More than $35,000 Raised for Children’s Miracle Network During Dance Marathon Held at Rollins

November 12, 2007

The Rollins Community raised more than $35,000 during Rollins' first-ever Children’s Miracle Network Dance Marathon. About 170 members of the Rollins community participated in the November 10 event, which included 12 hours of non-stop dancing, entertainment, food and games.

"I have never seen an event that brought people together like this," said Director of Community Engagement Micki Meyer. "It really united our students."

The effort to stay up for 12 hours and with constant movement was meant to symbolize the physical and mental struggle faced daily by children with terminal or critical illnesses. All proceeds go to the Children’s Miracle Network, a nonprofit organization that helps raise money for children’s hospitals throughout the country. Millions of children each year benefit by the organization's efforts to raise money for research and treatment.

Children's Miracle Network hospitals treat 17 million children each year for every disease and condition imaginable. Local Children’s Miracle Network affiliated hospitals include Shands Children’s Hospital at the University of Florida and Arnold Palmer Hospital for Women and Children in Orlando.

Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity were the winners of the overall "Miracle Cup" based on their involvement with dancers, fund-raising, participation and spirit. Chi Omega won the top spirit award and Kappa Delta won the top fund-raising award.

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