This is my first year participating in UNC-CH's Dance Marathon and I couldn't be more excited!  In addition to being a member of the Outreach Committee, I have signed up to dance in the marathon itself.  The marathon will take place starting on February 19, 2010 and will continue for 24 hours until the 20th!

Throughout the year, Dance Marathon fundraises through various events which all lead to the day-long marathon itself.  Since its start almost 12 years ago, UNC Dance Marathon has raised over $2 million dollars, all of which have benefitted various programs at the North Carolina Children's Hospital.  The money helps with costs not covered by insurance, such as transportation, holiday dinners, personal bills such as heating and electric, and programs designed to enhance patient's and their families' stays at the hospital.  For more information, please visit www.uncmarathon.org.

Every one of the 1,600 dancers who has signed up has pledged to raise $150.  I hope to raise 5 times that amount by the time of the marathon!  I understand that these are difficult times economically so if you are uncomfortable with donating to this fund, I would appreciate it if you helped to spread the word about this cause!  If you are inclined to donate, please do so through this website.  All the money will go to my dancer fund and ultimately to the kids!

Thank you so much for your help and generosity.

"To dance is to be out of yourself.  Larger, more beautiful, more powerful."  -Agnes De Mille