Over the past 2 years our family has had the privilege of participating in Guinathon, Youngstown State University’s Dance Marathon, which raises money for Akron Children’s Hospital Mahoning Valley. Last year, their first, the students raised over $18,000. This year’s goal was $30,000 — $1 for every time a child was seen in the Emergency […]
Local Dance Marathons Raise More Than $90,000 for Akron Children’s Hospital
This year, more than 600 students at Kent State University, The University of Akron and Walsh University gave up a Saturday to raise money for Akron Children’s Hospital at their schools’ Dance Marathon events. Their efforts brought in a combined total of more than $90,000 for Akron Children’s patients. Dance Marathon is a fundraiser through […]
Dance marathons raise more than $65,000
On April 2 more than 600 students from Kent State University, The University of Akron and Walsh University spent their Saturday dancing to raise money for Akron Children’s Hospital. Their dedication brought in a combined donation of more than $65,000. Brittany Costa, associate coordinator of special projects for Akron Children’s Foundation, says that for her […]
Kent State holds 3rd annual Flash-A-Thon
This weekend, students at Kent State University will be dancing, moving and grooving for a cause during the 3rd annual Flash-A-Thon. Organized by students, the dance marathon raises money throughout the year for Akron Children’s Showers Family Center for Childhood Cancer and Blood Disorders. It concludes with a 12-40 hour event where participants stand, dance and […]
Dance marathons raise $30,000 For the Kids! (photo gallery)
Kent State University and Walsh University had a common theme this spring: For the Kids! – the theme of dance marathons nationwide, supported by Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals.
Dance, dance Kent State Students raise $14,000 for childhood cancer patients
The Harlem Shake seems to be the new trend, but when Kent State University students dance, they dance to raise money for Akron Children’s Hospital.
