Dance Marathon

In 2002, Marlon Gibson with a team of dedicated students began Dance Marathon at The University of Toledo.  This is a tradition that began in Penn State and has been implemented at universities throughout the nation.  The first year dancer paid $100 to dance for 12 hours at the Student Recreation Center.  The night was filled with live entertainment, food and a line-dance that everyone learned throughout the night.  Dance Marathon 2002 raised over $18,000 for the Children’s Miracle Network- Toledo Mercy Children’s Hospital, the philanthropy of the organization.  Dance Marathon 2003 raised the minimum amount that dancers had to raise to $175.  The students ended up raising $32,000 for the charity.  In 2004, the amount of hours of the event was raised to 16 hours and the tradition was changed to an overnight event.  Dance Marathon ended up raising over $39,000 for the children.  A lot of hard work and dedication goes into this tradition, but it is all FOR THE KIDS!