The annual campus-wide, 24-hour Dance Marathon fundraiser organized by Hope College students returned to an in-person format on Friday and Saturday, March 4 and 5. This was the second highest amount was raised for the DeVos Children's Hospital in Hope’s Dance Marathon history. 

  • A large banner hangs in a gymnasium, reading "Dance Marathon giving HOPE to Kids" with stick figure drawings of a girl in a blue dress and a boy in orange clothes. The word "HOPE" features the Hope College anchor logo.
  • Four smiling students wearing light blue "Dance Marathon" t-shirts and colorful accessories hold up orange and green strings during the annual 24-hour Dance Marathon fundraiser at Hope College.
  • Three Hope College students are participating in the annual campus-wide, 24-hour Dance Marathon fundraiser. Two students are receiving orange wristbands from a third student, indicating their participation. The event is held indoors with many other students in the background.
  • A young woman wearing a black face mask and blue shirt holds a camera to take a photo during the annual campus-wide, 24-hour Dance Marathon fundraiser organized by Hope College students. Another person in the background is holding a phone and a yellow sign.
  • Three students at Hope College smile and hold up white t-shirts with a Dance Marathon design, featuring a rocket and the words "Dance Marathon giving hope to kids." They are part of the annual campus-wide, 24-hour Dance Marathon fundraiser, which returned to an in-person format in early March and raised the second highest amount in the event's history for the DeVos Children's Hospital.
  • A group of Hope College students wearing blue shirts and black masks pose together indoors, holding signs that read "Kids Can't Wait" and "Dance Marathon 2022." They are celebrating the annual 24-hour Dance Marathon fundraiser, which returned to an in-person format and raised the second highest amount in the event's history for DeVos Children's Hospital.
  • A woman wearing a blue shirt, floral jacket, and a face mask speaks into a microphone at the annual Dance Marathon fundraiser organized by Hope College students. Three other people are visible in the background, two wearing blue shirts and name tags.
  • Four students in blue shirts and name tags stand on a stage, with one speaking into a microphone holding a sign that reads "DM 2022." A group of seated students in similar blue shirts watches from the floor in front of the stage. The event is the annual Dance Marathon fundraiser for DeVos Children's Hospital at Hope College.
  • A man in a gray sweater speaks into a microphone on a stage during Hope College's Dance Marathon fundraiser. A large group of students wearing blue shirts sit and stand around the stage, listening attentively. Some students are wearing masks. The event is held in a room with green walls and large windows.
  • Students at Hope College participate in the annual 24-hour Dance Marathon fundraiser by helping each other with wristbands. The event, held in-person on March 4 and 5, raised the second highest amount in the history of Hope’s Dance Marathon for DeVos Children's Hospital.
  • A large group of Hope College students sit on the floor in a spacious room with large windows during the annual campus-wide, 24-hour Dance Marathon fundraiser to benefit DeVos Children's Hospital.
  • Two Hope College students smiling while pulling a red wagon filled with boxes of Gildan shirts and other items during the in-person Dance Marathon fundraiser for DeVos Children's Hospital.
  • A poster featuring a child named Noelle, with a black-and-white photo of her on the left. The poster, decorated with yellow stars, lists her parents as Ralph and Cris, and her sister as Savannah. It also lists her loves: percussion, guitar, piano, drawing, Girl Scouts, and riding her bike. The poster is mounted on a brick wall.
  • A brick wall lined with colorful posters featuring names, photos, and interests of children, part of the 24-hour Dance Marathon fundraiser at Hope College for DeVos Children's Hospital.
  • A black poster on a brick wall with the name "Graham" in large white letters at the top, surrounded by yellow stars. Below is a black and white photo of a young boy. The poster lists details about Graham: "Family: Colin", "Snacks: grapes + sugar cookies", "Activities: Ballet", and "Fun Fact: Loves Greek mythology".
  • Two Hope College students wearing blue shirts and masks engage in activities during the 24-hour Dance Marathon fundraiser. One student is crouching and pointing at a sign on the floor, while the other stands and gestures. The hallway is decorated with stars and signs on the brick walls.
  • Students at Hope College participate in the annual campus-wide, 24-hour Dance Marathon fundraiser. Two students in the front are smiling and waving, wearing matching light blue t-shirts and face masks. The hallway walls are decorated with posters featuring names and photos of children, highlighting the event’s support for DeVos Children's Hospital.
