What is Terp Thon?

♦ A student-run organization dedicated to raising money and awareness for Children’s National Medical Center in Washington, D.C.

♦ Terp Thon holds fundraising events year-round that lead up to a 12-hour dance marathon every spring semester

♦ One of the largest student organizations on campus with more than 1,500 students involved

Students do ‘The Bernie’ at the dance marathon.

Why do YOU

dance?

For the Kids

All photos courtesy of www.facebook.com/terpthon

Why do They Dance?

Members of the 2012-13 Terp Thon Executive Board say:

“I dance because it is amazing how such a simple act can be so meaningful.” -Michele Bastani, External Director

“I stand for 12 hours because every child deserves a childhood.”-Melanie Modula, Executive Director

“I participate in Terp Thon because it is one of the most rewarding experiences I could get on campus.”-Dan Ornstein, Finance Chair

“I participate in Terp Thon for the kids who can’t.”-Alysia Cutchis, Fundraising Chair

Find us online for more info on joining Terp Thon!

www.TerpThon.org •

TerpThon@gmail.com

2013 Terp Thon results broke records.

♦ Terp Thon begins its awareness efforts every fall semester

♦ In the spring, students can register for Terp Thon and begin fundraising

♦ Each student must raise at least $100 in donations to participate in the dance marathon in March

♦ Students stand for 12 hours at the dance marathon to represent nurses’ long shifts at hospitals

♦ At the event, the total funds raised are revealed to show off the year’s accomplishments

Year-Round Events

Color RunStudents participate in an on-campus race

where they are splashed with bright colors to raise awareness of Terp Thon.

Flash Mob Terp Thon participants encourage students to join the cause by surprising them with a flash

mob on Hornbake plaza.

12-hour Dance MarathonStudents raise money “For the Kids” to participate in Terp Thon’s main event, a

12-hour dance-a-thon.

FAQs

Q: How do I join?A: Register on Terp Thon’s website under ‘Students’ tab and fill out the form.

Q: Why should I join?A: Support a great cause, make lifelong friends and be part of a team!

Q: How do I raise my $100?A: Most students raise their money online, through accounts like PayPal.

Q: Where does the money go?A: 100 percent of funds Terp Thon raises goes directly to Children’s National Medical Center, a local non-profit pediatric hospital.

All donations go directly toward helping kids like Ryan (left).

How does Terp Thon work?

Testudo poses with a student at the dance marathon.