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UNF Dance Marathon raises money for the Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals

Jas Chung Mar 8, 2018

Dance “For The Kids." The University of North Florida Dance Marathon is a student operated event that hosted its 10th annual 12-hour Dance Marathon on Saturday, March 3.  The event raises funds for...

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Dance Marathon raises money, awareness for children

Gordon Rhyne Feb 13, 2013

Hundreds of students packed the UNF Arena to participate in the fifth annual Dance Marathon. However, for the students involved, the event was the culmination of a yearlong effort. Abigail Forness,...

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Dance Marathon 2013 Photo Gallery

Randy Rataj Feb 12, 2013

Photos by Randy Rataj

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Cribs invades two Jacksonville Beach homes

Spinnaker Mar 30, 2011
Room-to-room face off Two students share their rooms in a style all-too-familiar with a long-running MTV show.
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Self-sufficient house prepares itself for take off

Spinnaker Aug 31, 2010
No strings attached: Florida’s first Earthship makes a low-impact landing just south of Tampa. Check out the Spinnaker for a graphic view of the underground home.
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Students get funky at fundraiser

Spinnaker Dec 3, 2008
Approximately 190 dancers showed up for the Children’s Miracle Network-sponsored Dance Marathon which took place at the UNF Arena Nov. 21 and 22. The event benefited patients at the Wolfson’s Children’s Hospital and Shands. After 18 hours of learning dances from various local instructors, playing games and hearing benefiting families speak, the total amount raised: $19,096.35, was revealed to participants. The money came from different outlets such as events on and off campus prior to the marathon, donations from the public and the added amount of what each individual dancer raised, which totaled approximately $15,000.
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