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After another year of hard work, the 12 hour celebration is here.  Saturday, February 21, 8 pm - 8 am in the Grand Hall, RMC.  Come see what it's all about!

Thanks to our Snowy Owl Sponsor, Kaplan Test Prep! 

Kudos also Grey Owl Sponsor, Sound Connections for DJ equipment and DJs

Owlet sponsors: Pei Wei Asian Diner, Chipotle, Guadalajara, Mama Ninfa, BW3, Domino's, Papa John's, Jersey Mike Subs, Kolache Factory, Fu Garden, Rice University North Servery, Morningside Thai, Niko Nikos, Chick fil a, Rice University Karaoke DDR club, Rice Coffeehouse.

 

> Welcome to Dance Marathon!

The first time... Fun, food, music, dancing, friends, kids, families, help.  Such words embodied the vision of  students who helped make the first annual Rice University Dance Marathon a success.  On February 22, 2003, Rice students, Miracle families, and members of the Houston community gathered from 10 pm to 10 am to be a part of Stayin' Awake for Kids' Sake. 

Our purpose... 2003 Stayin' Awake for Kid's Sake (or SAFKS) was the first annual Dance Marathon at Rice University to raise money for Memorial Hermann Children's Hospital, the local Children's Miracle Network-affiliated hospital in the Houston area.

Children's Miracle Network (or CMN), which began in 1983, is an international non-profit organization that is associated with 170 children's hospitals throughout North America.  Through telethons, radiothons, and dance marathons, CMN has raised over $2 billion for its hospitals.  What makes CMN special is their guarantee that money that is raised locally stays local and their commitment to treating every child, regardless of affliction or the family's financial status.

The future... Stayin' Awake for Kid's Sake's success is dependent on the members of the Rice community and Houston area.  Please, look through the website to find out how you can help in 2004 Dance Marathon and be a part of a great tradition.  If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact us!

Our Mission: To organize an event that promotes and fundraises for the kids of Memorial Hermann Hospital

 

> Quick Guide to the Website

• ABOUT DANCE MARATHON - An overview and history of Dance Marathon

• FOR STUDENTS - Are you a student looking to get involved with Dance Marathon? 

• FOR SPONSORS - Are you a business looking to sponsoring the event?

• CONTACT US - Feel free to contact us for more information