USI to host sixth annual Dance Marathon for Riley Hospital

Students at the University of Southern Indiana will host the sixth Dance Marathon to support Riley Hospital for Children in Indianapolis. The 2015 USI Dance Marathon (USIDM) will be held from noon to 10 p.m. Saturday, November 7, in the USI Recreation, Fitness and Wellness Center, with a goal of raising $25,000. Last year's event raised just over $18,500.

Dance Marathon is a multi-hour, philanthropic event that raises awareness and funds for Riley Hospital, which treats children across the state for serious illnesses or health conditions. In addition to participants, multiple families and children from Evansville and the region, with personal Riley Hospital experiences, will participate in the event, sharing stories of inspiration and strength.

Dance marathons are hosted at the collegiate and high school levels across the state and to date have raised more than $20 million for Riley Hospital. Students are encouraged to register for USIDM online and create an online fundraising page. Students, faculty, alumni, parents and the community are encouraged to get involved. Participants stay on their feet for the entire 10 hours with the theme  "standing for those who can't." A free meal is provided for all participants.

There is a $10 registration fee online, and $15 at the door, however participants are encouraged to raise additional funds for the event on their own.

More information is available online at: donate.rileykids.org/site/TR?fr_id=2300&pg=entry. You also can follow the event on Twitter and Instagram @USIDM with the hashtags #USIDM15 or #FTK (For the Kids).

For more information, contact Terrance Lewis, USIDM president, at tlewis@eagles.usi.edu.