Students Raise More than $36,000 for Children

Nearly two hundred College of Charleston students partied with a purpose on Friday, February 24, 2012. Dance Marathon (DM) is the College’s largest student-run philanthropy and in just four years has raised more than $200,000 for the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) Children’s Hospital. This year, they raised $36,126. Watch a video.

Each year participants pledge to raise $150 and celebrate their fundraising efforts in an all night Dance Marathon. For 17 hours and 70 minutes students stay on their feet in order 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. DM is all about raising 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.

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