McMaster Dance Marathon

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In 2015, in collaboration with Children's Miracle Network, Smiling Over Sickness hosted the very first McMaster Dance Marathon event! Over the years, this event has become an annual initiative and one of SOS’s largest events!

Children’s Miracle Network is an international, non-profit organization that raises funds for 170 children’s hospitals, 14 of which are in Canada. Children's Miracle Network's fundraising initiatives include Dance Marathon, an international movement involving college and high school students at more than 300 schools across North America. All proceeds go towards a partnering pediatric hospital in their community, for SOS all our fundraising goes to support McMaster Children’s Hospital! The movement has been able to raise over $300 million for children since its initiation, and in 2019 alone, raised $44 million. All money our subcommittee raises goes to increasing this total and helping pediatric patients in our local Hamilton community.

The annual McMaster Dance Marathon features performances from talented McMaster student groups such as Mac Dance and Vie Division, guest speakers from McMaster Children's Hospital, a raffle prize draw, zumba and other dance lessons, and much more! Our events have been a huge success, with over 100 participants every year and raising a collective total of over $12,000 for this worthy cause :)

If you or your organization would be interested in being part of McMaster Dance Marathon, do not hesitate to contact us at macdancemarathon@gmail.com or using the Contact form.