Volunteerism and Tutoring

Dance Marathon

Religious Life Center

Dance Marathon is a student service organization that raises money for the Children’s Hospital at the Medical Center of Central Georgia. Money is raised all year, and in the spring the actual event is held. The event consists of music, games, and personal testimonies from the Children Hospital’s patients. Students who choose to participate pay a sign-up fee and then, by way of a letter-writing campaign, raise money to be able to come celebrate at the event in the spring.

Activities of the Organization and its Accomplishments

• Organization was started by students three years ago.
• During its first year, the organization raised more than $10,000.
• Last year, it raised more than $13,000 .
• The funds are entirely student-raised.

What Students Learn through this Organization

• About the Children’s Hospital and the young patients its serves.
• About developing and completing a fundraising project.
• About the effectiveness of letter-writing campaigns.
• About life-threatening childhood diseases.

Helpful Web Sites

Medical Center of Central Georgia Children's Hospital
Children's Miracle Network

How to Become Involved in Dance Marathon

Students pay a sign-up fee and begin writing letters to raise money.

Faculty/Staff

Jessica Merriman
Residence Life Coordinator
(478) 301-2056