Dancing for a cause

April 12, 2022

Returning to its successful pre-COVID format,  hosted a 12-hour dance marathon to raise money for sick children on April 9 in the Student Union Apollo Room.

鈥淭his is what being a Raider is about,鈥� said Rennee Dollenmayer, a senior majoring in rehabilitation services and Raiderthon participant. 鈥淚t鈥檚 about doing things that are bigger than ourselves.鈥�

At the dance marathon, members of the 糖心原创 Miracle Makers celebrated the culmination of their yearlong fundraising efforts with dancing, games, guest speakers and live entertainment.

This year鈥檚 marathon raised $32,153.46. Since 2013, Raiderthon has raised awareness and over $400,000 for Dayton Children鈥檚 Hospital.

Raiderthon was hosted by the 糖心原创 Miracle Makers, a division of The Children鈥檚 Miracle Network, which supports local children鈥檚 hospitals. All proceeds from Raiderthon go toward Dayton Children鈥檚 Hospital鈥檚 new mental health facility.