  • A large banner hanging in an indoor space, featuring a colorful drawing of a rocket ship with a person inside, flying above Earth with stars and planets in the background. The banner contains the text "Noelle" at the top and "Up up and away" on the rocket. The Greek letters Alpha Gamma Phi are also visible.
  • Hope College students interact with children at a table filled with art supplies during the campus-wide, 24-hour Dance Marathon fundraiser for DeVos Children's Hospital. The students and children are wearing masks and colorful attire, with some engaged in drawing and crafting activities.
  • A male student from Hope College wearing a pink shirt and a cap sits on the floor with a young boy in an orange shirt. Both are wearing face masks and are assembling LEGO Star Wars sets together. Various toys and LEGO boxes are scattered around them in the room.
  • A Hope College student and two children, all wearing face masks, are seated at a table engaged in coloring activities during the annual campus-wide, 24-hour Dance Marathon fundraiser. The event, which supports DeVos Children's Hospital, returned to an in-person format on March 4 and 5.
  • A colorful poster with a space theme reads "Shooting for the Stars" in large letters, with a yellow shooting star graphic. The background is dark with small white stars, a constellation labeled "Kowi," a satellite, two astronauts, and a pink spaceship labeled "YCM 3000."
  • A colorful banner with an astronaut standing on a grey, cratered moon holding a flag with the Greek letters Alpha Phi Zeta. The moon has the words "Leah is out of this world" written in colorful letters. The background is filled with stars, planets, and other space-themed decorations.
  • A large group of Hope College students, wearing blue shirts and black face masks, perform a choreographed dance routine in a gymnasium during the annual campus-wide, 24-hour Dance Marathon fundraiser. The background features a large screen with the text "Dance Marathon: Giving Hope to Kids," and a banner with stick figure drawings. Several students in the foreground watch the performance. An American flag is visible above the stage.
  • Students in blue shirts and face masks dance in a gymnasium during Hope College's annual 24-hour Dance Marathon fundraiser. A large screen displays "Dance Marathon: giving hope to kids," and banners and decorations fill the space. Participants are both on the dance floor and the stage, engaging in the event to raise funds for DeVos Children's Hospital.
  • A group of Hope College students wearing light blue t-shirts and black face masks perform a choreographed dance on stage during the annual campus-wide, 24-hour Dance Marathon fundraiser. A large screen in the background displays "DANCE MARATHON giving hope to kids" with childlike drawings. The event took place in-person on March 4 and 5, raising the second-highest amount in the history of Hope College’s Dance Marathon for DeVos Children's Hospital.
  • Participants of the annual campus-wide, 24-hour Dance Marathon fundraiser at Hope College walk down a gymnasium runway lined with cheering students. Many participants are wearing masks, and a few children are dressed in orange tie-dye shirts.
  • A large group of Hope College students, many wearing masks, are gathered in a gymnasium for the annual 24-hour Dance Marathon fundraiser. A man in a blue shirt and a young girl in an orange shirt and green mask hold hands as they walk through a path formed by cheering participants.
  • Participants in the annual 24-hour Dance Marathon fundraiser at Hope College walk through a cheering crowd. Many are wearing orange t-shirts and masks, and the event supports DeVos Children's Hospital.
  • Students participating in the annual campus-wide, 24-hour Dance Marathon fundraiser at Hope College are seen in a gym playing cornhole. They are wearing casual clothes and face masks, with some holding bean bags ready to throw. Basketball hoops and colorful wall decorations are visible in the background.
  • A large group of Hope College students perform a synchronized dance routine on stage during the annual 24-hour Dance Marathon fundraiser. A large screen behind them displays "Dance Marathon giving hope to kids" and the gymnasium is decorated with celestial-themed decorations. An American flag hangs in the upper right corner.
  • A large group of Hope College students gathered in an indoor gymnasium for the annual 24-hour Dance Marathon fundraiser. Many students are wearing different colored t-shirts and masks, standing in front of a stage with a banner that reads, "Dance Marathon: giving hope to kids." Banners and decorations are visible on the walls, and a bouncy house is set up in the background.
  • A large group of Hope College students participate in the annual 24-hour Dance Marathon fundraiser in a gymnasium. They are standing in lines, wearing matching T-shirts and face masks, performing a synchronized dance move. Colorful banners and decorations hang from the ceiling in the background.
  • A group of four people, including two children and two adults, stand on a stage wearing matching orange t-shirts with "Dance Marathon" written on them. The individuals are wearing face masks and the children wave at the camera.
  • A woman and three children wearing orange "Dance Marathon" T-shirts stand on a stage. The children are wearing masks and one is waving. They are participating in the annual campus-wide, 24-hour Dance Marathon fundraiser at Hope College.
