Final Days for Fundraising!

We have EXTENDED the deadline for fundraising until Monday, April 5th.  Please use the rest of the week and holiday weekend to reach your fundraising goal! The kids at Children’s Memorial Hospital are counting on you and we know you can do it!

How can you meet your goal??

A few quick ideas:

1) Email family and friends and include a link to your web page.
2) Post your link and status on Facebook or Twitter asking for support!
3) Host a party; ask for donations.
4) Stay in! Save the dollars you would have spent going out or costs for extra activities!

Send your checks to:
Children’s Memorial Foundation
Attn: Dance Marathon
2300 Children’s Plaza, Box 4
Chicago, IL 60614

Thank you so much for your tremendous support! You have helped makes miracles possible at Children’s Memorial.

A date for CHICAGO Dance Marathon 2011 is still to be determined. Stay tuned to our web site www.chicagodancemarathon.org for updates.

Thank you and enjoy the beautiful weather!

Keep Fundraising!

Remember: you still have until April 2nd to collect your funds! We are counting on everyone to reach their goal! We encourage you to continue to email your family and friends as well as host events for Dance Marathon so that you can reach (and even surpass) your goal number!

If you have checks that you need to turn in, you can do so by sending them to:

Children’s Memorial Foundation
Attn: Dance Marathon
2300 Children’s Plaza, Box 4
Chicago, IL 60614

Thanks so much for all your continued support.  For the Kids!

See Davis' Unbelievable Story

In case you missed Davis and his family on Saturday, check out his unbelievable story.  


http://www.myfoxchicago.com/dpp/community/childrens_miracle_network/miracle-davis-dix

A Special Message...

Well, today was the big day!  While all the young kids are now (hopefully) tucked into bed and all us old kids are happily icing our knees and contemplating back massages(!), we wanted to check in to express our sincere and heartfelt appreciation to everyone who was involved in any capacity with the tremendous success of CHICAGO Dance Marathon, the very first urban dance marathon in the country!


Today, on the first beautiful weekend day we've had weather-wise in Chicagoland in quite some time, hundreds of dancers, volunteers, miracle families and visitors gave up their entire Saturday for a cause greater than themselves.  We packed the dance floor for 13.1 hours, never sitting down and never giving up!  Together we raised...get this...$240,068.80 (and counting) for Children's Memorial Hospital!!!!!!  We hear that may be a record for an inaugural year event!


Over the next days, weeks and even months, we'll be sharing tons more about the event on our blog - photos, stories, videos, etc.  For now though, please know that none of this would have been possible without your support - both financial and emotional!  Although it doesn't seem like nearly enough to adequately express our gratitude, we'd just like to say from the bottom of our hearts...thank you.


For The Kids!

Aidan's Got His Dancin' Shoes On! Do You?!

The countdown to CHICAGO Dance Marathon is officially at ONE!!!  We can't wait to see all our amazing dancers bright and early tomorrow morning for an incredibly fun time for an incredibly great cause!


In case you missed it, our friend, Aidan, was recently featured in a special on FOX Chicago!  Check him out here..and check him out tomorrow at the marathon!  He's got his dancin; shoes on!  Do you?!


See you tomorrow!  FOR THE KIDS!!!

Meet Max on Saturday!

Beneath the mask he almost always wears when he's out and about, Max Herrick is chomping his gum. He can blow bubbles. He can imitate a frog. And while his face may be covered, it's easy to see his smile.

The halls of Children's Memorial Hospital are like a second home to Max, even though he's pretty clear, saying: "The only thing I like at the hospital is the play rooms."

Max, at heart, is a fighter. Because Max has been fighting for his heart since the day he was born.

Hear Max tell his story at Dance Marathon!  See you Saturday!

Children's Memorial Volunteers Catch Dance Fever!

Check out the slick moves from Children's Memorial Hospital's very own volunteers!  They can't wait to see you on Saturday and neither can we!  For the Kids!

Get Excited - CDM Is Just Five Days Away!!!

We've got entertainment, games and much more ready for you! Here's a brief run down of just some of what will be happening in five days at CHICAGO Dance Marathon!

• Personal stories of hope and courage, told by young patients and their families!
• Celebrity guest Jesse Csincsak from ABC's "The Bachelorette," who will host a special edition of the “Singled Out” dating game.
• Musical performances from the Breakfast Club (80s cover band), KAOTIC (drum line) and Be the Groove (stomp act).
• Improv comedy performances from an iO (formerly Improv Olympic) troupe
• Trivia competition hosted by State Bar & Restaurant
• Interactive games such as Nintendo Wii, Dance Dance Revolution
• DJ “Big D” spinning dance and party favorites to keep the crowd moving

We are still recruiting! Help us by telling your family, friends, co-workers and more! On-site registration on the day of the event will be available so there's still plenty of time to get involved!  

Haven't raised all your money yet?  Don't sweat!  Fundraising doesn't close until April 2nd!

See you soon!