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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Taylor Roman Email: tcohen4@elon.eduApril 1, 2015

Elons Annual 24-hour Children's Miracle Network Dance Marathon Around the Corner

Hundreds of students and faculty will congregate in Alumni Gym, located in Koury Athletic Center, April 10-11 to celebrate Elon Universitys electric 24-hour dance marathon

In a matter of weeks, Elon Universitys campus will convene to make one of Elons most beloved traditions come to life. ElonTHON, a variation of the nationally acclaimed THON, is Elons adaptation of the 24-hour Children's Miracle Network dance marathon. From 6 pm Friday April 10 to 6 pm Saturday April 11, students will gather in Alumni Gym, part of Koury Athletic Center, and dance to support the efforts of Duke Childrens Hospital.

Founded in 2003, THON strives to make a difference in the lives of the children receiving treatment from Duke Childrens Hospital & Health Center. In addition to raising funds for affected children and their families- ElonTHON 2014 generated $176,216.94- ElonTHON offers emotional value and support as well; during the event, students and faculty have the opportunity to interact with miracle children, and learn their stories of medical perseverance. Every year, these stories make a lasting effect on the Elon community.

This will be my fourth year participating in ElonTHON, said Elon University senior Erica Martin. Every year, meeting such brave children energizes me to become more involved in the greater community.

Other students are excited to attend the event who never have before.

I heard about ElonTHON before I even came [to Elon], said Elon University freshman Kaitlyn McDonnell. Im so excited to be involved with such a great cause, and get to do my favorite thing- dance!

Also included are thrilling live performances, games and contests, and unlimited dancing. In fact, to represent the resilience of the young warriors, ElonTHON participants remain dancing and moving for the entire duration of their shifts!

Information about how to register for and donate to the event is available on ElonTHONs website. Additionally, ElonTHON will be sending live twitter updates to further promote the event.

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