Kids & Family
9th Annual CHICAGO Dance Marathon Hosted by Lurie Children’s
We hope you'll dance or stand with us so that we can continue to make a life-saving difference for kids!
CHICAGO Dance Marathon, presented by Solstice, returns for its 9th
annual event on Saturday, Feb. 24, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the
Chicago Marriot, located on the Magnificent Mile. This year will feature
a Beach Bash theme, encouraging participants to Party with a Purpose by
dressing up in their own flare with floral print shirts and hula
skirts.
Since 2010, CHICAGO Dance Marathon has raised more than $2.5 million
for the patients and families of Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s
Hospital of Chicago. For eight hours straight, hundreds of participants
will hit the dance floor to boogie, enjoy entertainment and get inspired
by Lurie Children’s patient families.
Registration starts at $35 for adult. Children can participate for
free by signing up with an adult. Teams who register need to raise can
register $500/person or $400/person, if their team is comprised of seven
or more participants. If individuals can’t attend, but still want to
contribute, they can donate through Lurie Children’s website joining as a virtual dancer.
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Money raised directly benefits Lurie Children’s and pediatric medical
research that will aid in developing new services and programs to
benefit patients of the hospital. Last year, the event raised more than
$440,000 and this year we’ve bumped up the goal to $500,000.
In addition to a jam-packed day of music and dancing, participants
will enjoy a wide range of other activities, including face painting,
photo booths and prize giveaways.