Local university students host 12-hour marathon for Children's Hospital
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) – Wright State University students are having a 12-hour dance marathon to fundraise for Dayton Children's Hospital.
On Saturday, March 29, from noon to midnight, the students will dance in the Student Union's Apollo Room.
The 12-hour Raiderthon is an annual event organized by the Wright State Miracle Makers. Several hundred students are expected to enjoy the dance. There are many different things to do throughout the day, including lip-sync battles, jousting, a rave hour, a silent disco and games.
Dayton Children's, Wright State partnership broadens
Wright State Miracle Makers is a student-run organization that raises money for Children's. This year's funds will go to support the Mathile Center for Mental Health and Wellness at the hospital.
Families and patients who have been impacted by the Miracle Makers' efforts will speak at the dance.
The Raiderthon started 12 years ago in 2013. Since then, its raised over $500,000 in critically needed funds for the hospital.
This year's dance was organized by a team of over students, faculty and staff volunteers.
For more information on the dance, click here.
Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
New York Post
a day ago
- New York Post
There's one number Aaron Rodgers unlikely to wear with Steelers
It's doubtful that Aaron Rodgers will don the No. 12 as a member of the Steelers. Although not officially taken out of use, the Steelers have unofficially retired No. 12 for legendary quarterback Terry Bradshaw, with no other Pittsburgh players wearing it since 1983. Based on Bradshaw's recent comments about Rodgers, who agreed to a one-year deal with Pittsburgh on Thursday, it is unlikely that he will lend the number to Pittsburgh's newest quarterback. Advertisement 3 TV host and former NFL player Terry Bradshaw speaks at the Pepsi Zero Sugar Super Bowl LI Halftime Show Press Conference on Feb. 2, 2017 in Houston. Getty Images Last month, Bradshaw was brutally honest about his thoughts on Rodgers' drawn-out free agency process with the Steelers, saying how the entire courtship was 'a joke.' 'That's a joke. That to me is just a joke,' Bradshaw said during an appearance on 103.7 The Buzz. 'What are you gonna do? Bring him in for one year, are you kidding me? That guy needs to stay in California. Go somewhere and chew on bark and whisper to the gods out there.' Advertisement Bradshaw, 76, spent the entirety of his 14-year NFL career in Pittsburgh, winning four Super Bowls. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1989. Rodgers, 41, has reportedly told the Steelers that he intends to fly to Pittsburgh to sign a one-year deal on Friday so he can participate in mandatory minicamp on Tuesday, ending his monthslong free agency affair. 3 Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Terry Bradshaw passes the ball. FocusAdvertisement Details of the contract have yet to be announced. The 10-time Pro-Bowler revealed one of the reasons behind the length of his free agency was that someone close to him was diagnosed with cancer on 'The Joe Rogan Podcast' last month. 'I've been in the weeds with these people who are close to me that have cancer,' Rodgers told Rogan. 3 Aaron Rodgers reacts on the field during the first quarter of the Jets' win over the Dolphins on Jan. 5, 2025. Charles Wenzelberg / New York Post Advertisement Rodgers also opened up about the process on 'The Pat McAfee Show' in April, saying then that he was even consisering retirement. 'I'm in a different phase of my life,' Rodgers said then. 'I'm 41 years old, I'm in a serious relationship. I have off-the-field stuff going on that requires my attention. I have personal commitments that I've made, not knowing what my future was going to look like after last year, that are important to me. … I have a couple of people in my inner circle who are really battling some difficult stuff. 'So I have a lot of things that have taken my attention and have beginning in January away from football. That's been where I've been focusing most of my attention on.'
Digital Trends
2 days ago
- Digital Trends
Save $269 on our favorite open-back headphones and experience music in a whole new way
We may have recently given Sennheiser a bit of flack for launching earbuds that look like AirPods (which is a pretty common thing to do) but that doesn't mean they don't have audiophile-grade offerings. The open-back Sennheiser HD 660S2 are a pretty good example of that. They probably flew under your radar, though, because of their standard price in excess of $600. They're typically rank No. 2 by cost in our list of the best headphones, right after the $1,000+ Dali IO-12. But, right now, with this 40% discount, they're actually cheaper than Apple's AirPods Max. So, if you want to check out audiophile headphones for $411 (that's $269 off their usual price of $680) be sure to tap the button below. Or, keep reading for our take. Why you should buy the Sennheiser HD 660S2 As counterintuitive as it may sound, open-back headphones can absolutely provide a premium sound. The Sennheiser HD 660S2 act as a sort of antonym to the shut-out-the-world ethic of the Sony WH-1000XM6 and not at all in a bad way. These headphones have plush ear cushions with a hefty amount of clamp on the head and an overall minimalist design, though you won't always think of it that way as you peer into the guts of the headphones that their closed-back cousins keep hidden. Our Sennheiser HD 660S2 review calls their sound 'effortless' and says, 'It just springs forth and gently bathes you in its detail, instead of pummeling you, which I now recognize as a possible side effect of closed-back headphones.' Be sure to give the review a read through to see how to get the full audiophile experience from your new HD 660S2s, as well as to get insights on the full extent of how open-back headphones can transform your music listening experience. These audiophile headphones aren't typically down to $411. It's an incredible discount of $269 off of the usual $680 price, making them way more competitive than usual. So, if you want them, don't wait for this deal to go away. However, if you want something else, you should be sure to check out the other best headphone deals going on right now.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Yahoo
Cincy-based ‘Dandelion' on-sale for limited Blu-ray run
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — Nicole Riegel's second feature film is available to purchase on Blu-ray for a limited time. 'So much growth going from film one to film two': Nicole Riegel talks 'Dandelion' The filmmaker and Wright State University alum said Monday that her film 'Dandelion,' is receiving a limited edition slipcover Blu-ray release. 'Only 500 limiteds were made and when they're gone, they're gone,' Riegel said in an Instagram post. 'Support physical media.' The release includes the following special features: Audio commentary with Riegel and cinematographer Lauren Guiteras. A booklet of essays from the filmmakers, including Guiteras, Producer Adam Cobb, Colorist Phil Beckner, Sound Mixer/Designer Brian Berger. Deleted scenes. Behind the Scenes footage. A stills gallery. A lyric/music video for 'River.' A trailer for the film. 'Dandelion' is available for pre-order now from 'Vinegar Syndrome,' a film restoration and distribution company. They focus primarily on independent films. Quantities are limited, with only 238 left in stock as of writing. 'Dandelion' was filmed in and is set in Cincinnati, Ohio. It also stars Cincy's own Kiki Layne as the titular 'Dandelion.' Learn more about the film here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
