In its opening moments the 20th annual Dance Marathon had already achieved one milestone, with a record-number 1,100 students participating. A day later, the student-organized event ended with another, raising its highest total yet, $340,172.20, on behalf of the children served by Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital of Grand Rapids.

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  • Three smiling students hold up bright yellow "Dance Marathon: Giving Hope to Kids" t-shirts while sitting next to large boxes full of more t-shirts. The backdrop includes a wall with a few items and a red fire alarm.
  • Two students in orange shirts are sitting and standing near a railing, engaged in conversation and holding clipboards, during the 20th annual Dance Marathon at Hope College.
  • Students participating in Hope College's 20th annual Dance Marathon gather around a table with colored wristbands and materials, engaging in activities and preparations for the event. Some students wear yellow shirts, while others wear green or white shirts. The event supports Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital of Grand Rapids.
  • A large group of students, wearing various colored t-shirts, are gathered and sitting on the floor in a spacious, well-lit room with large windows. The students are participating in Hope College's 20th annual Dance Marathon, which achieved a record number of 1,100 participants and raised $340,172.20 for Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital.
  • A group of smiling students in Dance Marathon t-shirts pose for a photo during the 20th annual Dance Marathon event at Hope College, surrounded by other participants. One student holds a smartphone capturing the moment.
  • A large group of students sitting on the floor in a brightly lit room, participating in the 20th annual Dance Marathon. Many are wearing colorful event t-shirts, and some are engaged in activities like playing card games. The atmosphere is lively and social.
  • A person in a flannel shirt and green t-shirt receives a brown paper bag from another person in an orange jacket, on stage at the 20th annual Dance Marathon event at Hope College.
  • A large group of students, many wearing event T-shirts, sit on the floor and listen attentively to a speaker on stage at the Dance Marathon 2019 event. A screen behind the speaker displays "Dance Marathon 2019!" The venue is bright with natural light, and additional students can be seen standing in the background.
  • Two students are outdoors on a snowy campus, pushing a cart filled with care packages. The cart has a sign that reads "Care Packages!!".
  • A group of students, some wearing green Dance Marathon T-shirts and others in casual attire, walk together on a snowy sidewalk. The scene captures the beginning of the 20th annual Dance Marathon at Hope College, where 1,100 students participated and raised $340,172.20 for Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital.
  • A large group of students, many wearing yellow "Dance Marathon" t-shirts, walk together on a snowy campus pathway near the DeWitt Student and Cultural Center at Hope College.
  • Three large, colorful banners hang in a gymnasium. The first banner reads, "We're gonna dance like it's your birthday" with a drawing of a cupcake. The second banner says, "Emmy's Dance 4 Graham" with a drawing of a cake. The third banner says, "Happy Birthday To Ella!" with a drawing of musical notes and a heart. Below the banners, inflatable play equipment and silhouettes of dancing figures can be seen.
  • Banners hanging in an indoor gymnasium for the 20th annual Dance Marathon at Hope College. The banners are decorated with colorful drawings and messages of support, including a birthday cake with "Volleyball Loves Libby," and various names and balloons.
  • Three hand-painted banners hang side by side in a gymnasium. The left banner features colorful balloons and the text "Sibs Celebrate for Lydia." The middle banner reads "June 25, 2012, BNK Transplant Birthday" with a drawing of a cake and balloons. The right banner has a picture of a tiered cake and a green character, with the text "Riley Jo." Below, a pink balloon is tied to the railing.
  • Participants in brightly colored shirts cheer and clap as two young children run down the center of a gymnasium at the 20th annual Dance Marathon at Hope College. The event saw a record number of 1,100 students participating and raised $340,172.20 for Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital.
  • A young girl in a yellow Dance Marathon shirt runs through a tunnel of cheering students, who are reaching out to give high-fives. The gymnasium is filled with students wearing a variety of colored shirts, including yellow, pink, and orange. The atmosphere is lively, with balloon decorations and banners hanging from the upper level.
  • Four students in orange shirts and jeans stand on stage with clipboards and microphones at Hope College's 20th annual Dance Marathon. The student with the microphone speaks to the audience.
