DanceBlue Season of Giving Begins
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (Oct. 11, 2007) − Although the 24-hour dance
marathon is still months away – scheduled Feb. 22-23, 2008 – the University of
Kentucky is mobilizing in support of DanceBlue 2008, which will benefit the
Pediatric Oncology
Clinic at UK HealthCare’s Chandler
Hospital.
The first public – and one of the largest – fundraising events of the DanceBlue season is the 5K Run for the Kids, slated at 9 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 3, at Commonwealth Stadium. Runners of all ages and abilities are encouraged to support DanceBlue. The entry fee is $16 in advance and $18 for race-day registration. Visit online and click “Documents” to obtain a registration form, or e-mail for more information.
Another deadline approaches for students who want to get involved. Oct. 25 is the last day to register DanceBlue teams, the groups that sponsor the marathon dancers. Teams can consist of registered student organizations, a floor or an entire residence hall, or just a group of five friends who want to get involved. Those registered as a DanceBlue team compete against other teams of similar sizes for awards in categories such as fundraising and spirit. Only full-time and part-time students can register as DanceBlue dancers.
Anyone wanting more information about the DanceBlue teams can attend an information session at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 23, in room 228 Student Center. Contact Alex McIlvaine, DanceBlue teams recruitment captain, at (330) 414-4083 with any questions regarding registering as a student organization and/or general team registration questions.
Last spring, after a full academic year of fundraising and 24 hours of non-stop dancing, 465 UK students celebrated raising $241,515, nearly double the 2005 total, on behalf of the Golden Matrix Fund. The fund provides families who have a child with cancer with emotional support and financial aid; supports pediatric cancer research at UK; and funds improvements to the facilities and services for pediatric cancer patients.
In addition to fundraising, student organizations are involved with the Adopt-A-Family program, which pairs students with the families of pediatric cancer patients. Students provide emotional support for the families and organize fun activities for the patients and siblings.
The first public – and one of the largest – fundraising events of the DanceBlue season is the 5K Run for the Kids, slated at 9 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 3, at Commonwealth Stadium. Runners of all ages and abilities are encouraged to support DanceBlue. The entry fee is $16 in advance and $18 for race-day registration. Visit online and click “Documents” to obtain a registration form, or e-mail for more information.
Another deadline approaches for students who want to get involved. Oct. 25 is the last day to register DanceBlue teams, the groups that sponsor the marathon dancers. Teams can consist of registered student organizations, a floor or an entire residence hall, or just a group of five friends who want to get involved. Those registered as a DanceBlue team compete against other teams of similar sizes for awards in categories such as fundraising and spirit. Only full-time and part-time students can register as DanceBlue dancers.
Anyone wanting more information about the DanceBlue teams can attend an information session at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 23, in room 228 Student Center. Contact Alex McIlvaine, DanceBlue teams recruitment captain, at (330) 414-4083 with any questions regarding registering as a student organization and/or general team registration questions.
Last spring, after a full academic year of fundraising and 24 hours of non-stop dancing, 465 UK students celebrated raising $241,515, nearly double the 2005 total, on behalf of the Golden Matrix Fund. The fund provides families who have a child with cancer with emotional support and financial aid; supports pediatric cancer research at UK; and funds improvements to the facilities and services for pediatric cancer patients.
In addition to fundraising, student organizations are involved with the Adopt-A-Family program, which pairs students with the families of pediatric cancer patients. Students provide emotional support for the families and organize fun activities for the patients and siblings.