For the 25th consecutive year, hundreds of Hope College students put their time and talents into the campus-wide Dance Marathon fundraiser on March 1 through March 2

  • Two Hope College students smiling and holding decorated signs that read "Kids Shine Bright" and "Kids Shine Brighter" during the campus-wide Dance Marathon fundraiser.
  • A large group of Hope College students, some wearing orange shirts, sit attentively in a spacious room with large windows, participating in the campus-wide Dance Marathon fundraiser.
  • A woman speaking into a microphone stands next to two Hope College students holding bags and a stuffed animal, with other participants in the background during the campus-wide Dance Marathon fundraiser.
  • A student at Hope College points to a colorful chart on a clipboard during the campus-wide Dance Marathon fundraiser.
  • A large group of Hope College students, wearing light blue "Dance Marathon" t-shirts and casual clothing, walk and cheer energetically outside a campus building. Some students are raising their arms in excitement, while others are smiling and chatting as they descend the stairs and move along the pathway.
  • A large group of Hope College students walking outdoors on campus during a fundraiser event, with brick academic buildings in the background.
  • A large group of Hope College students, some wearing blue and orange shirts, gather in a gymnasium decorated with blue tinsel, star decorations, and banners for the Dance Marathon fundraiser. Many students form a tunnel with their raised hands, cheering and clapping as a child in a wheelchair and others pass through.
  • A large group of Hope College students forms a human tunnel, raising their arms to create an archway for others to walk through during the campus-wide Dance Marathon fundraiser. The gymnasium is decorated with blue and yellow star-themed banners, and participants wear colorful shirts, some in yellow and orange.
  • Hope College students participate in the Dance Marathon fundraiser, performing a coordinated dance routine in a gymnasium decorated with blue and yellow streamers and a large banner. A projection screen in the background shows a live feed of the event.
  • A large group of Hope College students gather in a gymnasium, many wearing orange and white shirts, while others in blue shirts perform on stage. The gym is decorated with banners and an American flag, and a large "Hope College" sign is visible in the background.
  • Hope College students gather in an auditorium wearing orange and white shirts with the Corewell Health logo. On stage, two people hold microphones and address the crowd while a group of individuals, including a child in a wheelchair and others in yellow shirts, stand behind them. The stage is decorated with white stars.
  • A large crowd of students wearing orange, white, and blue T-shirts gather in a gymnasium for the Hope College Dance Marathon fundraiser. The stage features a large screen and several people standing in front of it. The gym is decorated with colorful posters, banners, and stars. An American flag hangs in the background.
  • Students at Hope College participate in an indoor activity during the campus-wide Dance Marathon fundraiser. They are playing a game under a blue frame structure, with some wearing orange t-shirts and others in white. A large banner reading "Dance Marathon" and festive decorations are visible in the background.
  • Hundreds of Hope College students gather in a gymnasium for a group photo during the campus-wide Dance Marathon fundraiser. They are wearing various colored t-shirts and standing in front of a large screen displaying the event's logo and slogan, "Dance Marathon, giving hope to kids." Colorful banners and decorations are visible in the background.
  • Hope College students participate in a bean bag toss game during the campus-wide Dance Marathon fundraiser. Some students are tossing bean bags while others watch. Tables with various items and a few more students are visible in the background.
  • A large group of Hope College students participating in the campus-wide Dance Marathon fundraiser. They are wearing colorful T-shirts, some in orange, blue, and white, and are gathered in a gymnasium decorated with blue streamers and hanging banners. Everyone appears to be engaged in a dance routine, smiling and enjoying the event.
  • A large group of Hope College students wearing various colored shirts raise their arms in unison during the Dance Marathon fundraiser in a gymnasium. Banners with supportive messages hang above them.
  • Hope College students dancing energetically in a gymnasium during the campus-wide Dance Marathon fundraiser. Some are wearing colorful t-shirts and shorts, while others are in jeans and leggings. The event is lively and filled with joy.
  • Hope College students in blue t-shirts interact with young children in yellow t-shirts during the campus-wide Dance Marathon fundraiser. The event marks the 25th consecutive year of the marathon, held from March 1 through March 2.
  • Four Hope College students are gathered around a table playing cards during the campus-wide Dance Marathon fundraiser.
  • Two Hope College students smile while leaning on a colorful inflatable structure during the campus-wide Dance Marathon fundraiser.
  • A large group of Hope College students enthusiastically participate in a campus-wide Dance Marathon fundraiser inside a gymnasium. They are standing in rows, raising their hands in unison. The gym is decorated with colorful banners and inflatables.
  • Hope College students participating in the campus-wide Dance Marathon fundraiser, dancing and smiling in a gymnasium. Some students are wearing Dance Marathon t-shirts, and decorations can be seen in the background.
  • A large banner with child-like drawings of a girl in a blue dress and a boy in an orange outfit, with the text "Dance Marathon" at the top and "giving HOPE to kids" at the bottom. In the background, several students wearing matching black t-shirts stand near a table with drinks and supplies.
