The office has been busy lately as we settle in, preparing first year students to complete their service requirements and securing program volunteers for the semester, but we're still pressing forward!
This week, in honor of recruitment week for Cedar Rapids Dance Marathon (CRDM) 2012, I'm excited to tell you all a bit about the program and share some updates with you.
To begin, Dance Marathon is a national program designed for participants (AKA dancers) to raise money for the Children's Miracle Network. Dancers are required to stand for 12 hours without caffeine. All Cedar Rapids Dance Marathon funds go directly to the University of Iowa Children's Hospital focusing on non-cancer related medical expenses for families, things for the children staying there to do, improving the classroom for long-term patients, research, et cetera. They chose non-cancer related issues because the University of Iowa's Dance Marathon, which also benefits U of I Children's Hospital, focuses on cancer.
Last year, CRDM raised more than $25,000; this year's goal is $35,000. All dancers are encouraged to raise $100 to support 15 families currently staying at the University of Iowa Children's Hospital. So far, just over $9,000 has been raised!
As mentioned above, this week is recruitment work. You can help make miracles by heading out and donating money or attending one of these events:
- Tonight was CiCi's Night
- Tuesday, Feb 21: Coldstone Night (6-9pm)--it's also Teal Tuesday so wear teal!
- Thursday, Feb 23: Info session at 8pm in Stuart 405 @ Coe--come learn about CRDM!
- Saturday, Feb 25: PUB Dance with Rugcutters-8-11pm
- Tuesday, Feb 28: IHOP Day-come to IHOP for a free stack of pancakes and donate to CRDM! 8am-8pm
To donate, register as a dancer, or learn more about CRDM, click here! Only 53 days to go! The big event is April 14, 2012! Don't miss out!
