Finally, it is that time of year again. The time for students to come together to support a cause that is greater than themselves. The time for communities everywhere to dance all night long for the kids who aren’t able to. It's finally time for Dance Marathon.

For those of you who aren't aware, Dance Marathon is a seventeen-hour dance-a-thon to help raise money for the Children's Miracle Network. The event takes place at high schools and college campuses across the nation, each in support of their local Children’s Miracle Network Hospital. The students spend their time learning new dance moves while also learning about the battles the kids champions go through. The event is all about raising money, support, and awareness for the champions and their families.

The event takes place at Boise State on February 26 starting at 3 p.m. and will continue on through the night until 8 a.m. the next morning. This event is put on by the students and all of the proceeds go directly to St. Luke's Children's Hospital. The goal this year is to raise $80,000.00 and just over half that has been raised so far! But the more who people who sign up, the more awareness will spread, and the more money we can raise. It is not too late to sign up to participate in the event, but if you can't make it, or if it is past your bedtime, donate your money. Either way, it is all for a great cause.

So, whether you have been participating for years or have never done it before, I urge you to sign up for this year’s event. Join a team or create your own; all it takes is a few short minutes to get involved in this amazing event. You don't have to be a great dancer, or even a mediocre one, you just have to be willing to take part in something bigger than yourself. Take one weekend out of your year to help raise money for the kids and families who are going through unimaginable circumstances. It is time to dance for all the kids who can't right now. It is time to dance so that one day instead of dancing for the kids, we'll be able to dance with the kids.

So sign up, stand up, and dance it up. FTK