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Dance Marathon is a year-long fundraiser for the Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital that culminates with a 24-hour dance-a-thon March 4–5, 2022.

Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital in Grand Rapids, Michigan, provides exceptional and lifesaving medical care to infants, children and adolescents. By supporting the hospital through fundraisers and awareness-building events throughout the year, we help it provide crucial programs and services that directly impact the children and families it serves.

Event information for Dance Marathon 2022

In the past 22 years, Dance Marathon has raised over $3 million for the kids!

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Photos from Dance Marathon 2022

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14 Oct

Campus-Life

Nykerk Cup Competition: Dance Marathon Bake Sale

Nykerk Cup Competition: Dance Marathon Bake Sale

Date: Saturday, October 14
Location: Richard and Helen DeVos Fieldhouse

06 Mar Campus Life

Dance Marathon Photo Gallery

Organized by Hope students, the 24-hour event is conducted on behalf of Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital in downtown Grand Rapids, both to raise funds and to build awareness of the hospital’s work. It was held at the college’s Dow Center, beginning with a kickoff celebration on Friday, March 3, at 6 p.m.

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Hope by the Numbers

$2M+Total Amount Raised

Since 2000, Hope College has raised over $2 million for the Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital.
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1,092Participants in 2019

1,092 students participated as dancers, moralers and committee members during the 24-hour dance-a-thon. Don’t miss your opportunity to join us for the biggest dance party of the year! It's for the kids!
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$340,172Amount Raised in 2019

Hope had a record-shattering year of fundraising for the Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital. By raising $340,172.20 for the hospital, Hope surpassed the previous year by $28,730.01.
224Students on Committees in 2019

224 students dedicated their time and energy as volunteer members for the 2018 Dance Marathon committees, including Dream Team (the executive board), Designated Group Representatives, Morale Squad and more.
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