people access to this is exactly what we're here for."

The stream raised $780 in donations. All donations are being accepted through Extra Life.