Hello again everyone - it is that time of year - Dance Marathon!

For the fourth year, I will be participating in the University of Wisconsin's Dance Marathon to support the American Family Children's Hospital. As a former pediatric care patient myself, innovations for children's healthcare and a high level of specialized service for kids are causes near and dear to my heart.

That's why I initially became involved in Dance Marathon as a freshman, and why I continued to become involved throughout my time as a Badger. After serving as the Public Relations Chair, the Treasurer and now as one of two Executive Directors, I continue to support the event and AFCH in my day-to-day life.

I invite you to join me and support not only AFCH, but the advancement of children's healthcare - this is not just for the kids in Madison, but part of a much bigger cause - it's for every kid who needs a cast, surgery or chemotherapy - that they have the resources and support available, just as I did 20 years ago, to have a fulfilling, successful life!

Any amount helps, and I appreciate your support of this cause that has truly grown to define my Wisconsin Experience.

THANK YOU! I've had such an amazing response to my donation requests this year. I have also received $1230 in offline donations (checks) for a total so far of $2,060 and would like to thank all of the following people for their support and words of encouragement:

Lori Grade

Caitlin Zanoni

Danielle Fischer

Beth Lunow

Mark Wenzel

Jen Holmer

Stan & Cindy Jaskolski

Dave Pellett

Helen Boomsma

Kyle Preston

Julie Cole

Autumn Powell

Grandma Sophie

Dzia Dzia

Laura Abing

Donna & P.J. Smith

Julia Hall

Kim Noonan

Karyn German

Danielle Orchard

Amy Leverson

Nana

Scott Baranonwski

Virginia Wagner

Martha Moore

Cathy Steinhafel

Lori Stafford

Mom and Dad

Linda Lanke

Tim Byers

I'm blessed to have you all in my life and excited to see the good done through this event.

Much love,

Emily