Each year the Bowling Green Dance Marathon Steering Committee and the Children's Miracle Network put on a 32 hour charity event. Dancers promise to remain on their feet for 32 hours straight in return for donations. All money raised at the event goes to support Mercy Children's Hospital in Toledo, OH and the children that it takes care of there through the purchasing of medical equipment, treatment, research, and educational items. A total of $173,610.45 was raised at the 2006 Dance Marathon and we have high hopes of surpassing that this year!

Dancers are responsible for raising $250, while Moralers are responsible for $150. Moralers are individuals who serve as just that: Moralers! It is their duty during the event to keep the Dancers pumped up and excited through whatever means necessary. Usually goody bags of toys, gifts, and appoved snacks are given to their Dancer Buddy. Some Moralers are brave enough to give foot and calf massages to those tightened muscles, while others are there to act goofy and silly to bring a smile during those late night hours. While not required to be there for the entire event,most Moralers only sneak off for an occasional 2 - 4 hour nap during the time to recharge and then they're right back in the thick of things.

Check out the Dance Marathon website to find out more about this great charity!

If you're interested in helping, a quick and easy way to do so is to use GoodSearch.com . Just by using this search engine, which is run by Yahoo!, a tiny donation is made to your charity of choice. Over $560 have been raised this way so far. It's a simple thing to do and it benefits a great cause! Just select "BGSU Dance Marathon" from the charities list and then use the search engine as usual.

Coming soon will be a listing of Dance Marathon's events held each year.

Please check out our calendar to find out exact time and locations for each event.

We are proud to support our Dancers, Moralers, and Committee Personnel for the 2008 Dance Marathon!

Lynn Lottman - Dancer Relations Committee
Emily Draper - Dancer
Christina Downey - Security Team Member
Megan Ramsey - Moraler
Jenny Pomerantz - Morale Captain Chair Person

If you would like more information about Dance Marathon, please email our DGRs, Luana Rager at luanar@bgsu.edu or Danielle Barr at dabarr@bgsu.edu