About Us
Elonthon Dance Marathon is a 13.1-hour dance marathon benefiting Duke Children's Hospital
and Health Center. Elonthon began in 2003 by a very passionate and service-minded group of
students from Elon University in North Carolina celebrating an amazing young boy in then local area. These students were interested in making an emotional and financial impact
on the patients and families of Duke Children's Hospital. Two
hundred students participated in the inaugural event in Elon's south gym, staying on their
feet and dancing for the entire event. Through their efforts, they collectively raised $28,500.
Today, Elonthon serves as the university's largest student-run campus program as well as the
largest philanthropic event on campus. Each spring, Elon students have the opportunity to
participate and dance for 6, 7.1 or 13.1 hours. Throughout the event,
participants have the opportunity to hear the incredible stories of strength from nearly 30 extremely
inspirational miracle children. Participants can also learn the Morale dance, compete
in Color Wars, watch entertainment acts, play video games, participate in in-event fundraising, dance
their heart out at rave hour, and more
to change kids' health, change the future.
