PHOTOS: The seventh annual Dance Marathon event took place on Feb. 25. This year, participants raised ‎$261,229.48 for Riley Hospital For Children. CONNER GORDON / PHOTOS

INTRODUCTION

Dance Marathon is a six-hour event, organized by student government, that includes music, dancing, food and games. It started three years ago in honor of Ashley Crouse ’02, who died in 2006 in a traffic accident. All proceeds go to the Riley Hospital for Children.

Feb. 25, 4 to 10 p.m. — Day of Dance Marathon. Arrive early between 3 and 3:45 for registration, and bring the minimum $85 to receive the Dance Marathon T-shirt.

SPIRIT DAYS

• Feb. 21 — Hawaiian day
• Feb. 22 — Denim day
• Feb. 23* — Color group day.
• Feb. 24 — Dance Marathon T-shirt day

*Turn in Dance Marathon money at the Freshman Cafeteria during SRT to receive this year’s Dance Marathon T-shirt. Or, wait until the day of Dance Marathon on Feb. 25.

COVERAGE: Click below to read stories related to Dance Marathon.

(Most recent articles at top)

• Mohammad Issa (opinion): Dancing for Those Who Can’t
• Freshman Class: Freshman Class to participate in Dance Marathon spirit week
• Key Club: Key Club meeting Feb. 23, members to participate in Dance Marathon
• Senate: Senate settles on color group leaders and Dance Marathon spirit days
• House of Representatives: Spaghetti dinner to take place Feb. 22, followed by Dance Marathon Feb. 25
• Sophomore Class: Sophomore Class strives to improve Dance Marathon participation
• Spotlight: CHS Dance Marathon inspires students to take community service to the next level, from high school to college
• Sophomore Class: Sophomore Class encourages Dance Marathon participation
• House of Representatives: House to organize Orange Leaf, Chik-Fil-A fundraisers
• WHJE: WHJE to play music at Dance Marathon
• Senate: Senate supports Dance Marathon, to host ‘Neon Rave’ on Feb. 3
• House of Representatives: Dance Marathon applications are available, due Jan. 27

CALENDAR: Forgot when the next fundraiser is? Check the calendar below.