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Nation's Largest High School Dance Marathon Celebrates Another Milestone
03/01/2010
Carmel High School Dance Marathon raises nearly $175,000 for Riley Hospital for Children
INDIANAPOLIS – Approximately 1,100 students participated in the fifth annual Carmel High School Dance Marathon on Saturday, February 20, and celebrated a record $174,545.72 contribution for the Ryan White Infectious Disease Center at Riley Hospital for Children. The event is the nation’s largest high school dance marathon according to Children’s Miracle Network.
Nearly one-quarter of the student body participated, and one dozen Riley patients and families shared their stories of appreciation for the hospital. The planning committee for the event is comprised of two staff advisors and 50 students. Last year Carmel High School Dance Marathon raised nearly $160,000 ($35,000 in 2006; $58,000 in 2007; $129,000 in 2008; $159,000 in 2009).
"The students tirelessly devote themselves to raise funds for the Ryan White Infectious Disease Center at Riley, the entity that provides children with HIV and other life-threatening infections an opportunity to find care," explained Dr. Martin Kleiman, Director of the Ryan White Infectious Disease Center and Endowed Chair at Riley Hospital for Children.
Twenty-six Indiana universities and high schools are lacing up their dancing shoes during the year to raise money for Riley Hospital. Last year, schools combined to raise $1.7 million.
CONTACT:
Sarah Wolff
317.634.4474, ext. 334
swolff@ccs.k12.in.us
About Riley Hospital for Children
As one of the nation's leading pediatric hospitals and Indiana's first and only comprehensive hospital dedicated exclusively to the care of children, Riley Hospital for Children, a part of Clarian Health, has provided compassionate care, support and comfort to children and their families for 85 years. Each year, Riley Hospital and Riley Hospital at Clarian North serve over 215,000 inpatients and outpatients from across Indiana, the nation and the world. Riley Hospital's partnership with Clarian Health, and its strong affiliation with the Indiana University School of Medicine, makes it the only comprehensive clinical resource for Indiana's children and the premiere source for health-related information for their parents. From simple care associated with the health and wellness of children and less complex specialty care to the most critically-ill and medically complex cases, Riley Hospital for Children is a national leader. Clarian Health operates the Methodist Hospital, Indiana University Hospital and Riley Hospital for Children campuses as a single hospital under Indiana law. Visit Riley Hospital for Children for more information.
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