Northwestern University Dance Marathon

Location

Evanston, IL

Category

Homelessness

Website

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What we do: The mission of NUDM is to unite Northwestern University's campus, the Evanston community, and the greater Chicagoland area in philanthropic fundraising and education.

History: Dance Marathon began in 1975 as the philanthropic child of Alpha Tau Omega and the Associated Student Government. 21 couples danced in the 52 hour marathon in 1975, raising more than $9,000. While the number of dancing hours has decreased, DM has grown to include more than 1,400 student volunteers that together have raised more than $10 million dollars for various charities.

the challenges

BlackBerry Free

I will ignore my BlackBerry for 24 hours. if $500 is raised for Northwestern University Dance Marathon

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Polar Plunge!

I will jump into Lake Michigan during the third week of March if $1200 is raised for Northwestern University Dance Marathon

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Dance Marathon Exec Board

I will participate again next year if I raise enough money to reach my goal. if $1700 is raised for Northwestern University Dance Marathon

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Goodbye iPhone

I will not touch my iPhone for 48 hours if $500 is raised for Northwestern University Dance Marathon

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iphone addict

I will ignore my iphone for 48 hours if $1000 is raised for Northwestern University Dance Marathon

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Ginger-Less

I will purge the ginger from my body by dying my hair black the weekend of DM if $500.00 is raised for Northwestern University Dance Marathon

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Musical Duet

We will play a flute/french horn duet for the exec board if $500 is raised for Northwestern University Dance Marathon

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Operation Buzz Cut

I will buzz my head. if $700 is raised for Northwestern University Dance Marathon

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Jump into Lake Michigan in February

I will jump into Lake Michigan in February. It will be very cold, but I will do it, and videotape it if $500 is raised for Northwestern University Dance Marathon

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Running Outside

I will run 3 miles into Chicago and back in the middle of winter along Lake Michigan if $500 is raised for Northwestern University Dance Marathon

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Vegan

I will go vegan for one month if $200 is raised for Northwestern University Dance Marathon

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DANCING all night and day and night again!

We will dance for 30 HOURS STRAIGHT...and...I dunno. Give me ideas! Not eat ice cream or junk food for a week!(This is really difficult I swear)Go to every lecture and not fall asleep if $600 is raised for Northwestern University Dance Marathon

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SHEAR MADNESS

I will buzz my head if $1000 is raised for Northwestern University Dance Marathon

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Facebook Free!

I will DANCE FOR 30 STRAIGHT HOURS and GIVE UP FACEBOOK FOR 1 week if $400 is raised for Northwestern University Dance Marathon

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13.1 MILES IS REALLY FAR

I will train for and run a half marathon by the end of 2010 if $500 is raised for Northwestern University Dance Marathon

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Dude where's my license?

I will officially be able to drive a car without a licensed chaperone over the age of 21 if $2000 is raised for Northwestern University Dance Marathon

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Break It Down!

I will learn one breakdance move to do on stage at DM if $700 is raised for Northwestern University Dance Marathon

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The New Pepsi Challenge

I will give up soft drinks for one month if $500 is raised for Northwestern University Dance Marathon

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Evacuate the Dancefloor

We will NOT READ A CELEBRITY BLOG, NEWSITE, OR TALK ABOUT CELEBRITIES FOR 5 DAYS. if $460 is raised for Northwestern University Dance Marathon

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CHICAGO MARATHON

I will run the chicago marathon in October 2010 if $800 is raised for Northwestern University Dance Marathon

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Flashdance @ The Rock / Tacky 80s Dresses

I will choreograph and perform a Flashdance at The Rock with my Delta Gamma sisters! We will ALSO wear our Tacky 80s dresses around campus for a whole day! if $500 is raised for Northwestern University Dance Marathon

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Run Ben Run

I will run the Chicago Marathon if $500 is raised for Northwestern University Dance Marathon

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Dance Marathon

We will dance for 30 straight hours if $400 is raised for Northwestern University Dance Marathon

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FACIAL HAIR FOR DM

I will wear a difference piece of facial hair during the day for a whole WEEK if $200 is raised for Northwestern University Dance Marathon

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See Ally Run

I will train for a half marathon if $4000 is raised for Northwestern University Dance Marathon

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I will dance for 30 hours straight!

We will DANCE FOR 30 HOURS STRAIGHT! if $400 is raised for Northwestern University Dance Marathon

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No Coffee For A Week!

I will give up coffee / energy drinks for an entire week if $600 is raised for Northwestern University Dance Marathon

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Dance Dance Dance! For 30 Hours Straight!

I will dance for 30 hours without stopping (at double time!) if $200 is raised for Northwestern University Dance Marathon

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NU DM

I will I will shave my eyebrows and sideburns if $150 is raised for Northwestern University Dance Marathon

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Northwest University's Dance Marathon

I will dance for 30 hours straight if $300 is raised for Northwestern University Dance Marathon

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Please Don't Stop the Music?

I will not eat food with sauce on it (any sauce, including salad dressing!) for an ENTIRE WEEK if $400 is raised for Northwestern University Dance Marathon

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TEXAN GIVES UP MEAT (oh my!)

I will be a vegetarian for a week if $178.11 is raised for Northwestern University Dance Marathon

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Dance Marathon 2010

I will get trained for StandUp, so I can spend my summer in Chicago working with the homeless youth from the StandUp For Kids program. if $500 is raised for Northwestern University Dance Marathon

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Spring Cleaning!

I will I will spend my spring break CLEANING my parents house...including, but not limited to, bathrooms,the kitchen, the linen closet, and of course my bed room. if $100 is raised for Northwestern University Dance Marathon

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Dancing, Money, Marathon, Blog

I will train for and run the Chicago marathon- and blog about it! if $800 is raised for Northwestern University Dance Marathon

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Flip Flops ONLY during March

I will only wear flip flops every time I go out at night during the month of March if $300 is raised for Northwestern University Dance Marathon

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Silent for a Day

I will I will be silent for an ENTIRE DAY if $50 is raised for Northwestern University Dance Marathon

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Hair dye and no hat

I will go without my hat and dye my hair for one day. if $200 is raised for Northwestern University Dance Marathon

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Defacing Dylan Day

I will , for one whole day, wear a t-shirt that boldly declares "Bob Dylan Sucks!" if $200 is raised for Northwestern University Dance Marathon

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DM Hero

I will wear a superhero costume one day to all my classes (3 in one day) and walk around campus in it if $100 is raised for Northwestern University Dance Marathon

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the clusters

DM 2010 Exec Board

The team behind the madness!

Phi Delta Theta and Kappa Delta Dance Marathon

The Men of Phi Delt and the Ladies of Kappa Delta are raising money to support Northwestern's Dance Marathon.

Beta Theta Pi/Gamma Phi Beta DM Team 2010

Beta Theta Pi/Gamma Phi Beta DM Team 2010

DGZBT Dance Marathon 2010

Help support DG/ZBT's contribution to Northwestern University's Dance Marathon benefitting StandUp for Kids!

NUDM PR Committee

Help the NUDM PR Committee raise money to support StandUp for Kids and the Evanston Community Foundation!