It’s a staggering statistic that 62 children enter a Children’s Miracle Network Hospital for treatment every minute.

That’s roughly one child every second.

Every second, a little girl or boy begins the fight against cancer or a traumatic injury. Every second, a baby battles prematurity or a genetic disease.

For many parents who have sick children, the financial burden coupled with emotional strain is almost too much to bear.

But thankfully, the Children’s Miracle Network never turns away a child for a family’s inability to afford the cost of life-saving medical care.

But the only way the nonprofit organization can accomplish that mission is through donations and pledge drives.

A couple of South Point residents are doing their part to support the organization by raising funds through Extra Life, a 24-hour gaming marathon. Although the event isn’t until October, Adam Kipp and Brice Barnett have set a $1,000 goal and are raising money through a raffle at Saturday’s Tri-State Comic Con at the Big Sandy Superstore Arena in Huntington.

The two will have a booth at the comic con, called the Standard Nerds, and all donations are tax deductible.

Helping to save the lives of children couldn’t be a more worthy cause and we hope the Tri-State community will support these two men in surpassing their goal.