Gratitude for DanceBlue
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
A New Meaning
When I first came to UK as a freshman, I saw DanceBlue everywhere. Even though I am from Kentucky, my high school unfortunately didn’t have a mini-marathon, and while I had seen some older girls from my high school
Mini Marathon Spotlight: Lafayette DanceBlue
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
A Day in the Life of Sally Martin
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
Getting Spooky at DanceBoo
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
The Fifth Annual Silent Auction Is Here!
My view of DanceBlue has shifted throughout my time in college, but it has remained something close to my heart. When I was first exposed to DanceBlue during my freshman year, I thought of it as a noble cause. It
DanceBlue is Rooted in the Big Ideas of a Small Boy
Whenever I sit in the stands and watch the line dances at DanceBlue, I can’t help but imagine a certain boy down there in the middle of the action—a boy with a bald head, an artificial leg, and a
DanceBlue Through My Lense
When I think about my experience with DanceBlue, there are so many memories that stick out to me, such as my first time at the marathon, each of the committees I have been a part of, and spreading DanceBlue’s
‘Get Physical’ For The Kids
Over the years, DanceBlue has become a tradition on UK’s campus like no other. Every spring, students can look forward to the 24-hour dance marathon, where 1,000 students come together to stay up all night for the kids. In
We Hope to See You There!
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