Dance Marathon – October Fundraising Totals
During the month of October, 11 colleges and universities from across the United States hosted their Miracle Network Dance Marathon events, helping to raise over $229,610 for local Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals.
So far in 2017, Miracle Network Dance Marathon programs have raised over $30.4 million, which is approximately a 20% increase over 2016 fundraising at this point in the year.
Angelo State University:
On Oct. 25, Angelo State Dance Marathon hosted their second annual event and announced their fundraising total of $3,520.46, a 119% increase over their 2016 fundraising! Their fundraising benefits Shannon Medical Center in San Angelo, Texas.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BasOB8Ph89V/?taken-by=angelostatedm
Augusta University:
Jaguar Miracle at Augusta University announced their fundraising total of $17,685.53 at the end of their Dance Marathon on Oct. 20. This total is a 5.5% increase over their 2016 fundraising total and will benefit Children’s Hospital of Georgia in Augusta, Ga.
https://www.facebook.com/jaguarmiracle/photos/a.1745312159023968.1073741832.1699600753595109/1984444938444021/?type=3&theater
California State University, Bakersfield:
Miracle Network Runner DM at CSUB more than tripled their 2016 fundraising total by raising $9,348 in 2017 for the kids at Lauren Small Children’s Center in Bakersfield, Calif.
https://www.instagram.com/p/Bah3Lsqga4T/?taken-by=runner_dm
California State University, Monterey Bay:
California State University Dance Marathon hosted their inaugural event on Oct. 13 and raised $3,000 for Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital in Salinas, Calif.
https://www.facebook.com/CSUMBDanceMarathon/photos/pcb.1575856589141640/1575856395808326/?type=3&theater
Christopher Newport University:
CaptaTHON at Christopher Newport University announced their 2017 fundraising total of $20,338.58 at their annual Dance Marathon event on Oct. 27. Their fundraising total is a 59% increase over their 2016 total and benefits Children’s Hospital of the King’s Daughters in Norfolk, Va.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BazCIaXnZq6/?taken-by=captathon
Coastal Carolina University:
Coastal Carolina University Dance Marathon increased their fundraising by 55% over their 2016 total, raising $34,370 in 2017 for McLeod Children’s Hospital in Florence, S.C.
https://www.instagram.com/p/Bah5hPJDJbc/?taken-by=ccu.dm
Creighton University:
In honor of the 62 children who enter a Children’s Miracle Network Hospital every minute, Creighton Dance Marathon set a goal to raise $62,000 in 2017. By the end of their Dance Marathon on Oct. 28, the students celebrated their total of $68,002.17 for Children’s Hospital & Medical Center in Omaha, Neb.
https://www.facebook.com/CreightonFTK/photos/a.503578989818780.1073741828.449891691854177/900846536758688/?type=3&theater
Jacksonville State University:
Jacksonville State University’s inaugural Dance Marathon event was hosted by the local Phi Mu chapter on Oct. 14 and raised $13,369.59 for Children’s of Alabama in Birmingham, Ala.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BaNpvc8HgL3/
Lehigh University:
At their event on Oct. 21, Lehigh University Dance Marathon announced their 2017 fundraising total of $40,975.40 for Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.
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Texas Tech University:
Texas Tech University Raiderthon hosted their Dance Marathon event on Oct. 28 and raised $7,441 for UMC Children’s Hospital in Lubbock, TX.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BazxaolhP_o/?taken-by=ttu_raiderthon
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse:
In their inaugural year, EagleTHON at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse raised $11,403.89 for Gunderson Health System, which they celebrated at their Dance Marathon event on Oct. 14.
https://www.facebook.com/EaglesFTK/videos/1870633446300106/
Miracle Network Dance Marathon is an international movement, involving students at over 300 colleges and universities across North America that fundraise for their local Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals. Students work to raise funds and awareness throughout the year with their efforts culminating in an 8-40 hour Dance Marathon event. Since its inception in 1991, Miracle Network Dance Marathon has raised more than $200 million–ensuring that no child or family fights pediatric illness or injury alone.
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