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WIU Miracle Jeans Day, "McDance Marathon" Jan. 24

January 19, 2018

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MACOMB, IL -- On Wednesday, Jan. 24, members of the Western Illinois University and Macomb communities have two opportunities to help a great cause … Spring Miracle Jeans Day, and "McDance Marathon," with all proceeds going to the Dance Marathon's charity. The goal is to raise $12,000 in a single day.

WIU employees (and any community members!) are invited to participate in the WIU Dance Marathon's Miracle Jeans Day, with proceeds of the event going to St. Louis-area Children's Miracle Network Hospitals. Approval has been granted for WIU employees in all departments to participate in the special "wear jeans day," if they choose. For the minimum donation of $5, WIU employees can put their professional attire aside to wear jeans to work. The $5 jeans donation, which is due by Jan. 23 may be made online at http://tinyurl.com/WIUDMMJD (click on "Support Me"), or by cash or check (payable to WIU Dance Marathon), sent to Nick Katz, associate director of Student Activities and WIU DM adviser, c/o the Office of Student Activities (University Union). More information about Miracle Jeans Day is available at miraclejeansday.com.

And for supper that night, head to McDonald's West for the "McDance Marathon" fundraiser. From 5-8 p.m. Jan. 24, 15 percent of each order -- using the attached coupon -- at the Macomb West Jackson Street McDonald's location will be donated to the WIU Dance Marathon.

Miracle Jeans Day and "McDance Marathon" are part of the WIU student organization's year-round effort to raise money for Children's Miracle Network hospitals, St. Louis Children's Hospital and SSM Health Cardinal Glennon. The year-long event culminates Feb. 24, with the 12-hour Dance Marathon, which honors the 12-hour shifts of doctors and nurses, as well as children who are unable to stand.

Western's Dance Marathon is entering its fifth year on the WIU campus, with this year's goal set at $150,000. Donations are welcome, and may be made by visiting tinyurl.com/yc4oe9dr or emailing dancemarathon@wiu.edu. Last year's event raised $123,200.

For more information on the WIU Dance Marathon, visit facebook.com/WIUDM or email DM Board Member Mackenzie Lyons at MR-Lyons@wiu.edu with any questions.

Posted By: University Communications (U-Communications@wiu.edu)
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