Wright State’s Raiderthon hosted a 12-hour dance marathon to raise money for sick children.
12th Annual Raiderthon
March 29, 2025
11:30 a.m. to Midnight
Student Union, Apollo Room
What is Raiderthon?
Raiderthon is more dance parties, more birthdays, and more sleepovers. It is more cake, more spaghetti, and more s’mores. Raiderthon is giving back to the community and the families who give so much of themselves. It's fighting to "Change Kids' Health Because Kids Can't Wait"!
This year, Raiderthon is on a mission to raise $62,000 to support the needs of the new Mathile Center for Mental Health and Wellness at Dayton Children's Hospital! With 1 in 5 children facing mental health challenges and the need for pediatric behavioral health services in our area growing every day, we’re dancing to make a difference. Every dollar raised brings hope, resources, and care to the kids who need it most—because together, we can create the change our community deserves!
Originally organized by a small group of Wright State students known as Miracle Makers, we now have a volunteer list of over 75 people, including an executive committee, a steering committee, a team of morale captains, and 35+ general volunteers to help put together a wonderful event for our Miracle Families. This year we have faculty and staff from around the campus working with our team as an Advisory Committee. We also have 500+ dedicated dancers and would like to make sure you are one of them! We would love for you to be a part of our team - check us out on Engage.
Wright State's 11th annual Raiderthon took place on March 23, 2024, from noon to midnight, in the Student Union Apollo Room. Our goal this year is to raise money in support of Dayton Children's new mental health facility and to raise awareness about mental health in kids. For an inside look at Raiderthon 2024, click here! And check out our celebration when we hit our goal to top $50,000
What is a Dance Marathon?
Dance Marathons are huge philanthropy events, dedicated to helping raise awareness and money for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals. More importantly, they give families of those being treated for a multitude of illnesses the amazing opportunity to put all of their cares away and have a great time!
Occurring at over 400 universities and high schools all across America and lasting from anywhere 8 to 40 hours, this dance party is the ultimate culmination of hard work and dedication as well as fundraising, mini-events, and fun activities. During the event, school dancers, families, and volunteers come together to celebrate this hard work by dancing, playing games, and enjoying live entertainment.
The Wright State Dance Marathon lasts 12 hours and is hosted in late spring. We look forward to seeing you there!
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Interested in becoming a sponsor for Raiderthon? Contact Ashley Greene at ashleygreene@wsuraiderthon.org.
