What is Dance Marathon?
Dance Marathon is the final fundraising event in Fayetteville-Manlius High School students’ efforts to raise money for Camp Good Days and Special Times.
For several months, students organize several events for the not-for-profit organization, culminating in a 12-hour dance held at F-M High School that includes games, prizes, performances and more. Students must fundraise at least $60 to attend the dance, but many go far beyond the minimum.
Celebrating 40 years
Dance Marathon 2019 will be held March 16 and celebrate the 40th anniversary of Camp Good Days, a not-for-profit organization that provides a summer camp experience to children whose lives have been affected by a cancer diagnosis.
The community fundraising kick-off event will take place 7 p.m. Jan. 17 in the high school auditorium. During the assembly, F-M students speak about the impact the F-M fundraiser has on Camp Good Days, and Marathon MC’s (masters of ceremonies) will show a video they made and perform a dance routine choreographed by F-M students.
All event proceeds are donated to Camp Good Days. The money helps send children affected by cancer to a week of carefree fun at the camp where they can relax and enjoy themselves.
With the help of F-M students over the years, hundreds of children have been able to attend camp and other Camp Good Days activities free of charge.
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