Year-long Fundraising Campaign Concludes with 12-Hour Dance Marathon Raising $31,000
Walsh University’s Dance Marathon Program “Cavathon” celebrated its 10-year anniversary with their annual 12-hour dance event benefiting Akron Children’s Hospital and in support of the Children’s Miracle Network. 65 Walsh students came together to celebrate a yearlong fundraising effort and welcome some patients from Akron Children’s! Cavathon 2024 raised over $31,000 at the conclusion of the main event and donations are continuing to roll in.
This year’s theme was inspired by the Pixar movie “UP!” The student’s all dressed in the same t-shirt corresponding to their color teams. Their shirts read “Miracles are out there” in reference to the movie. The students had an energetic filled day filled with learning the morale dance and getting competitive in color team game competitions. The students had the opportunity to hear stories from 8 different miracle families about their journey with Akron Children’s Hospital. It was the perfect example of strength and perseverance. The stories reminded the students' why they fundraise and what it truly impacts.
The day concluded with a final reveal dance performed by the entire group. The miracle kids joined the Walsh students in the final dance and the total reveal.
The members of the Cavathon 2024 executive board include Emily Kaseda (Overall Director), Anna West (External Director), and Olivia Vuyancih (Internal Director). They were joined by 12 other energetic board members. The group works throughout the school year to raise funds and awareness in order to make a difference in changing the future for children’s health. They work alongside campus partners and outside community members in order to put on a spectacular event that benefits Akron Children’s Hospital.
“I was so very proud of all the hard work put in by my board and all of the participants that day. There is no better feeling than watching the kids smile during the final dance and knowing that our efforts helped make a difference in their lives,” said Junior Emily Kaseda. “We are very fortunate to get to know these beautiful kids and their amazing personalities.”
Cavathon is a part of the Children's Miracle Network which is a philanthropic organization, uniting students at hundreds of colleges, universities, and high schools across the United States and Canada to raise funds for Miracle Network hospitals. All proceeds raised from Cavathon go directly to Akron Children's Hospital.
