February 12, 2017
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Students walk along Temple University's Liacouras Walk.
Throngs of Temple University students showed off their best dance moves this weekend to benefit a worthy cause.
HootaThon, the school's annual fundraising drive, raised $404,074.85 Saturday for the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia during a 12-hour dance-off inside the Liacouras Center.
WE DID IT! We surpassed our goal of $400,000! Thank you everyone who participated, thank you for doing this #FTK! #HootaThon2017 pic.twitter.com/qZhMvCIVfF
— HootaThon (@HootaThon) February 12, 2017
The event marked the end of a year-long effort to raise awareness and funds for CHOP. The organization had set a goal of $400,000 this year.
In addition to music and dancing, HootaThon featured various activities, games, performances and speakers to solicit donations. Families who have been affected by pediatric diseases also addressed the dancers throughout the day.
Nearly 1,000 students participated in the event that lasted from noon until midnight, according to CBS3.
Temple's effort is part of the Miracle Network Dance Marathon, which was found in 1991 and has since raised more than $135 million across North America.
The Temple Band never fails to pump us up!! Just in time for rave hour, too!! Let's get crazy #FTK! Only two hours left! #HootaThon2017 pic.twitter.com/ydwWk64Y4v
— HootaThon (@HootaThon) February 12, 2017
Happy Superhero Theme Hour!! Be a hero to the Miracle Families at CHOP and donate right now #ForTheKids!! https://t.co/ZWlEPtbxnz pic.twitter.com/BS88xZdU5t
— HootaThon (@HootaThon) February 12, 2017
Thank you to everyone who donated their hair #ForTheKids #HootaThon2017!!! pic.twitter.com/sOKiSswl3d
— HootaThon (@HootaThon) February 11, 2017
HootaThon 2017 has begun! Come visit us 3-7 at Liacouras Center and learn the Hoota Dance with us!! pic.twitter.com/PmrFCA4Muy
— HootaThon (@HootaThon) February 11, 2017
HAPPY RAVE HOUR #HootaThon2017 pic.twitter.com/zAqYejM9DJ
— HootaThon (@HootaThon) February 12, 2017