  • A group of eight Hope College students, wearing matching green Dance Marathon t-shirts and face masks, stand together behind a table with stacks of folded t-shirts at the annual campus-wide, 24-hour Dance Marathon fundraiser. The event supports DeVos Children's Hospital and took place in-person on March 4 and 5.
  • Hope College students participating in the annual campus-wide, 24-hour Dance Marathon fundraiser, wearing masks and colorful shirts, dancing in a gymnasium decorated with banners for the event.
  • Students wearing matching light blue t-shirts and black face masks dance energetically on a stage during Hope College’s annual 24-hour Dance Marathon fundraiser in a gymnasium. A large screen in the background reads "Dance Marathon: giving hope to kids," and the gym is decorated with space-themed decorations.
  • Students participating in the annual 24-hour Dance Marathon fundraiser at Hope College gymnasium, wearing masks and colorful shirts, dancing in unison under vibrant banners with various messages.
  • Hope College students dancing in a gym during the annual 24-hour Dance Marathon fundraiser event. Many are wearing masks and event-themed shirts while participating in the in-person event. A volleyball is seen on the floor, and there is equipment and other participants in the background.
  • Students participate in the annual Dance Marathon fundraiser at Hope College, with one student in the foreground preparing to hit a volleyball. The gym is decorated with colorful banners and balloons, and other students are seen engaging in various activities in the background.
  • Students at Hope College participate in the annual campus-wide, 24-hour Dance Marathon fundraiser by dancing together and wearing masks.
  • A group of Hope College students, wearing casual clothes and face masks, dance energetically in a gymnasium during the annual 24-hour Dance Marathon fundraiser.
  • A group of Hope College students, wearing light blue "Morale Squad" t-shirts, dance energetically on stage during the annual campus-wide, 24-hour Dance Marathon fundraiser. The event, which took place in person on March 4 and 5, features colorful inflatable structures in the background and raised the second highest amount in Hope's Dance Marathon history for DeVos Children's Hospital.
  • Two students at Hope College play a game of cornhole during the annual 24-hour Dance Marathon fundraiser. One student, wearing a gray hoodie and sweatpants, is in mid-throw, while the other, in a white T-shirt, watches. Both students are wearing masks. Backpacks and other belongings are visible in the background.
  • A table filled with colorful handmade crafts made from paper plates, plastic cups, and various art supplies. In the background, there are crayons, sheets of paper with drawings, and other craft materials. The crafts feature small pom-poms and pipe cleaners, resembling playful creatures.
  • Students dance in a gymnasium during Hope College's annual 24-hour Dance Marathon fundraiser. Many participants wear T-shirts and face masks. Colorful banners hang from the balcony above, celebrating the event and the children it helps.
  • A student wearing a face mask slides down a colorful inflatable slide during the annual campus-wide, 24-hour Dance Marathon fundraiser at Hope College.
  • Three Hope College students wearing masks are standing together during the annual campus-wide, 24-hour Dance Marathon fundraiser event. One student is holding a walkie-talkie, another is wearing a bucket hat, and the third is standing near a laptop and a water bottle. The event raised the second highest amount in the history of Hope’s Dance Marathon for the DeVos Children's Hospital.
  • A student wearing a white t-shirt and mask poses with peace signs in front of colorful inflatable structures at the Hope College Dance Marathon fundraiser event.
  • Students participate in activities during the annual campus-wide, 24-hour Dance Marathon fundraiser at Hope College. The event, held in-person on March 4 and 5, raised the second highest amount in the college’s Dance Marathon history for the DeVos Children's Hospital.
  • Students participating in the annual 24-hour Dance Marathon fundraiser at Hope College, dancing in a gymnasium with colorful inflatables in the background. Some students are wearing masks and casual attire.
  • Students participate in the annual campus-wide, 24-hour Dance Marathon fundraiser at Hope College, with an inflatable obstacle course in the background.
  • A group of seven Hope College students, wearing face masks and white t-shirts, are inside a green inflatable structure during the annual Dance Marathon fundraiser. They are smiling and waving, visible through the mesh window of the inflatable.
  • Four students wearing masks and casual clothing are gathered around a table with drinks and snacks, talking and laughing, at Hope College's annual 24-hour Dance Marathon fundraiser for DeVos Children's Hospital. The background features colorful inflatable structures.
