Dance Marathon Lights Up Holland for Kids’ Hospital

Event Details:

• Date: Friday, March 13, 6:00 PM to Saturday, early morning
• Venue: Dow Center
• Expected Attendees: 600+ (patients, families, volunteers, dancers, spectators)
• Fundraising Goal: $300,000

How to Participate:

• Open to the public; no tickets required
• Donations accepted at: [email protected]

Event Highlights

Opening Ceremony

• Dream Team: 28 student leaders lead the event
• Procession: Families and supporters walk through a tunnel from the Bultman Student Center

Activities

• Friday Night:
• Bluewater Kings Band performance
• Martial arts show
• Saturday Morning:
• Lip-sync contest
• Talent show
• Silent Disco: New this year, 500 participants with headphones
• Other Activities:
• Line dancing
• Zumba
• Family Feud game
• Worship performances by the college team
• Speech by Hope College president

Closing Ceremony

• Time: 4:20 PM Saturday
• Highlights:
• Awards presentation
• Video recap
• Announcement of total funds raised
• Speeches by Hope College and DeVos Children’s Hospital leaders

Behind the Scenes

• Planning: Over 150 students start planning at the beginning of the school year
• Committees: Organize performers, coordinate with the hospital
• Fund Usage: Supports NICU programs, research, and nurse training