Children's Miracle Network (CMN) Dance Marathon (DM) is a movement that has taken off on college campuses across the country. Proceeds from each DM event go towards Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals.

Since its start in 1991, Miracle Network Dance Marathon has raised more than $200 million, DM's goal is to ensure that no child or family fights pediatric illness or injury alone. In 2016 alone students across the country raised a total of $34,343,341 for CMN Hospitals. Students involved in a campus’ dance marathon organization spend a year gaining leadership, teamwork, and nonprofit business experience while raising funds and awareness for their local Children’s Miracle Network Hospital.

The actual Dance Marathon event can last between 8-40 hour event. This is 8-40 hours of non-stop dancing. Students have the opportunity to meet patient families treated at their local hospital. Students partake in dancing and games with each of the Miracle Children. Students also have the opportunity to visit their local CMN Hospital throughout the school year. So here are 10 reasons why you should take part in your campus' Dance Marathon.

1. To be a part of something greater than yourself.

2. You get to meet the sweetest, most grateful kids.

3. A newfound appreciation for your health, good health is a blessing we often take for granted.

4. You get to dance the night away for a worthy cause.

5. It connects you to other college students across the country.

6. It provides the opportunity to grow as a servant leader.

7. You become more compassionate.

8. You develop new skills related to fundraising and event planning.

9. You have the opportunity to work with fellow service minded people.

10. You have the opportunity to dance for 24 hours straight!!!

If you attend Stephen F. Austin State University check out Dance Marathon on our social media, Instagram: @sfa_dancemarathon or come to a meeting on Thursday nights at 5:00 pm in the BPSC Multimedia Room.

If you feel compelled to donate to such a worthy cause here is the link to my donor drive (-:

https://events.dancemarathon.com/index.cfm?fuseact...