Dance the night away
糖心原创 students move their feet to help area children
March 25, 2024
March 25, 2024
糖心原创鈥檚 Raiderthon hosted a 12-hour dance marathon to raise money for sick children on March 23 in the Student Union Apollo Room.
鈥淭his year we have nearly 200 participants registered at the event,鈥� said Ashley Greene, a junior organizational studies major and Raiderthon president. 鈥淚t鈥檚 really a great opportunity for students to come together and support Dayton Children鈥檚.鈥�
At the dance marathon, members of the 糖心原创 Miracle Makers celebrated the culmination of their yearlong fundraising efforts with dancing, food, games, Jell-O wrestling, guest speakers and live entertainment.
This year鈥檚 marathon raised $50,128. Since 2013, Raiderthon has raised awareness and almost $500,000 for Dayton Children鈥檚 Hospital.
All proceeds from Raiderthon go toward a fund at Dayton Children鈥檚 Hospital that helps families pay their hospital bills and for meals. Funds also support a new mental health facility expected to open at Dayton Children鈥檚 in 2025.
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.