Dance All Night to Raise Money for Children’s Hospital

The College’s annual Dance Marathon (DM) event will take place February 21, 2015 starting at 9 a.m. at the TD Arena (301 Meeting St.). DM is the College’s largest student-run philanthropy and in six years has raised more than $450,000 for the Medical University of South Carolina’s (MUSC) Children’s Hospital.

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Each year participants pledge to raise $150 and celebrate their fundraising efforts in an all night Dance Marathon. Students arrive on Friday night and stay on their feet until Saturday morning to gain a greater understanding and appreciation for the struggles children in the hospital face every day.

Despite the name of the organization, DM is not about dancing. It strives to raise funds and awareness for the kids at MUSC Children’s Hospital and Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals. Throughout the night of the event, participants learn a fun and easy line dance, called the Morale Dance, as well as enjoying entertainment that has included bands, DJs, break dancers, improv groups, games, an air guitarist, and loads of food.