Position
Communications/Marketing Chair
Current City
Bristol, CT
Previous HuskyTHON Involvement
Dancer Representative, Dancer, Morale Captain, Alum
— My involvement with HuskyTHON actually started when I read the Daily Digest as a Freshmen and learned that groups around campus come together once every year for an annual 18 hour dance marathon to raise money for Connecticut Children’s Medical Center. I knew very little about what HuskyTHON was but another girl on my floor and I signed up to be Co-Dancer Representatives and start a team for Shippee. The rest is history.
After experiencing my first HuskyTHON and seeing that miracles truly are possible when UConn huskies come together for something bigger than themselves, I knew I wanted to be more involved. I have been involved with HuskyTHON ever since as a dancer, morale captain for Alpha Epsilon Phi, and alum.
Favorite HuskyTHON Memory
Oh man, choosing a favorite HuskyTHON memory is hard.
I remember walking through the tunnel of Morale captains cheering everyone on for the first time alongside Shippee’s miracle child to the sounds of the UConn Marching Band as hands were thrown out for high fives. I remember getting to watch AEPhi’s miracle child Grace perform dance routines on stage with standing ovations. I remember the enthusiasm that went into the “Harlem Shake” when HuskyTHON showed the trend how it’s really done – For the Kids style. I remember selling some of my photography that was hung in the local Starbucks to benefit HuskyTHON. I remember watching as it was announced that Taylor Swift donated $1,989 to HuskyTHON and everyone erupted in excitement. I remember listening to and being inspired by the miracle children’s stories. I remember watching the faces of children and their families lit up. I remember the humbling moment when the kids come back in the morning and they cut off everyone’s hospital bracelets and the official reveal as we all get emotional and realize just how much of a difference HuskyTHON makes. Seeing the student body, alumni, faculty, staff, families, and supporters come together to make a difference and support Connecticut Children’s Medical Center and miracles through all of these memories is what makes HuskyTHON unlike anything else.
How has your participation in HuskyTHON influenced you?
Participating in HuskyTHON is something I would recommend every UConn student (or alum) do once in some capacity. It’s really indescribable to be under the same roof with so many individuals coming together to show their support for Connecticut Children’s Medical Center, miracles, and most importantly, the kids. Participating in HuskyTHON has shown me the beauty of working with others to support a cause. It doesn’t matter where you come from, your major, or your background, all that matters is that we are unified to help make a difference in the children and their families lives.
HuskyTHON isn’t just an 18 hour dance marathon. It’s a movement towards a day where all children can be cured from their illnesses and live their dreams.
