Students dance during hour six of the 12-hour dance marathon “Terp Thon” at the Reckord Armory in College Park, Md. on Saturday March 12, 2022. (Taylor McLaughlin/For The Diamondback)
By Taylor McLaughlin
For The Diamondback
The weather on Saturday called for snow, but that did not stop University of Maryland students from coming together for the annual Terp Thon dance marathon at Reckord Armory.
Terp Thon, a student-run organization, hosts an annual 12 hour dance marathon to raise money for children and families of the Children’s National Hospital in Washington, D.C. This year, Terp Thon raised over $274,000 for the Children’s National Hospital, and over $5.7 million over the past 12 years.
A Children’s National Hospital balloon decoration at Terp Thon’s annual 12-hour dance marathon at the Reckord Armory in College Park, Md. on Saturday March 12, 2022. (Taylor McLaughlin/For The Diamondback)Terp Thon’s donation wall at their event at the Reckord Armory in College Park, Md. on Saturday March 12, 2022. (Taylor McLaughlin/For The Diamondback)University of Maryland students dance at Terp Thon at the Reckord Armory in College Park, Md. on Saturday March 12, 2022. (Taylor McLaughlin/For The Diamondback)T-shirts worn by students at Terp Thon at the Reckord Armory in College Park, Md. on Saturday March 12, 2022. (Taylor McLaughlin/For The Diamondback)University of Maryland student, Matthew Kiras, plays games during Terp Thon at the Reckord Armory in College Park, Md. on Saturday March 12, 2022. (Taylor McLaughlin/For The Diamondback)
Matthew Kiras, a sophomore at the University of Maryland, enjoys playing games with his friends at Terp Thon.
“I’m here to support the kids and the university in a fun way,” said Kiras. “The dances are amazing to watch. It’s very cool to see all of the support and I think it is highly inspiring for many people across the nation.”
University of Maryland student, Daniel Tisser, plays games with his friends at the Reckord Armory in College Park, Md. on Saturday March 12, 2022. (Taylor McLaughlin/For The Diamondback)
University of Maryland President Darryll Pines attended the event as well.
“This is all about Terps helping Terps. I’m really proud of you guys,” said Pines.
University of Maryland President Darryll Pines speaking to the students at Terp Thon at the Reckord Armory in College Park, Md. on Saturday March 12, 2022. (Taylor McLaughlin/For The Diamondback)
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University of Maryland Students, Maria Bottino and Chloe Marlette, write letters to patients at Children’s National Hospital. (Taylor McLaughlin/For The Diamondback)Terp Thon’s executive board leads the students in the “Morale Dance”. (Taylor McLaughlin/For The Diamondback)The “DM BOIZ” perform during Terp Thon. (Taylor McLaughlin/For The Diamondback)The Terp Thon executive board reveals the fundraising total. (Taylor McLaughlin/For The Diamondback)
