Photo Opportunity: Washington University Dance Marathon​

​12-hour dance party raises money for Children's Miracle Network

What: Dance Marathon, a benefit for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals​

When: 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 15 to 2 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 16

Where: The Danforth University Center (The DUC), Washington University in St. Louis
Hundreds of students will dress up in colorful costumes to enjoy themed dance hours, performances, games and visits from Miracle kids who are treated at the local hospitals.

A Washington University tradition for 16 years, Dance Marathon raises money for the two-member pediatric hospitals of the Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals of Greater St. Louis: St. Louis Children’s Hospital and SSM Cardinal Glennon Children’s Medical Center. Washington University’s event is part of a nationwide network that has raised $62 million for 170 hospitals.

Read more here​ about student co-chairs Christy Marx and Katie Caul, who have both benefitted from Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals.
Visiting media: Please inquire for Christy Marx and Katie Caul at the entrance of the event.