ELONTHON, the university’s annual 24-hour dance marathon to benefit the Children’s Miracle Network and Duke Children’s Hospital, raised more than $100,000 this year, organizers announced Tuesday in the final College Coffee of the semester.
The ELONTHON 2010 Executive Committee presented a check for $100,343.69 to representatives from Children’s Miracle Network and Duke Children’s Hospital on hand at College Coffee. Organizers said their most recent total is a significant increase over past years’ donations.
Individual students and organizations were also recognized for their contributions. Winners include:
Mason Lindley Cup Recipients – Phi Mu
Top Fundraiser- Large Organization – Phi Mu
Top Fundraiser – Small Organization – Alpha Phi Omega
Top Fundraiser- Individual Dancer – Elizabeth Molloy
Spirit Dancer – Stephanie Alvarez
Catering Commiitee Member of the Year – Christine Conti
Facilities Committee Member of the Year – Sarah Bean
Families Commiitee Member of the Year – Rachel Roshfeld
Marketing Commiitee Member of the Year – Kelsey Reifler
Morale Commiitee Member of the Year – Margaret Rowland
“To be able to help the kids at Duke Children’s Hospital and participate in a campus-wide philanthropic event is a privilege that not many people receive,” said senior Michael Duff, the ELONTHON executive director. “The ELONTHON Executive Committee puts countless hours into making the event a success, and we could not be happier with the funds raised this year.”
Held April 15-16, 2010, ELONTHON featured hours of dancing, music, games and activities to benefit the hospital. Throughout the event, participants also heard from patients and their families who have been treated at Duke.
The ELONTHON 2010 Executive Committee would like to thank all the students who danced and served on committees and all the faculty and staff who donated time, money, and support to help make the event successful.
– Information submitted by Robert Dunlap