General Information
ELONTHON is a student organized philanthropy committed to raising money and awareness for the kids of Duke Children's Hospital and Health Center through an unforgettable twenty four hour event of fun, entertainment and dancing.
History | The Beginning at Elon | Executive Committee | Press Room
This great event started four years ago at Elon University and below you can find the history information on Dance Marathon, Children's Miracle Network, and a quick glance at Duke's Children's Hospital.
Dance Marathon started in 1973 at Penn State University to raise money for Penn State 's Hershey Medical Center. Now, schools across the country put on the yearly event to benefit Children's Miracle Network, which first got involved in 1977 when Indiana University did their first Dance Marathon. Over the years, Dance Marathon's across the country have raised millions for CMN. Here on campus, it is the biggest fundraiser that is student run. Money raised by ELONTHON dancers all supports Duke Children's Hospital in Durham, NC. This money goes to help with medical expenses of the families and the hospitals that Duke works with.
History of Children's Miracle Network
Children’s Miracle Network is an international non-profit organization dedicated to helping children by raising funds and awareness for 170 children’s hospitals throughout North America. Each year these hospitals treat 14 million children with diseases, injuries, & birth defects of every kind. The hallmark on CMN is that 100% of every dollar that is donated stays in the community. Therefore, all money raised supports local hospitals and CMN hospitals treat all children regardless of affliction or the family’s ability to pay.
Information on Duke Children’s Hospital
Duke Children’s Hospital & Health Center is one of the largest charity healthcare providers in the Southeast. It is an amazing facility that has its priorities set straight-their number one priority is children! Duke Children’s Hospital treats children from all over North Carolina and around the globe. They provide youngsters with simple routine medical care and also treat some of the most life-threatening illness children encounter. However, Duke Children’s not only cares for the medical needs of patients, but Duke Children’s meets the emotional needs of each family too. Duke Children’s gives their young patients and families hopes and dreams for a brighter tomorrow!
A Glance at Duke Children’s:
| Total Beds | 148 |
| Annual Admissions to Hospital | 6,700 |
| Average Length of Stay | 6.6 days |
| Annual Outpatient Visits | 165,000 |
