Fall Festival 2013

Auburn University Dance Marathon is hosting a Fall Festival at the Columbus Regional Hospital tomorrow. AU Dance Marathon has invited the hospital's families and staff that are part of Children's Miracle Network.

There will be food, carnival games and music. This is a kick-off event at the hospital is for the families to get to know the AU Dance Marathon organization. Families can come, meet the staff and find out more of how to get involved.

The festival is being held in the ballroom at the hospital between 5:30-7p.m. The event is for the whole family to enjoy. There will be corn hole, ring toss and face painting! AU Dance Marathon staff is excited to meet the families at the hospital and tell them what AUDM is all about!

FTK Award Recipients

Today we want to spotlight Ben McGarity and Hailey Simpson for all of their hard work and want to recognize them for receiving the FTK Award! These two wonderful staff members work on the Dancer Involvement Team, focusing specifically on Administration and Organization. Their most recent projects have been planning awareness events on campus and getting the administration involved. We are thrilled to announce that all of their dedication will be paying off next Wednesday when Auburn participates in Miracle Jeans Day in order to raise awareness for Children’s Miracle Network! We are so proud of these two, and know that they will only continue to do great things! -AUDM Exec

Hailey Simpson

Hometown: Franklin, TN

Year: Sophomore

Majors: Psychology and Spanish

She stands for those who can’t because believes everyone deserves a great childhood!

Goal for the Year: To get all of the faculty and administration interested and involved with AUDM!

Fun Fact: She doesn’t like chocolate!

Ben McGarity

Hometown: Homewood, AL

Year: Sophomore

Major: Pre-Med

He stands for those who can’t because everyone deserves a memorable and enjoyable childhood.

Goal for the Year: To raise $150,000.00

Fun Fact: He was stabbed by a pocket knife…and lived!

Become Part of the AUDM Family!

Is your child, or has your child been treated at the Columbus Regional Hospital in Columbus, GA. or have you ever been involved with Children's Miracle Network? We are inviting you, your kids and the whole family to join the Auburn University Dance Marathon fun!

Watch this video for a better view on what Children Miracle Network families mean to AUDM and find out why your family would fit in perfectly!

To get involved with Auburn University Dance Marathon contact Samantha Link, the Director of Hospital Relations for more information! sel0013@auburn.edu

For the kids!

Committee Applications are Still Being Accepted!

AUDM raised $65,995 last year and we plan to keep on growing and with higher expectations comes a need for a larger staff. If you have a talent for marketing, fundraising, or event planning, and an outgoing personality crazy spirit, or a knack for talking in front of large crowds, there is a place for you on the AUDM staff. But most importantly, if you have a heart for the kids and a desire to “party for a purpose,” you will find your home in the AUDM family. AUDM is so excited about the number of applicants we have received for AUDM Committees, but it’s not too late to still apply! Applications are due September 14 and are available at www.audancemarathon.com. 

The applications are to be returned to the AU Student Center, Room 3130, where you will sign up for your interview slot. Interviews will be held September 17-18. AUDM would love to have your fun loving spirit on our committees.

For The Kids!