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Dance Marathon 2014

With a flurry of glitter, tutus and a sea of blue and red shirts emblazoned with the letters “FTK.” USC’s 16th annual Dance Marathon fundraiser took place from Saturday to Sunday at the Strom Thurmond Wellness and Fitness Center. This year’s Dance Marathon benefited the Palmetto Health Children’s Hospital. Participants in 24-hour dance-a-ton raised $318,649 for the Palmetto Health Children’s Hospital/Children’s Miracle Network.

Over 800 participants had registered by the beginning of the 2014 Dance Marathon on Saturday. Malique Rankin / The Daily Gamecock
Over 800 participants had registered by the beginning of the 2014 Dance Marathon on Saturday. Malique Rankin / The Daily Gamecock
Several children, called ‘miracle children’ gave testimonies of their experiences in receiving treatment from the children’s hospital. Brian Almond/The Daily Gamecock
Several children, called ‘miracle children’ gave testimonies of their experiences in receiving treatment from the children’s hospital. Brian Almond/The Daily Gamecock
Cocky got the crowd going, showing off his moves while everyone waited for Dance Marathon to begin. Brian Almond/The Daily Gamecock
Cocky got the crowd going, showing off his moves while everyone waited for Dance Marathon to begin. Brian Almond/The Daily Gamecock
Student Body President Chase Mizzell took some time to hang out with two miracle children, Clay and Keldon. They were two of the many miracle children who shared stories of their treatment at Palmetto Health Children’s Hospital. Malique Rankin/The Daily Gamecock
Student Body President Chase Mizzell took some time to hang out with two miracle children, Clay and Keldon. They were two of the many miracle children who shared stories of their treatment at Palmetto Health Children’s Hospital. Malique Rankin/The Daily Gamecock
Miracle child Keldon Hemingway performed a dance routine of his own at Dance Marathon, drawing cheers from all those present. Keldon was one of several miracle children who shared their stories at Dance Marathon. Malique Rankin/The Daily Gamecock
Miracle child Keldon Hemingway performed a dance routine of his own at Dance Marathon, drawing cheers from all those present. Keldon was one of several miracle children who shared their stories at Dance Marathon. Malique Rankin/The Daily Gamecock
Miracle child Keldon Hemingway performed a dance routine of his own at Dance Marathon, drawing cheers from all those present. Keldon was one of several miracle children who shared their stories at Dance Marathon. Brian Almond/The Daily Gamecock
Miracle child Keldon Hemingway performed a dance routine of his own at Dance Marathon, drawing cheers from all those present. Keldon was one of several miracle children who shared their stories at Dance Marathon. Brian Almond/The Daily Gamecock
Head morale leaders Lauren Carpenter and Katelyn Daley get the crowd of dancers excited for the next 24 hours. Brian Almond/The Daily Gamecock
Head morale leaders Lauren Carpenter and Katelyn Daley get the crowd of dancers excited for the next 24 hours. Brian Almond/The Daily Gamecock
The morale team shows off the carefully choreographed dance routine that Dance Marathon participants learn over the duration of the 24 hour event. Brian Almond/The Daily Gamecock
The morale team shows off the carefully choreographed dance routine that Dance Marathon participants learn over the duration of the 24 hour event. Brian Almond/The Daily Gamecock
The morale team creates a dance routine to a mashup of top songs such as Avicii’s “Wake Me Up.” Brian Almond/The Daily Gamecock
The morale team creates a dance routine to a mashup of top songs such as Avicii’s “Wake Me Up.” Brian Almond/The Daily Gamecock
Dance Marathon participants wore colorful outfits with tutus, knee high socks, tights, leis. Brian Almond/The Daily Gamecock
Dance Marathon participants wore colorful outfits with tutus, knee high socks, tights, leis. Brian Almond/The Daily Gamecock
The morale team shows off the carefully choreographed dance routine that Dance Marathon participants learn over the duration of the 24 hour event. Brian Almond/The Daily Gamecock
The morale team shows off the carefully choreographed dance routine that Dance Marathon participants learn over the duration of the 24 hour event. Brian Almond/The Daily Gamecock
An eager crowd of participants watches on as the morale team performs the dance routine they will learn over the next 24 hours. Brian Almond/ The Daily Gamecock
An eager crowd of participants watches on as the morale team performs the dance routine they will learn over the next 24 hours. Brian Almond/ The Daily Gamecock
The morale team started off the marathon with a run-in through a banner that read “Welcome to the Party of the Year.” Brian Almond/The Daily Gamecock
The morale team started off the marathon with a run-in through a banner that read “Welcome to the Party of the Year.” Brian Almond/The Daily Gamecock
Miracle child Keldon Hemingway performed a dance routine of his own at Dance Marathon, drawing cheers from all those present. Keldon was one of several miracle children who shared their stories at Dance Marathon. Brian Almond/The Daily Gamecock
Miracle child Keldon Hemingway performed a dance routine of his own at Dance Marathon, drawing cheers from all those present. Keldon was one of several miracle children who shared their stories at Dance Marathon. Brian Almond/The Daily Gamecock
Bright and fun attire could be seen all over the dance floor. Brian Almond/The Daily Gamecock
Bright and fun attire could be seen all over the dance floor. Brian Almond/The Daily Gamecock