  • Several banners hang in a gymnasium, each decorated with colorful designs and messages for the participants of Hope College's Dance Marathon. The banners are part of the annual fundraiser event held from March 1 to March 2.
  • Three large, colorful banners hang in a gymnasium for Hope College's Dance Marathon fundraiser. The first banner reads "Beckett shines brighter love Dance," with yellow stars and blue and purple text. The second banner says "Sigma Sigma dances for Noelle kids shine," decorated with stars and a small bicycle drawing. The third banner features a nature scene with a tree, tent, and rabbit, and reads "Anna SIB loves you!"
  • Two large handmade banners hang in a gymnasium for the Hope College Dance Marathon fundraiser. The banner on the left features the words "Dorian x Hockey" in bold letters with a drawing of a planet and the name "Grayson" with a red heart. The banner on the right has a space theme with a large purple planet and the words "Leah Shines Bright" surrounding Greek letters.
  • Hundreds of Hope College students participate in a stretching session during the campus-wide Dance Marathon fundraiser in a gymnasium. The students are spread out on the floor, wearing a mix of white, orange, and dark-colored shirts, preparing for the event.
  • A large group of smiling Hope College students, many wearing matching sweatshirts, pose together in a gymnasium in front of a banner featuring hand-drawn figures. They are participating in the 25th annual campus-wide Dance Marathon fundraiser.
  • Two Hope College students dressed in colorful costumes hold microphones and perform on stage during the campus-wide Dance Marathon fundraiser.
  • Several Hope College students and a young girl participate in a dance marathon fundraiser inside a gymnasium. The students are wearing various sweatshirts and t-shirts, and the young girl in the front is wearing a yellow “Dance Marathon” shirt. In the background, more students are seen socializing near tables with red cups.
  • A group of Hope College students and children participate in a Dance Marathon fundraiser in a decorated gymnasium. A young girl in a yellow "Dance Marathon" shirt and sneakers dances alongside a smiling woman in a black hoodie and red pants. Other participants and event activities are visible in the background.
  • A group of Hope College students in blue shirts stand together on a stage in front of a large screen displaying "Dance Marathon: Giving Hope to Kids." The backdrop features blue tinsel with yellow stars, and an American flag hangs in the background. The students are smiling and posing for the photo during the 25th annual campus-wide Dance Marathon fundraiser.
  • Hundreds of Hope College students participate in a campus-wide Dance Marathon fundraiser in a gymnasium, with some students dancing in the foreground while others stand on risers in the background. The gym is decorated with large colorful banners and a screen displaying an image of dancers.
  • Hundreds of Hope College students participate in a campus-wide Dance Marathon fundraiser in a gymnasium, wearing colorful t-shirts and performing coordinated dance moves. The gym is decorated with banners and blue and yellow streamers.
  • A person wearing a light-colored hoodie is speaking into a microphone at Hope College's Dance Marathon fundraiser event.
  • Hope College students wearing blue shirts dance on stage during the campus-wide Dance Marathon fundraiser, with a large banner and blue and yellow decorations in the background.
  • Hope College students participate in a Dance Marathon fundraiser, with some wearing white and orange event t-shirts, and a person in a wheelchair in the center, all engaged in a group dance on a gymnasium floor.
  • A large group of Hope College students in blue t-shirts enthusiastically cheer on stage during the campus-wide Dance Marathon fundraiser. Colorful decorations and banners hang in the background, and other participants can be seen in the audience.
  • A large group of Hope College students perform on stage during the campus-wide Dance Marathon fundraiser. The event is attended by many students who are watching and wearing colorful shirts. The stage is decorated with stars and a large screen is visible in the background displaying images of the event. An American flag hangs on the wall, and the Hope College banner is displayed above the scene.
  • Hundreds of Hope College students participate in the campus-wide Dance Marathon fundraiser in a gymnasium, with many students wearing colorful T-shirts and performing coordinated dance moves. Banners and decorations hang from the ceiling, and an American flag is displayed in the background.
  • Hundreds of Hope College students dancing in a gymnasium as part of the campus-wide Dance Marathon fundraiser. Some students are performing on a stage in matching light blue shirts, while many others are dancing on the gym floor in colorful shirts. Banners and decorations are visible in the background.
  • A large crowd of Hope College students, wearing various colored shirts, gather in a gymnasium for the campus-wide Dance Marathon fundraiser. On stage, a line of students holds up large signs displaying the total amount raised: $364,616.25. An American flag and a "Hope College" sign are visible in the background.
  • A group of Hope College students stand in a line on a gymnasium floor, holding hands and raising them in the air as part of the campus-wide Dance Marathon fundraiser. They are wearing various colored t-shirts and casual clothing. Behind them, there is a large screen displaying the words "Dance Marathon giving hope to kids" and blue and yellow decorations.
  • A black banner with the words "kids shine brighter" in yellow, surrounded by yellow rays.

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