Preparing for the DanceBlue dance marathon can be overwhelming, especially for those who have not participated in the marathon before. As a result, we have polled Committee members to see what tips they have and items they pack to survive the marathon. We hope these tips help you have the best possible experience at the
Before coming to the University of Kentucky, I knew very little about DanceBlue. During my freshman year, I went to cheer on my friends that were participating in the marathon, and I was completely enamored by the positivity and hope that emanated from each and every person at the marathon. From that moment on,
While scrolling through your social media, you may see an abundance of students asking for donations for DanceBlue. When you see these posts, it is important to understand why college students ask everyone they know to donate to this organization. In my three years of being on the DanceBlue Committee, I have seen students ask
This Monday, February 3, marks the beginning of one of DanceBlue’s favorite weeks of the year: Spring Blitz Week! It will be an exciting week full of tabling, events, and social media pushes that lead up to the individual fundraising deadline for DanceBlue 2020. Each day has a different theme and activities, and we
The concept of DanceBlue started as a request from the late Jarrett Mynear as one of his final wishes. Jarrett was diagnosed with Ewing’s Sarcoma at age two, had his leg amputated at age three, and then was diagnosed six times with various forms of cancer by age thirteen. After much time spent in the
I was first introduced to the idea of DanceBlue at the age of 14-years-old at West Jessamine High school, only 10 miles down the road from UK. One of my family friends who was a couple years older than me decided to start a mini marathon at our school, so I went to support
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
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
