General information
Q: What is Dance Marathon?
A: Dance Marathon at Southeast Missouri State University is a student organization designed to teach students the value of philanthropy and service while they work throughout the year to raise money for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals of Greater St. Louis- which directly supports the two area hospitals, St. Louis Children’s Hospital and SSM Cardinal Glennon Children’s Medical Center. These students spend a year learning valuable leadership and life skills while raising funds and interacting with children’s hospital patients and their families. The year culminates with a 12 hour event where participants, ‘dancers’, pledge to stay on their feet through dancing, games, and entertainment in celebration of the total amount raised. Q: What is Children’s Miracle Network of Greater St. Louis? A: CMN of Greater St. Louis is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing medical care for critically or chronically ill children regardless of a family’s ability to pay. These children are treated at St. Louis Children’s Hospital and SSM Cardinal Glennon. Q: WHAT IS A “DANCER” A: A dancer is someone who remains on their feet for a twelve-hour period to show their support for the children treated at the two hospitals. A dancer is someone who is courageous, compassionate, and motivated. A dancer devotes their time and energy to serving the community. Seeing the smile on a child's face is worth the twelve hours you will spend on your feet. Q: WHERE DOES THE MONEY GO? A: The money raised by Dance Marathon benefits Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals of Greater St. Louis. 100% of the funds raised stay local and are donated to St. Louis Children's Hospital and SSM Cardinal Glennon Children's Medical Center. The money we raise is used to fund medical treatments for children with chronic illnesses. Q: WHY 12-HOURS? A: The 12-hours are a sign of sacrifice. We donate our time to support our Miracle Kids who have had to struggle with life-threatening illnesses and weren't always able to get up and dance. We dance for all the times they couldn't. We dance for the kids that would give ANYTHING to be...well, a kid! |
Q: DOES DANCE MARATHON CONSIST OF JUST DANCING?
A: NO! There’s more to do than ‘dance’ at Dance Marathon. Our big event offers various types of entertainment! This year will include a live DJ, themed hours that you can dress accordingly to, FREE food, a PHOTOBOOTH, games, door prizes, awards and most importantly interacting with the miracle children! During the marathon you will meet new people, interact with the Miracle Children and hear from the Miracle Families you are helping, which is the greatest motivator of all. You will be surprised just how much fun you can have in 12 hours! Q: WHAT ARE THIS YEARS THEMED HOURS? A: TBD Q: I NEED COMMUNITY SERVICE HOURS CAN DANCE MARATHON HELP ME OUT? A: Of course! Dance Marathon is a great opportunity to gain community service hours. For more information contact Jessica Blansitt at [email protected] |