On Thursday November 9th BCDM had a fundraiser at White Mountain Creamery to raise money for Boston Children’s Hospital. 10% of all sales went to local kids in need at the hospital. You might be asking yourself: What exactly is BCDM? and How else can I help besides the Boston College Dance Marathon White Mountain Fundraiser? Read on to find out how you can register for this event and how you can help raise money for Boston Children’s Hospital!
What is BCDM?
The Boston College Dance Marathon is a student run fundraiser that is going to be held on February 17th from 10am-10pm at the Plex. For 12 hours, participants dance their hearts out without sitting or sleeping. Throughout the event, different activities, like karaoke, occur and BC dance groups perform for entertainment. Marathoners also get to hear from families whose children receive treatment at Boston Children’s Hospital. This way, students see first hand how their donations and participation can help. There are also plenty of raffles, food, and photo-ops to enjoy! Last year marathoners got a lot of fuel throughout the 12 hours with pastries at breakfast, pizza and Chinese food at lunch, and burgers and sandwiches for dinner. There were also many snack breaks for chips, ice cream as well as fun drinks like coconut water and juice. Sounds like food paradise to me.
Ways to Help
White Mountain Creamery has the best ice cream around so it only makes sense that BCDM’s fundraiser was held here. $232 was made from this year’s yummy fundraiser, but that is just one small way we can help out! The goal for this year’s event at BC is to raise $50,000 and to have 500 dancers. To help BCDM reach its goal you can register individually or with a team. After that, make sure you spread the word to your family and friends so they can donate. If you can’t make the event, be sure to share your friends’ donation pages anyway. BCDM will also hold future fundraisers and events to raise money for Boston Children’s Hospital, which means you don’t have to go to the event to help out. After you register you’ll receive a free shirt as well as lunch, dinner, and the chance to win prizes from sponsors!
The Boston College Marathon is a super fun way to get involved on campus and make a difference. The proceeds go to an amazing cause and will help kids in need. You’ll have an awesome time with your friends, eat some great food, and help BC make a difference all in one day! Don’t miss out on BCDM.