U!""'PIDa PO~. U!"':I -I!-'S -.. o"e~!a eA!In,eXJ S~~J.1.IWWO' '\?!If .--,. ~-,u -,.. .- --"- --~ - 'Y)W _--0 --,., - -- -- '-'- - -_. '"""'~ .."...- "'-" · • ·SlI:lQW:lW :IrtVlIOW aNY SH~~NVO 866 I _ _ _ __ ... _ .... ~ *"-"" _ lit" ~~_~_~~~ _ ... ~ F-"; WELCOMETO . DANCE MARATHON On behalf of the executive council, I would like to welcome you to the 1998 University of Iowa Dance Marathonl This weekend in the Iowa Memorial Union Main Lounge, the "spirit of Dance Marathon" will truly shine through. We are proud of the 800 ill students who have committed to dancing 30 consecutive hours to raise money for children who are fighting-and living with--cancer. I invite you to come and witness that spirit. You will see dancers giving of themselves both physically and emotionally in order to change the lives of others. You will see the families -whose lives have been touched by childhood cancer celebrating the dedication of University of Iowa students. Above all, you will see HOPE and LOVE on the faces of the dancers and families who are celebrating UFE and creating wonderful MEMORIES. Come experience Dance Marathon for yourselfl We hope to see you there! Sheila Frein Executive Director ~~I atn delighted to participate in the Dance Marathon supporting cancer treattnent at o~r Children's Hospital of Iowa at UIHe. It's a great way to get som.e exercise and show these children that we are pulling for them.. I had a ball last year, and I know that you, too, will enjoy being part of this im.portant fundraising effort on behalf of our youngest cancer patients." Mary Sue Coleman, President, University of Iowa Creating f ol'norrow By Dancing f oday 1 9 9 8 .. -.... :;~.~"'"l':'.:: __ " .. .......,.,.._a·.". "" '--""' ... ~ i DANCE MARATHON COUNCIL f BOlTOM ROW (L to R): Travis Leo, Corporate Giving; Jay Daniliuk, Entertainment; Brendan Caulfield, Event; Eric Nemmers, Business; Matt Krambeck, Morale; MIDDLE: Ann Burke, Marketing; Kari Karsjens, Communications; Kristin Lee, Revenue; Jen Ulie, Physical Plant; TOP: Sheila Frein, Executive Director; Rosanne Feder, Family Relations; Robyn Welk, Public Relations; ' NOI}~!~~!l=~J?:. ~ ~_3:1Y. .Peterson, Advisor." • r . ... ~ •• ",,"\ 1:,,10: ' Mission Statement Dance Marathon is a University of Iowa community organization committed to enhancing the lives of children and families facing childhood cancer at The University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. This student-run organization was established with the primary goal of creating an endowment that would give needed support to The University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics Pediatrics Oncology Unit in the following areas: research, children's materials, equipment, and direct financial support to families. University of Iowa Nondiscrimination Statement The University of Iowa does not discriminate in its educational programs and activities on the basis of race, national origin, color, religion, sex, age or disability. The University of Iowa also alfums its commitment to prOviding equal opportunities and equal access to University facilities withoul reference to afi'ectional or associational preference. For additional information on nondiscrimination poliCies, contact the Coordinator of Title IX and Section 504 in the Office of Affirmative Action, (319) 335-V705, 202 Jessup Hall, The Univers.ity of Iowa, Iowa City, IA 52242-1316. [ndividuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend all University of Iowa-sponsored events. If you are a person with a disability who requires an accommodation in order to participate in this program, please call the Dance Marathon office in advance at 3S3;2.Q9.4, \ .... ~ ......... , ~ -.. _... "'~4'" .... .. . t. . ..... " ·4 t • ot)Of .:» ~~ ~ _ c _n (or the first time, five dancers are considere.d "vereBnS," ha~g danced all four years. These students come from different backgrounds and bave different reasons for dancing, but their motiv:ltion is the same-to help give children with cancer a chance for a better life. As a fresbman, Aleda Under signed up to rumce with other girls from her donn door. However, she had personal reasons for dancing as weU. Her mother is a pediatric oncology nurse at The University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics and bad taken care of many of the children who take pan in Dance Marathon. "If Mom could do that for 20 years, I decided I could dance for 30 hours," says Aleda. Through her mother's job and her involvement with Dance Marachon, Alecia was able to meet the Bonnichsen &roily, one of the families connected with the organization. The twO families became very close. "Ie was very meaningful seeing them ac Dance Marathon with the other families and knowing that 1 was helping make a difference in their lives," recalls Alecia. Mike Johnson became involved in Dance Marathon because a member of the original executive council persuaded bim to sign up. Mike also bad a personal reason for dandng. His uncle was fighting cancer at the time, and while Mike spent his weekend dancing for Idds with cancer, his uncle lost his fight. Later, his grandfather was also diagnosed with cancer, making the cause even more important to him. "Dance Marathon is one of the most special things in my life. I look forward to it aU year long," said Mike. Melissa Goetzke joined Dance Marathon with other members of her sorority and remembers not knowing what to expect the first year. She, along with Unh Nguyen and Tun Vancura, other fourth year rumcers, looks forward to having the distinction of being a fourth year dancer. "[ can't wait to experience the feeling of Dan.ce Marathon again," said Melissa. 1t's such a high'" Tbe executive council is especiaUy proud of these students for their fourth-year commitment to Dance Marathon. Executive Director Sheila Frein comments, "The dedication these dancers have shown is extraordinary. The number of lives they have touched in four years is incredible, and it will be a thriU for me to recognize them at the event." All the dancers agree their first year of dancing was the most difficult. They were a bit ovenvbelrned at the beginning, but were completely dedicated to the organization by the end. The last few hours are always the most powerful for them, as they enjoy discovering the amount of money raised and celebrating their accomplisbments with dancers, volunteers and families. Aleda, Mike, Melissa, Unh and Tun aU agree Dance Marathon has cbanged their lives and that wherever they go, a piece of Dance Marathon will go with them. .......... ....., MEMORIES- "Working with the families in Dance Marathon bas been one 0/ the most important parts qf my rolJege experience. " -RosImne Feder; 19981Ymti1] IleIations Dit'ecIf4 What Cancer Cannot 7:)0- Cancer is so limited. It cannot cripple love, It cannot shatter hope, It cannot corrode faith. Cancer cannot destroy peace. ... It cannot 1dIl..friendsbip, It cannot suppress memories. It cannot silence courage. Cancer cannot invade the soul, It cannot steal eternal life. Cancer cannot conquer the spirit. Come Visit Dance Marathon! Friday, February 6, 5:00 p.m.- Saturday, February 7, 11:00 p.m. Iowa Memorial Union, Main lounge -Anonymous Please enter the IMU at the Iowa House doors and follow the signs to the south entrance of the Main Lounge . . ....,.,
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