  • A group of Hope College students wearing matching light blue t-shirts and black pants perform a dance routine on stage during the annual campus-wide, 24-hour Dance Marathon fundraiser. The students are in a gymnasium, raising their arms in unison, with colorful decorations and a "dance marathon" sign in the background. Many of the participants are wearing face masks.
  • Students at Hope College participate in the annual campus-wide, 24-hour Dance Marathon fundraiser in a gymnasium, many wearing matching shirts and face masks. They perform coordinated dance moves, raising the second highest amount in Hope’s Dance Marathon history for DeVos Children's Hospital. Colorful banners hang overhead.
  • Students participate in the annual campus-wide, 24-hour Dance Marathon fundraiser at Hope College, wearing masks and raising their arms in unison in a gymnasium with colorful inflatables in the background.
  • A large group of Hope College students participating in the annual 24-hour Dance Marathon fundraiser. They are dancing in a gymnasium, wearing colorful t-shirts and face masks. The event is held to raise funds for DeVos Children's Hospital.
  • Students participating in the annual 24-hour Dance Marathon fundraiser in a gymnasium at Hope College, with colorful banners hanging and an inflatable obstacle course in the background.
  • A man in a cap and face mask sits at a table with multiple laptops and monitors displaying the Hope College Dance Marathon. In the background, students participate in various activities in a gymnasium.
  • Hope College students wearing "Morale Squad" t-shirts participate in the annual campus-wide, 24-hour Dance Marathon fundraiser. They are performing in front of a large screen displaying a similar scene. The event, held on March 4 and 5, raised the second highest amount in the history of Hope’s Dance Marathon for the DeVos Children's Hospital.
  • Students at Hope College participate in the annual campus-wide, 24-hour Dance Marathon fundraiser in a gymnasium, wearing masks and colorful shirts, with banners hanging above them.
  • A group of Hope College students performing a choreographed dance on stage during the annual 24-hour Dance Marathon fundraiser. They are wearing black, pink, and red shirts, and most of them are wearing masks. The event is held in an indoor venue with decorations and lighting, and is a fundraiser for DeVos Children's Hospital.
  • A group of enthusiastic Hope College students, wearing various colorful shirts and masks, strike celebratory poses on stage during the annual 24-hour Dance Marathon fundraiser. The Dance Marathon banner is visible in the background.
  • A young girl lies on a gym floor wearing a colorful tutu and orange "Miracle Family" shirt, playing with photos and a white stuffed animal. Two other children in matching orange shirts sit nearby, and an adult kneels, taking a photo of the scene. Other participants and the gym's basketball court lines are visible in the background.
  • Students at Hope College participate in the annual 24-hour Dance Marathon fundraiser, held in-person on March 4 and 5, to raise money for DeVos Children's Hospital. The event includes students dancing in a gymnasium with inflatables in the background.
  • Three students wearing masks play a chess game on a small table during the annual campus-wide, 24-hour Dance Marathon fundraiser at Hope College. A Red Bull box and a bottle of drink are on the table beside the chessboard. The event is held in a gymnasium with other participants in the background.
  • Hope College students participate in a campus-wide, 24-hour Dance Marathon fundraiser in a gymnasium, with many wearing masks and colorful shirts. Banners hang from the ceiling, and numerous students are seen dancing energetically.
  • A large group of Hope College students, many wearing masks and colorful shirts, participate in the annual campus-wide, 24-hour Dance Marathon fundraiser in a gymnasium. The event raised the second highest amount in Hope’s Dance Marathon history for the DeVos Children's Hospital.
  • A group of Hope College students participates in the annual campus-wide, 24-hour Dance Marathon fundraiser, wearing matching event t-shirts and face masks, dancing energetically in a gymnasium.
  • A large group of Hope College students participate in the annual campus-wide, 24-hour Dance Marathon fundraiser inside a gymnasium. Colorful banners hang overhead, and students are dancing and socializing, raising funds for DeVos Children's Hospital.
  • A group of students at Hope College participate in the annual 24-hour Dance Marathon fundraiser inside a gymnasium. Several students are dancing, and one student is hitting a cymbal. Most are wearing face masks, and a table with snacks and water bottles is visible on the right side.
  • A large group of Hope College students participate in the annual 24-hour Dance Marathon fundraiser in a gymnasium, with some on stage and many others dancing on the floor. The gym is decorated with colorful banners and an American flag, and a large screen displays images of the event.
  • A large group of students gather in a gymnasium for the annual Hope College Dance Marathon fundraiser. A line of students on stage hold up signs displaying the amount raised: $350,282.23. Banners and decorations adorn the walls, and many attendees wear event-themed T-shirts.

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