For the second consecutive year, Elon University students who took part in the annual springtime ELONTHON dance marathon raised more than $100,000 to benefit young patients and their families with the nonprofit Children’s Miracle Network and Duke Children’s Hospital.
The ELONTHON 2011 Executive Committee presented a check for $100,547.55 at College Coffee on Tuesday to a representative of the two organizations. More than 1,000 students took part in the event, and several of the top individual and organizational fundraisers were recognized for their contributions.
“In this still-rough economy, it’s impressive to collect $100,000 in donations,” said Rose Porges, the Children’s Miracle Network volunteer coordinator for the Triad region of North Carolina. “This money means a lot to the patients at Duke Children’s Hospital.”
Held April 8-9, 2011, the ninth annual 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.
“They appreciate Elon so much, and to know that, it makes you realize the money is going to help people, not just a cause,” said Alexandra Lawrence, a senior human services studies major from Ohio who served as executive director of the 2011 program. “This was one of the most successful ELONTHON events ever.”
Best Morale Committee Members:
Clare Iannotta
Suzanne Uliano
Raymond Dempsey
Emily Adams
Nicholas Rourke
Jordan Smiley
Stephanie Quinn
Brianna Dougherty
Jane Wadsworth
Rachel Lucht
Josephine McKinnon
Sarah Davenport
Sasha Gunther
Kate Macauley
Ross Garner
Best Facilities Committee Members:
Olivia Varney
Andrea Gross
Best Marketing Committee Members:
Michael Gaytan
Cody Benoit
Best Catering Committee Members:
Danin Greusel
Michiya English
Emily Delaplane
Best Families Committee Members:
Rachel Roshfeld
Best Overall Participants:
Johanna Markiewitz
Jimmy Stevenson
Individual with most money raised:
Kristina Lindquist
Organization with most money raised:
Sigma Chi fraternity
Special Recognition to:
Phi Mu sorority for its dedication to their philanthropy of Children’s Miracle Network