The national Children's Miracle Network office can help you with all of the details of planning this amazing event, but to get started, it might help to have a few things in place before you contact us.
Have a group of dedicated people (between 5-15) who are as excited and passionate about the cause as you. Children's Miracle Network can help you stir up interest on campus if needed, but it helps us to have an initial group with whom to work.
Register "Dance Marathon" as a student organization on campus. This can usually be done through your university's student activities office. Becoming a registered organization will open up a wealth of university resources to you and will make the next step easier.
Designate a faculty or staff advisor. Someone who is excited about the cause and the event, and can help guide you as you navigate the internal structure of your university to find meeting space, event donations, start-up costs, etc. This can be someone within the student activities office, a Greek life leader, or even a trusted faculty member.
Contact the hospital you will be benefiting. Since all of your funds stay local, it will be a good idea to involve your children's hospital from the start. They will be excited to hear from you! If you are unsure which hospital you will be benefiting, skip ahead to step five. Find your local hospital here
Contact Zac Johnson, Children's Miracle Network, Dance Marathon Director at 801-214-7400 or zjohnson@childrensmiraclenetwork.org. From there we will be able to provide you with resources and training sessions to ensure your event is a success.
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