Thirty-four recipients announced for South High Marathon Dance

The South High Marathon Dance has announced the 34 recipients of this year’s fundraiser.

This year’s event will be held on Feb. 28 and March 1. Last year’s dance raised nearly $747,000 for 34 individuals and organizations.

The recipients are selected by a student committee.

Recipients include:

The families of:

  • Edward & Karen Ball
  • Cheyenne Bishop
  • Lenna Braunius
  • Carrie Duell
  • Doug Hall
  • Gideon Holton
  • Christopher Johnson
  • Charlene Lamb
  • Mike Leonard
  • Emmie Phelps
  • Mason Queary
  • Jamie Smith
  • Jasiah West

The following organizations will also receive funding:

  • Alzheimer’s Association of NENY
  • Food For Thought
  • Glens Falls Hospital Foundation
  • Goodness Strong Foundation
  • Joy US Foundation
  • Kelly’s Angels Inc
  • Moreau Community Center
  • Open Door Mission
  • Operation Adopt A Soldier
  • Operation At Ease Inc.
  • Rebuilding Together Saratoga County
  • Sleep In Heavenly Peace (Mechanicville chapter)
  • Southern Adirondack Independent Living
  • Steps for Stroke
  • Veterans & Community Housing Coalition
  • Veterans Miracle Center
  • WAIT House
  • Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park

Members of the community and business owners can also donate items to be auctioned during the dance. They are due no later than Feb. 14.

There are also a variety of fundraisers happening in the community. More information is available on their website.

The dance has raised more than $11 million since it began in 1978.

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