Congratulations on finishing the fall semester! Whether you finished with flying colors or barely made it through, we are proud of your hard work and dedication this past semester and hope you are thoroughly enjoying the winter break. Winter break is a great time to catch up on things you may have put off
DanceBlue is an organization that encompasses so many more people than just current students. University of Kentucky alumni that participated in DanceBlue both as dancers and on Committee, also known as DanceBlue alumni, continue to support and be impacted by the work that the organization does. One such DanceBlue alumni is Cameron Sedlar. Cameron Sedlar
The DanceBlue Kentucky Children’s Hospital Hematology/Oncology Clinic has so many people that have helped it become the successful resource it is today. From volunteers to employees, every person that steps into the Clinic impacts it in a different way. One such employee, Elizabeth Henderson, is proof of this. Henderson is the Administrative Support Associate and
As we celebrate Thanksgiving, we are encouraged to reflect on all that we are grateful for. For many, DanceBlue automatically comes to mind. From patients in the clinic and their families to first-time dancers, DanceBlue has changed and will continue to change lives in so many different ways. Here are the reasons these 25
The 2014-2015 school year was the inaugural for Lafayette High School DanceBlue. Alex Francke, a Lafayette and University of Kentucky graduate and the current Miss Kentucky, proposed the idea of starting a mini marathon to the Head Coordinator of LHS Student Council, Ms. Sophie Schwab. From there, they planned the event and fundraised the best
DanceBlue is the largest student-run philanthropic organization at the University of Kentucky. As a result, it’s no surprise that the Overall Chair of such an organization would live a very busy life. Sally Martin is extremely hard-working and dedicated to her position. However, many do not know what she does on a daily basis. On
Halloween is a favorite holiday for many kids. Dressing up as whatever they want to be and eating all the candy they want creates a night of fun that is looked forward to all year. For the kids in the clinic, this is no different. This is why the Family Relations Committee hosts the annual
This upcoming week is one of DanceBlue’s favorite weeks of the year: Fall Blitz Week! Starting Monday, September 23, Fall Blitz Week is a week full of tabling, events, and social media pushes that lead up to the closing of team registration for DanceBlue 2020 on Friday, September 27 at 5 p.m. Each day
DanceBlue would not be possible without the efforts of dancers and their teams. One such team that has contributed greatly is Alpha Phi Omega. Alpha Phi Omega, or APO, is a national co-ed service fraternity. The University of Kentucky’s chapter, Alpha Zeta, has had a strong presence both on campus and in the Lexington
Many of the patients and families served by DanceBlue look forward to summer. Not only because of the sunshine, but also because of Kid Cancer Alliance’s Indian Summer Camp program. Indian Summer Oncology Camp is a weeklong camp that allows kids with cancer to build friendships and focus on just being a kid, rather than
