RUSHVILLE —
The Riley Dance Marathon is from 4 to 10:30 p.m. March 16, in the RCHS Memorial Gymnasium.
A line dance will be taught to the participants by Butler college students that evening.
Participators will rotate from line dancing to dodge ball or other activities such as black light Zumba.
Music is being provided by a DJ with video screen capabilities.
Community businesses have donated numerous gifts for the funniest dressed student, best dressed Mario Cart characters and other fun prizes!
Four local Riley families will be there to share their stories, keeping everyone motivated.
If you would like to be a part of this special event, any amount of contributions can be mailed to RCHS, 1201 Lions Path, Rushville, IN 46173 c/o Cheryl Miller; the website for online giving is https://www.firstgiving.com/SupportingRileyChildren/RHSDM.
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