CHS Dance Marathon celebrates another milestone

CHS Dance Marathon celebrates another milestone
For Current in Carmel


Approximately 1,100 students participated in the fifth annual Carmel High School Dance Marathon on Saturday, February 20, and celebrated a record $174,545.72 contribution for the Ryan White Infectious Disease Center at Riley Hospital for Children. The event is the nation’s largest high school dance marathon according to Children’s Miracle Network.
 

Nearly one-quarter of the student body participated, and one dozen Riley patients and families shared their stories of appreciation for the hospital. The planning committee for the event is comprised of two staff advisors and 50 students. Last year Carmel High School Dance Marathon raised nearly $160,000 ($35,000 in 2006; $58,000 in 2007; $129,000 in 2008; $159,000 in 2009). 
 

“The students tirelessly devote themselves to raise funds for the Ryan White Infectious Disease Center at Riley, the entity that provides children with HIV and other life-threatening infections an opportunity to find care,” explained Dr. Martin Kleiman, Director of the Ryan White Infectious Disease Center and Endowed Chair at Riley Hospital for Children.
 

Twenty-six Indiana universities and high schools are lacing up their dancing shoes during the year to raise money for Riley Hospital. Last year, schools combined to raise $1.7 million.