Saturday February 25th marks the day of Winona State University's third annual WarriorThon. WarriorThon is a six hour long Dance Marathon that has a sole purpose of raising money for Children's Miracle Network Hospitals. Each day these hospitals help thousands of children and their families with medical and financial needs. The money raised at each Dance Marathon goes directly to the hospital and helps with things as simple as a meal ticket that cost a few dollar, all the way up to a NICU Isolate that costs over $45,000. These hospitals, their abilities, and their staff are amazing. Every penny raised is worth it. If you are still not convinced to attend this years WarriorThon based on the fact that they do everything they can to help kids in the local community, let me further convince you with these twelve facts.

1. All of our heroes will be there

These five fantastic kids will be at our event each hour. We will get to meet them and their familes and hear about their experience with Children's Miracle Network Hospitals.

2. The theme rocks

This years theme is 'Hula For Our Heroes' we encourage everyone to come dressed up in their grass skirts and Hawaiian shirt.

3. It is a huge dance party

The entire point of the event is to dance and raise money for this cause. It is a huge dance party with our heroes games, food, and prizes spread through out the night.

4. We have a DJ

This years WarriorThon will be DJ-ed by none other than DJ Supafly. He is a DJ from Rochester, Minnesota that has worked with Mall of America, Target, Victoria Secrets and many other brands to host a fantastic music extravaganza. He is a great guy and I can not wait to hear what he can do at WarriorThon.

5. There will be free food

Everyone needs to eat if they are going to be on their feet for six hours. Do not worry about bringing a meal. We've got you covered.

6. You can get a Henna Tattoo

This year one of my close friends will be returning to do Henna Tattoos again. Instead of being there for just two hours, she will be there the entire time!

7. There is a cake walk

One of the games during the event is a cake walk. If you are the last in the circle you will win a delicious cupcake from Winona Bread & Bagel.

8. It is only 6 hours long

These six hours will fly by so fast you will want it to never end. The entire event is so much fun. You will want to come back again next year.

9. There is a raffle

Each year we have a raffle filled with pizza certificates, salon baskets, coffee gift cards and a bunch more of awesome prizes. Tickets are cheep and all of the money goes to the kids!

10. There is an ice cream eating contest

We not only have cake but we also have ice cream from Dairy Queen. Anyone can participate. If you win, you get a prize.

11. IT IS FOR THE KIDS!

All of the money raised goes to help the amazingly brave kids across America that receive treatment at Children's Miracle Network Hospitals. The local hospital near us that has this is Gundersen Health Systems.

If these many reasons have not convinced you yet, come by on February 25th and let the movement inspire you itself.