Ways to get involved in Dance Marathon
There are many ways to get involved within Dance Marathon at the University of Michigan. DMUM integrates alumni, students, families, communities and sponsors in order to raise funds and spread awareness about pediatric rehabiliation. In March, the entire organization comes together at the Indoor Track and Field to celebrate our accomplishments at the 30 hour Marathon. Please read below to find out ways you can get involved with DMUM.
Volunteer at our Dance Marathon!
DMUM is incredibly appreciative of all the student groups, alumni and adult groups who take the time to join us at the Marathon and help assist us in ensuring that the event goes as smoothly as possible. Each year, volunteers can be found helping with bag check, serving meals, and boosting dancer morale to encourage them to keep energy up for the entirety of our thirty hour stand. We need all of the help we can get, so if you would be willing to volunteer with us on March 24 and/or 25, 2012, please indicate your interest on this form.
Alumni
Dance Marathon at the University of Michigan is entering its 15th year of existence. We have a committed alumni base that stays connected to our cause even after graduation. To get more information about how to stay involved in DMUM as an alumni, please visit our alumni page or email dmum.development@umich.edu.
Community
Dance Marathon works with the community to spread our awareness off campus and educate others about DM's cause through various forms of media, such as newspaper, radio, and television. We've also work with student leaders in our School Involvement Program, allowing students K-12 to develop leadership skills and plan/execute Mini Marathons at their school. Please visit our community page or email dmum.outreach@umich.edu for more information about community involvement.
Dancers
As a DMUM Dancer you will meet new and amazing people, have a ton a fun, and get to interact with amazing DMUM families. You will have the opportunity to attend events all year, fundraise for the amazing cause, and top it off by attending the 30 hour marathon in March. The 30-hour marathon is something truly life-changing and something you simply can not miss! As a dancer, you will also be put on a team with two Dancer Captains, who will help you fundraise and support you throughout the year. Visit the dancer page or email dmum.dr@umich.edu for more information.
Families
Dance Marathon Families establish relationships with dancers through out the year at DMUM family events, volunteering at therapies, hanging out with their dancer team, etc. The dancers form a strong bond with the child by interacting with him/her through out the year. If you are interested in learning more about DMUM family events, therapies, or volunteering opportunities, please visit our family page or email dmum.fr@umich.edu.
Sponsors
DMUM Sponsors benefit our organization greatly by sending donations to support pediatric rehabilitation. Sponsors have the option to make monetary, product, or food related donations. As a non-profit organization, DMUM is run solely on a volunteer basis with monetary contributions. If you're interested in learning more about becoming a sponsor, please visit our sponsor page or email dmum.cfr@umich.edu.