  • A group of participants on stage at the 20th annual Hope College Dance Marathon, wearing yellow event T-shirts. Some are wearing party hats, and a little girl in front is clapping. One person is holding up a peace sign.
  • A family of five stands on stage with a man in an orange shirt at the 20th annual Dance Marathon event. The family members, including two children being held by their parents and one child holding a microphone, are wearing matching yellow tie-dye shirts with the event's logo.
  • A group of five people stand on a stage, four of whom are wearing yellow "Dance Marathon" t-shirts. A child in the front speaks into a microphone while holding a plush toy. An adult and two other children stand behind them, and a person in an orange shirt stands to the right, holding a paper. Black curtains and a yellow balloon are in the background.
  • Five students are standing on a stage during the 20th annual Dance Marathon at Hope College. Two students are wearing orange shirts and holding notebooks, while three students in yellow "Dance Marathon" shirts look on. The event achieved a milestone with a record-number 1,100 students participating and raised $340,172.20 for Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital.
  • A young boy pointing a toy gun, standing with three adults smiling and laughing during Hope College's 20th annual Dance Marathon event.
  • A group of five people, including children, stand on a stage wearing matching yellow tie-dye "Dance Marathon" T-shirts. A woman on the right, wearing an orange shirt, holds a microphone and speaks to them. The background features a large screen displaying a projection of the event.
  • Five people stand on a stage at the 20th annual Dance Marathon at Hope College, celebrating the event's success. Three individuals in orange shirts and two in yellow shirts are smiling and clapping, with one speaking into a microphone. The backdrop is black curtains.
  • A family of five, wearing matching yellow "Dance Marathon" t-shirts, stands on stage during Hope College's 20th annual Dance Marathon. An event organizer in an orange shirt holds a microphone and speaks to the audience.
  • A group of students wearing yellow "Dance Marathon" t-shirts stand on a stage, some smiling and others looking ahead, with balloons visible on the right side.
  • Two young girls wearing yellow "Dance Marathon" t-shirts sing into microphones on a stage. They are part of the 20th annual Dance Marathon event at Hope College, which achieved a record participation of 1,100 students and raised $340,172.20 for Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital. Balloons and a black curtain backdrop are visible behind them.
  • A group of students in green "Dance Marathon" t-shirts are jumping and cheering on stage, with one holding balloons. The event is part of Hope College's 20th annual Dance Marathon, which set a participation record with 1,100 students and raised $340,172.20 for Helen DeVos Children's Hospital.
  • A large crowd of students gather in a gymnasium, many wearing matching t-shirts, participating in the 20th annual Dance Marathon at Hope College. In the background, colorful inflatables and banners can be seen.
  • A large group of students in colorful shirts, including yellow, white, green, and orange, gather in a gymnasium for Hope College's 20th annual Dance Marathon. Some students are performing on stage, while others watch from the floor. The event features a large screen displaying the crowd and decorations, including a banner that reads "Giving Hope to Kids." An American flag hangs in the background.
  • A large group of students wearing various colored shirts participate in the 20th annual Dance Marathon at Hope College. The event is held in a gymnasium, decorated with large banners and an inflatable play area in the background. Many participants are dancing on stage and on the floor, surrounded by an audience.
  • A large crowd of students in colorful shirts gather in an indoor gymnasium for the 20th annual Dance Marathon at Hope College. The gym is decorated with large handmade banners, and groups of students in matching outfits perform on stage. Some students are dressed in yellow, others in red and green, while security staff in black shirts monitor the event. Inflatable play structures and tables are visible in the foreground, and spectators watch from the sides.
  • A large crowd of students, many wearing colorful shirts, gather in a gymnasium for the 20th annual Dance Marathon at Hope College. Some students in orange shirts are dancing on a stage, while others cheer and watch. Large banners hang from the ceiling, including one with a drawing of a multi-tiered cake.
  • A large crowd of students in colorful shirts participate in an energetic dance routine in a gymnasium decorated with vibrant banners. The front row features students in green "Morale Squad" shirts leading the dance, with students in orange shirts dancing behind them. The audience, wearing a variety of colors, watches and participates enthusiastically. The event is part of Hope College's 20th annual Dance Marathon, which achieved record participation and fundraising for Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital.
