The 24-hour dance marathon benefits pediatric AIDS, with half of the money raised going towards research with the Glaser Foundation, which according to their website, specializes in eradicating pediatric AIDS and providing treatment for those affected by pediatric AIDS.
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Mustang Marathon has become a tradition for many student organizations and fraternities and sororities since Jim Barber, the Inter-Fraternity Council Advisor, started it four years ago.
Alexander says the first year’s event was rather small and quickly put together, but still raised $40,000. Since then, the Marathon has raised at a minimum $40,000, but the second year was the most profitable thus far. This year’s goal is to raise $80,000.
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In the past, Mustang Marathon was more of a personal individual event, but this year the Steering Committee decided to create “Dancer Families.” Dancer Families are groups of ten people, mostly from organizations and residence halls.
Dale Vaughn, a junior Corporate Communications and Public Affairs major, is heading up Sigma Phi Epsilon’s team. “Although the individuality of Mustang Marathon is what is alluring, having the families is more comforting,” he said.
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