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For Release March 27, 2017 Contact: Jessica Rapfogel


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Elonthon strives to raise $300,000 in its 15th annual Dance Marathon


Elon University students will participate in a 24-hour dance marathon that raises money for Duke
Childrens Hospital and Health Center

ELON, N.C. MEDIA ALERT

WHAT: Elon University students will dance for 24 consecutive hours during Elonthon to raise money for the
local Childrens Miracle Network Hospital, Duke Childrens Hospital and Health Center. Each participant
collects donations and dances alongside over 20 miracle children and families.

WHEN: 6 p.m. Friday, April 7 - 6 p.m. Saturday, April 8

WHERE: Elon Universitys Alumni Gym in Koury Athletic Center

DETAILS: Elonthon is the largest student-run organization and


philanthropy event on campus. Various teams are given their own
miracle child to celebrate.

The Elonthon executive team hosts various games and entertainment


during the event to keep morale high, including neon dance parties
and speeches from miracle children and their families. Elonthon Exec team holding up total money raised in 2016

My best friend when I was growing up had cancer so Elonthon


really hit home for me, Operations Committee member Mollie Somers said. You really feel something
powerful when youre in that gym.

The connections participants make seem to be a powerful force behind the events popularity and retention.

As someone who started at Elon spring semester of my freshman year, Elonthon was the first organized
campus event I participated in, returning participant Eliza Upton said. It was the first time I witnessed the
strength of the Elon community and truly felt at home.

Elonthon hopes to surpass last years total of $276,720.16 and reach $300,000 this year.

The event is not open to the public. Students, alumni, and Elon faculty can register here. Online donations are
welcome.

Elonthon is part of the Miracle Network Dance Marathon Movement and began in 2003 to support the patients
and families of Duke Childrens Hospital. The movement has spread across the United States, reaching more
than 300 schools. It is based on the motto, Our generation fighting for the next: For The Kids. More
information can be found on its website.

NOTE TO EDITORS: Photos from last years event can be found on the Elonthon website gallery. Click here
to watch a video of the events highlights. More information about Duke Childrens Hospital can be found
here.

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