The 17th annual 24-hour Dance Marathon event raised more than $250,000 for Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital in downtown Grand Rapids.

  • A large group of students, many wearing green t-shirts, are seated on the floor in a crowded room, smiling, clapping, and cheering during the 17th annual 24-hour Dance Marathon event at Hope College.
  • A group of young people wearing green and blue shirts are sitting on the floor in a circle, smiling and chatting during the 17th annual 24-hour Dance Marathon event at Hope College. The event raised more than $250,000 for Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital in downtown Grand Rapids.
  • A large group of people, mostly young women, wearing green t-shirts with "Dance Marathon" printed on them, walk along a sidewalk during the 17th annual 24-hour Dance Marathon event at Hope College. The event raised more than $250,000 for Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital in downtown Grand Rapids.
  • A large group of people, mostly young adults, walk together outdoors wearing white "Dance Marathon" t-shirts and carrying water bottles. One participant in the front carries an orange and black duffel bag. The sun is setting in the background, casting a warm glow on the scene.
  • Colorful hand-painted banners with space-themed designs hang from the ceiling in a gymnasium during the 17th annual 24-hour Dance Marathon event at Hope College, which raised over $250,000 for Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital.
  • Students in colorful shirts participate in a group activity on the floor during the 24-hour Dance Marathon event at Hope College, raising more than $250,000 for Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital.
  • A young girl in a purple "Dance Marathon" T-shirt and colorful leggings runs through a tunnel of people giving high-fives at the 17th annual 24-hour Dance Marathon event, which raised more than $250,000 for Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital.
  • Students wearing blue and purple shirts enthusiastically cheer and raise their hands while participating in the 17th annual 24-hour Dance Marathon event at Hope College, which raised over $250,000 for Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital.
  • Participants at the 17th annual 24-hour Dance Marathon event at Hope College, including a young boy in a purple shirt, celebrate raising more than $250,000 for Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital. The boy runs through a tunnel formed by cheering students wearing white and green shirts.
  • A group of students at Hope College participate in the 17th annual 24-hour Dance Marathon event, smiling and high-fiving each other. The event raised more than $250,000 for Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital in downtown Grand Rapids.
  • A group of enthusiastic young people wearing blue Dance Marathon t-shirts cheer and clap inside a bustling gymnasium during the 17th annual 24-hour Dance Marathon event at Hope College, which raised over $250,000 for Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital.
  • Participants in the 17th annual 24-hour Dance Marathon at Hope College celebrate while wearing green event shirts. The event raised more than $250,000 for Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital in downtown Grand Rapids.
  • Participants of the 17th annual 24-hour Dance Marathon at Hope College, wearing colorful shirts and name tags, high-five each other in a gymnasium. The event raised over $250,000 for Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital.
  • Participants in colorful shirts cheer and celebrate during the 17th annual 24-hour Dance Marathon event at Hope College, which raised over $250,000 for Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital.
  • A group of college students wearing "Dance Marathon" t-shirts enthusiastically cheer and dance in a gymnasium decorated with colorful banners.
  • A group of enthusiastic participants dance and sing on stage during the 17th annual 24-hour Dance Marathon event at Hope College, raising more than $250,000 for Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital. A young girl in a purple shirt holds a microphone and sings, surrounded by college students in colorful shirts, with a shimmering silver and gold backdrop behind them.
  • A group of students in brightly colored t-shirts smile and clap, participating in the 17th annual 24-hour Dance Marathon event at Hope College, which raised over $250,000 for Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital in Grand Rapids.
  • Participants, including children and adults, wearing purple "Dance Marathon" shirts at the 17th annual 24-hour Dance Marathon event at Hope College. The event raised over $250,000 for Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital in downtown Grand Rapids.
  • Colorful banners with supportive messages hang in a gymnasium above a crowd of people during the 17th annual 24-hour Dance Marathon event at Hope College.
  • A smiling woman in an orange shirt and neon green fanny pack is giving a piggyback ride to a young girl with glasses during the 17th annual 24-hour Dance Marathon event at Hope College. Other participants and event decorations are visible in the background.
  • Students participate in the 17th annual 24-hour Dance Marathon event at Hope College, raising more than $250,000 for Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital. They are wearing event t-shirts, and one student is making a hand gesture while talking to another.
  • A group of five people, four wearing purple "Dance Marathon" t-shirts and one wearing an orange t-shirt with a green fanny pack, stand on stage in front of a gold and black tinsel backdrop. The person on the left holds a microphone and is speaking, while the others listen.
  • Colorful handmade banners hang in a row during the 17th annual 24-hour Dance Marathon event at Hope College. The banners feature various space-themed designs and messages of encouragement, such as "Emerald, you're out of this world!" The event raised more than $250,000 for Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital in downtown Grand Rapids.
  • A group of enthusiastic students, wearing green and white shirts, cheer and clap during Hope College's 17th annual 24-hour Dance Marathon event. The event raised more than $250,000 for Helen DeVos Children's Hospital.
  • A group of enthusiastic students wearing matching orange polo shirts and headsets are dancing and smiling during the 17th annual 24-hour Dance Marathon event.
  • Dance Marathon. Photo by Steven Herppich on March 11, 2016
  • A group of students wearing blue shirts dance energetically during the 17th annual 24-hour Dance Marathon event at Hope College, which raised more than $250,000 for Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital in downtown Grand Rapids.
  • A handmade banner with a space theme reads "HOPE SWIM & DIVE HOPE IS OUT OF THIS GALAXY." The banner features a drawing of a spaceship against a black, starry background. This image is part of the 17th annual 24-hour Dance Marathon event at Hope College, which raised over $250,000 for Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital.
