I [Dance] In The Corridor

Mercer University is unique for a variety of reasons but most notably, the great deal of philanthropic campaigns carried by the students. Unlike typical universities, we do not simply choose one philanthropy to support through one large event; the students endeavor to take on the major fundraising campaigns of Relay for Life, Up ‘Til Dawn for St. Jude, and Dance Marathon.

What is unique about Dance Marathon is that the funds raised by Mercer University students directly benefits the local Children's Miracle Network Hospital of Central Georgia, located right here in the corridor! Notably, any incident that requires pediatric treatment from here in the corridor all the way to Tallahassee will be sent to our very own Children’s Miracle Network hospital on High Street downtown. Over the last eight years, Mercer University students have been raising money to help fund the hospital as no child is turned away by their inability to pay. See? It’s just that more important that we engage in our local philanthropic organizations! Since its genesis, Mercer’s Dance Marathon has raised a whopping $88,635 and has no plans to rest on its laurels.

Last year, the Dance Marathon executive board led students in raising nearly $15,000 and they remain hopeful this year. What exactly does the day of Dance Marathon entail? This year’s Marathon is from 11am-5pm on Saturday, February 23rd in the RLC and is jam-packed with fun games, dancing, arts and crafts, and Miracle Stories from children who were treated at the hospital. Is that not enticing enough? There will also be raffle prizes from local Macon restaurants, Betsey Pittard designs, Southern Tide, and even an Intel Laptop with Windows 8! Raising money can also start here!

Local Macon Restaurants are getting involved, too! Here’s the schedule for percentage nights which benefit this amazing organization. Stay hungry!

Monday: Marble Slab from 4-9pm

Tuesday: Francar’s in Mercer Village from 6-9

Friday: Margarita’s in Mercer Village from 4-close

FTK! For the Kids!