Knight-Thon, the University of Central Florida’s Dance Marathon and largest student-run philanthropy, announced its fundraising goals for this year.
The philanthropy raises money to benefit the Greater Orlando Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals. On April 5, over 1000 knights will stand 20 hours to fundraise and spread awareness “For The Kids” or “FTK.”
Last year, Knight-Thon’s goal was $170,000. On April 13, it was announced that a total of $258,554.17 had been raised — more than doubling the previous year’s total of $118,972.27.
This year, Knight-Thon participants will aim to raise $365,000 for local children’s hospitals.
All funds raised by Knight-Thon directly benefit Shands Hospital for Children, Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children, and the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit of Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women and Babies.
After this year’s event, Knight-Thon will have raised over $1,000,000 cumulatively for Greater Orlando Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals.