  • A large group of 1,100 students pose together in a gymnasium during the 20th annual Dance Marathon at Hope College. Many are wearing colorful T-shirts, and banners hang above them, including one that reads "Dance Marathon: giving hope to kids." An American flag and a scoreboard are visible in the background.
  • Three students wearing white "Dance Marathon" t-shirts hold large, colorful, polka-dotted letters spelling "FTK" in front of a festive backdrop with the words "Let's Celebrate" and colorful pennant banners.
  • Students participate in an activity at the 20th annual Dance Marathon event in a gymnasium, with a large banner in the background reading "Dance Marathon, Giving Hope to Kids." The event had a record 1,100 student participants and raised $340,172.20 for Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital.
  • A group of students, some wearing sweatshirts and athletic shoes, dance in a line on stage during the 20th annual Dance Marathon at Hope College. Balloons and a large screen displaying images are visible in the background.
  • A large group of enthusiastic students dance and form a conga line in a gymnasium during the 20th annual Dance Marathon at Hope College. The gym is decorated with colorful balloons and banners, and the stage is set with speakers and equipment. The event has a lively atmosphere, with students wearing various casual outfits and smiling as they participate.
  • A group of students sit along the edge of a swimming pool, dipping their feet in the water. They appear relaxed and are engaged in various activities, including using their phones and chatting with each other. The setting is indoors, with brick walls and water fountains visible in the background.
  • A group of students participating in the 20th annual Dance Marathon at Hope College lie on their backs at the edge of an indoor swimming pool, with their legs and feet dangling into the water.
  • Students are lined up along the edge of an indoor swimming pool at Hope College, with their legs in the water. The pool is decorated with orange and black pennant flags, and there are spectators and participants visible in the background.
  • A smiling student wearing a large green clover hat holds a tray of bagels at the 20th annual Dance Marathon at Hope College. Various trays of muffins and bagels are laid out on the table in front of her.
  • Students at the Dance Marathon event are selecting bagels from trays on a table. They are wearing event t-shirts and are in a large hall decorated with banners.
  • Photo by Tom Renner on March 9, 2019
  • A large group of students participates in a dance marathon inside a gymnasium. Some students are wearing colorful shirts and shorts, with their arms raised in the air, while others are standing on a platform in the background. The gym is decorated with banners and posters, and there is a festive atmosphere.
  • A large group of students participate in the 20th annual Dance Marathon at Hope College. In the foreground, two computer monitors display the event's logo and video feed, while a banner and large screen are visible in the background.
  • A student in a blue jacket and colorful headband holds a gong while another student in a blue t-shirt and headband strikes it with a mallet. They are surrounded by other students, some in costumes, participating in the 20th annual Dance Marathon at Hope College. A laptop and table are visible in the foreground.
  • Students at Hope College participate in the 20th annual Dance Marathon inside a gymnasium. One student in a pink shirt enthusiastically strikes a large gong, while others work on laptops at a table. In the background, more students and adults are gathered, some in yellow shirts. The gym is decorated with colorful wall art and a large sign that reads "It's Party Time."
  • Two students at Hope College play a game of cornhole during the 20th annual Dance Marathon. The student on the left, wearing a black sweatshirt and yellow shorts, is placing a red bean bag on the board, while the student on the right, wearing a yellow T-shirt, gray shorts, and a white cap, is throwing a purple bean bag. Both are holding cups. In the background, other participants and tables are visible. The cornhole board features the Hope College SAC logo.
  • Two people stand on a stage with a black curtain backdrop. The person on the left is wearing a black vest over an orange shirt and jeans, while the person on the right is holding a microphone, wearing a navy blue top and jeans, and appears to be speaking to an audience.
  • A group of students at Hope College participate in the 20th annual Dance Marathon. They are gathered around a stage where a woman is speaking to them with a smile. The gymnasium is decorated with colorful banners and a "20!" sign, commemorating the event's milestone.
