WABI covers UMaine Miracle Network Dance Marathon
WABI (Channel 5) reported on the University of Maine’s Miracle Network Dance Marathon held at the New Balance Recreation Center. The annual 12-hour event raises funds for EMHS Foundation Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals, including Eastern Maine Medical Center in Bangor. More than 400 people including 28 dance teams took part in this year’s event, according to the report. This year, UMaine student organizers focused on having a fun celebration for local children. The event was carnival-themed with bounce houses and games, WABI reported. “It’s really mostly focused on celebrating for the kids, and the kids can go around and have fun on all of the activities while they’re here, and then keep fundraising throughout the night,” said Allyssa Torrey, a UMaine student and president of the UMaine Miracle Network Dance Marathon. “You get to know the families, and they come to the event, and they talk to you, and they tell their stories. That’s really important,” she said. Z107.3 also posted a video of highlights from the event.