  • A large group of people with raised hands participate in the 17th annual 24-hour Dance Marathon event at Hope College, which raised more than $250,000 for Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital.
  • Students participating in the 17th annual 24-hour Dance Marathon event at Hope College, raising more than $250,000 for Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital. The scene is lively with participants wearing colorful shirts, dancing energetically in a gymnasium decorated with banners.
  • A large group of students, wearing white and green t-shirts, enthusiastically participate in the 17th annual 24-hour Dance Marathon event at Hope College, raising more than $250,000 for Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital. They have their hands raised and are smiling, creating a lively and energetic atmosphere.
  • A large group of enthusiastic students, many wearing white t-shirts, are gathered closely together, some kneeling and clapping, in a lively and colorful setting during the 17th annual 24-hour Dance Marathon event at Hope College. The event raised more than $250,000 for Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital in downtown Grand Rapids.
  • A large crowd of people, many wearing colorful t-shirts, gather in a gymnasium filled with vibrant, handmade banners hanging from the ceiling. The banners display various messages such as "FOR THE KIDS" and "DANCE MARATHON." The event, the 17th annual 24-hour Dance Marathon, raised more than $250,000 for Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital in downtown Grand Rapids.
  • A large group of people participate in the 17th annual 24-hour Dance Marathon event at Hope College, raising more than $250,000 for Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital. They are dancing in a gymnasium, with many wearing green, white, or purple T-shirts. Banners and a large screen are visible in the background.
  • A large group of students, many wearing white and some in red or green shirts, are gathered together, clapping and smiling during the 17th annual 24-hour Dance Marathon event at Hope College.
  • A large group of people participate in a dance marathon inside a gymnasium, many wearing colorful t-shirts, with their arms raised in unison. Banners and decorations hang from the walls and a large screen in the background displays dancers on stage.
  • Three women wearing purple "Dance Marathon" T-shirts stand together, with two of them holding microphones. They appear to be addressing an audience. The background is decorated with shimmering, silver streamers.
  • A group of young people clapping and smiling during the 17th annual 24-hour Dance Marathon event at Hope College.
  • A young girl in a pink shirt holds a microphone and speaks while a woman in a purple Dance Marathon shirt kneels beside her, listening attentively. They are participating in the 17th annual 24-hour Dance Marathon event at Hope College.
  • A group of people, including children and adults, are smiling and cheering during the 17th annual 24-hour Dance Marathon event, which raised more than $250,000 for Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital in downtown Grand Rapids.
  • A group of people wearing orange shirts enthusiastically dance on stage during the 17th annual 24-hour Dance Marathon event at Hope College. Behind them, a colorful sign reads "GLO and Game Lights Up Our World." The event raised more than $250,000 for Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital.
  • Students in blue and orange shirts enthusiastically dance in a crowded gym during the 17th annual 24-hour Dance Marathon event, raising more than $250,000 for Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital. Banners and a large screen are visible in the background.
  • A group of people, including a man carrying a young boy on his shoulders, participate in the 17th annual 24-hour Dance Marathon event at Hope College, raising over $250,000 for Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital.
  • A woman in an orange shirt speaks into a microphone, gesturing with her hand, while standing between two young girls in purple tie-dye shirts with "Dance Marathon giving hope" printed on them. Silver tinsel curtains create a festive background.
  • Colorful banners hang at the 17th annual 24-hour Dance Marathon event at Hope College, featuring various designs, including a smiling snowman, text messages, and illustrations. The event raised more than $250,000 for Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital in downtown Grand Rapids.
  • Two speakers holding microphones stand in front of a gold and silver tinsel backdrop during the 17th annual 24-hour Dance Marathon event at Hope College, which raised more than $250,000 for Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital in downtown Grand Rapids.
  • A group of enthusiastic participants at the 17th annual 24-hour Dance Marathon event at Hope College, smiling and clapping while wearing matching t-shirts and name tags.
  • A group of people, including children and adults, stand together on stage wearing purple tie-dye "Dance Marathon" shirts at the 17th annual 24-hour Dance Marathon event. One person in an orange shirt is holding a microphone and a notebook.
  • Hope College students wearing orange shirts energetically perform a coordinated dance routine on stage during the 17th annual 24-hour Dance Marathon event. The backdrop features a sign with colorful planets and text reading "Glo and Sam Lights Up Our World."
  • Two young women in white Dance Marathon t-shirts smile and embrace each other, surrounded by other participants at the 17th annual 24-hour Dance Marathon event at Hope College. The event raised more than $250,000 for Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital.
  • A row of colorful banners hangs in a gymnasium, each with different designs and messages of support. One banner prominently reads "FOR THE KIDS." The ceiling is lined with stars, and the atmosphere suggests a festive event.
  • A woman wearing a yellow "Dance Marathon" T-shirt speaks into a microphone while holding a piece of paper. A young girl rests on her shoulder, while another woman in a red shirt supports the child. Two other young women in yellow shirts stand in the background. The event is the 17th annual 24-hour Dance Marathon at Hope College, which raised over $250,000 for Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital.
  • A large group of people, mostly students, gather in a gymnasium for Hope College's 17th annual 24-hour Dance Marathon event. Colorful banners and signs hang from the walls, and the large banner in the background reads, "Dance Marathon: Giving Hope to Kids." The event raised more than $250,000 for Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital in downtown Grand Rapids.
  • A group of students wearing orange shirts is holding up signs displaying the amount $256,323.13 at the 17th annual 24-hour Dance Marathon event. A banner behind them reads "Dance Marathon: giving hope to kids." Other decorative banners and signs are visible in the background.

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