  • Three students wearing blue "Dance Marathon" t-shirts serve food from large trays during the 20th annual Dance Marathon event at Hope College.
  • A large group of enthusiastic students at Hope College participate in the 20th annual Dance Marathon. They are smiling, cheering, and raising their hands in excitement. The crowded gym is filled with students wearing various shirts, including some with "Dance Marathon" printed on them.
  • A large group of students at Hope College participate in the 20th annual Dance Marathon, forming a conga line and enthusiastically dancing in a crowded gymnasium. Some students wear event T-shirts, and the atmosphere is lively and energetic.
  • A group of students, some wearing yellow tie-dye shirts, participate in a conga line during the 20th annual Dance Marathon at Hope College. The event is crowded with many other participants in the background.
  • A large group of students participates in the 20th annual Dance Marathon at Hope College, wearing various colorful shirts and accessories. Banners with names and decorations hang above them in the gymnasium.
  • Children with toy lightsabers playfully engage in a mock battle while students wearing Dance Marathon t-shirts watch and sit on the floor in a gymnasium.
  • A family of four, including two adults and two children, smile at the camera during the 20th annual Dance Marathon event held at Hope College. The gymnasium is filled with other participants in the background.
  • A large group of students participate in a dance marathon in a gymnasium, with many wearing colorful shirts and performing synchronized dance moves. Banners hang from the walls, and there is a stage at the front where a group of students in green shirts lead the dance. An American flag is visible above the stage, and a large screen is in the background.
  • A large crowd of students participates in a dance marathon inside a gymnasium, many wearing casual clothing and some in themed shirts. Colorful banners and posters are hanging on the walls above.
  • A large crowd of students in colorful shirts participate in a dance marathon inside a gymnasium. Many have their arms raised in unison. A stage at the front features a group of participants in green shirts leading the event. An American flag and various banners hang from the ceiling, while a large screen displays the scene.
  • A large group of students gathers in a gymnasium decorated with colorful posters and banners, celebrating the 20th annual Dance Marathon at Hope College. Several students are posing at the front, with a few lying on the floor. The event had a record participation of 1,100 students and raised $340,172.20 for Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital.
  • A large crowd of students gathers in a gymnasium for Hope College's 20th annual Dance Marathon. On stage, several participants hold up signs displaying the total amount raised: $340,172.20. The gym is decorated with colorful banners and an American flag.
  • A large crowd of students at Hope College cheer and take photos as a group on stage holds up signs displaying the total amount raised, $340,172.20, for the Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital during the 20th annual Dance Marathon.
  • Five people stand on a stage at the 20th annual Dance Marathon at Hope College. Three are wearing yellow event t-shirts, one woman is holding a phone, and a man is speaking into a microphone. Another man in an orange shirt and green pants stands to their right. Balloons are visible in the background.
  • Three people stand on a stage during the 20th annual Dance Marathon at Hope College. The person on the left wears a dark green hoodie with "Dance Marathon" printed on it, the person in the middle is a young girl in a colorful outfit, and the person on the right holds a microphone and wears a yellow tie-dye shirt.
  • A group of students participating in Hope College's 20th annual Dance Marathon stand in a line, smiling and interacting. A woman in a yellow shirt holds a baby, also in a yellow shirt, who reaches out towards the students. The event is held to support Helen DeVos Children's Hospital of Grand Rapids.
  • A group of people, including children and adults, wearing matching yellow "Dance Marathon" T-shirts, are gathered in a gymnasium. They are smiling and high-fiving each other, celebrating the successful event.
  • Students at the 20th annual Dance Marathon at Hope College stand in lines, high-fiving each other in a gymnasium. Many are wearing brightly colored t-shirts. A large screen in the background displays "Dance Marathon - giving hope to kids". Colorful banners and decorations hang from the ceiling.
  • A group of people wearing yellow shirts stand in a line, with a child crawling on the ground in front of large white cards displaying numbers.
  • A group of students and children, some wearing yellow shirts, stand in a line holding up large signs that together display the amount "$340,172.20" at the 20th annual Hope College Dance Marathon event.

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