The Ohio Kappa Chapter of Pi Beta Phi had so much fun participating in Cincinnati Dance Marathon this past weekend.
Here is Jordan Kravitz story:
At 12:38PM on Sunday February 27, 2011 I can honestly say I had never had been in so much pain in my life. However, every muscle ache I had was completely worth it. I had just spent the past 24 hours dancing, jumping, and yelling at the Cincinnati Dance Marathon (CDM).
The goal of CDM is to create and sustain special projects to provide emotional and financial support for patients and families treated at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center. This year over 600 students signed up to participate and as a whole 23,000 dollars was raised!!!
Pi Beta Phi teamed up with our homecoming partner Alpha Tau Omega to raise an outstanding 5,500 dollars. We also were the top fundraising team!
Throughout the 24 hours, we danced to hip-hop, classic rock, boy bands, and salsa. We had a "rave" with black lights and glow sticks and Skyline Chili showed up at 2:00AM to rejuvenate our mind, body, and stomachs. Student Representatives from Victoria’s Secret PINK and BCBG came and raffled away prizes. There was a limbo contest and a beach hour. There was also always basketball, volleyball, and video games to play!
However, I think the most important part of the night was when we took a break in dancing to hear from 18 families. These 18 families spoke of how Cincinnati Children's hospital had or currently was helping them and their children. It was amazing to see exactly whom the money we raised would help.
Overall, it was amazing experience. Even with sore feet, I positively can say, 100 percent I would do it again in a heartbeat.
Ready for CDM!
Sisters singing to the music
Pi Beta Phi and Alpha Tau Omega
