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Kentucky Kernel

The Student News Site of University of Kentucky

Kentucky Kernel

DanceBlue chairs reveal that DanceBlue raised $1,650,857.26 during the 2023 DanceBlue Marathon on Sunday, March 26, 2023, at the Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Abbey Cutrer | Staff

UK DanceBlue raises over $1.6 million at annual dance marathon

Alexis Baker, Staff Reporter March 27, 2023

UK DanceBlue hosted its annual 24-hour, no sleeping or sitting dance marathon this weekend, which raised $1,650,857.26 for the DanceBlue Hematology & Oncology Clinic at the Kentucky Children’s Hospital.  Dancers...

Jacob Eads participate in a line dance during the 24 hour DanceBlue marathon at 2:02 a.m. on Sunday, March 1, 2020, at Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Jordan Prather | Staff

Thank you, DanceBlue.

Jacob Eads March 5, 2020

The hours after a DanceBlue marathon hit you hard.You can feel those 24 hours in your feet. In your calves. In your shoulders and back. It’s hard to get out of bed the next day. It’s even harder to...

Dance Blue chairs reveal that Dance Blue raised $2,000,190.20 during the 2020 Dance Blue Marathon on Sunday, March 1, 2020, at the Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

‘Love in its purest form’: UK DanceBlue raises $2 million in 15th year of fundraising

Natalie Parks March 1, 2020

When the numbers went up, the crowd went wild.At the close of its annual 24-hour dance marathon, DanceBlue members revealed that the organization raised $2,000,190.20 for the Kentucky Children’s Hospital...

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UK students take the plunge for Special Olympics Kentucky

Addison Lander October 25, 2019

People walking on the sidewalk near the corner of Hilltop Ave. and Woodland Ave. last Thursday were greeted with a crowd of people gathered around a flatbed trailer, cheering as students jumped from it...

Runners approach the finish line of DanceBlues annual 5k on Sunday, October 6, 2019 in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Natalie Parks | Staff

Annual DanceBlue 5K kicks off homecoming and year of fundraising

Natalie Parks October 6, 2019

Rain didn’t stop the runners or the good mood at DanceBlue’s annual 5K. Race participants walked, ran and cheered each other on through the mist and slick streets.The 5K, held at Kroger Field, kicked...

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SGA to host event to address food insecurity concerns of SSTOP Hunger

Sydney Momeyer February 21, 2019

UK students are seeking to SSTOP Hunger among undergraduates and graduates.On Thursday, March 21, from 4:00 to 5:30 in Memorial Hall, UK's Student Government Association will be hosting an event that addresses...

University of Kentucky students participate in the DanceBlue line dance on Sunday, February 18, 2018 at Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Ky. DanceBlue is a philanthropic event where students dance for 24 hours straight to raise awareness for pediatric cancer. Photo by Arden Barnes | Staff

‘Hectic’ and hopeful DanceBlue Blitz Week takes over campus

Jacob Eads February 5, 2019

They’re dancing for hope. They’re dancing for fun. They’re dancing to set an example. They’re dancing for family members and even complete strangers. They’re dancing for more birthdays. But above...

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Kernel launches Fund for Excellence to support student newspaper

Kernel Staff December 7, 2018

The Kentucky Kernel is not just a publication but an experience. Day in and day out, the students who work at the Kernel learn skills that prepare them for their future careers. Students who walk through...

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UK launches $2.1 billion fundraising campaign to fund scholarships, research, Coliseum renovations

Rick Childress September 14, 2018

UK officials announced Friday that the university is launching a $2.1 billion comprehensive fundraising campaign—the largest in the history of the state—in an effort to grow scholarship and research...

One sorority, three philanthropies, all for good causes

Matt Hasty April 13, 2018

Philanthropies are a way for fraternity and sorority members to have a chance to give back to people in need. They are meant to encourage a kind spirit and a feeling of doing something good for others.While...

PhiDE’s fashion show supports charity, celebrates inner beauty

Lauryn Haas April 12, 2018

Fashion shows conjure up images of models painted with makeup and draped in designer labels, but a UK medical fraternity has found a way to shift the focus of its fashion show philanthropy event to inner...

Sophomore Jade Dries along with a fellow UK student stop by the DanceBlue booth during DanceBlue Blitzs Week outside White Hall on Tuesday, September 26, 2017 in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Kaitlyn Gumm| Staff

DanceBlue Blitz Week counts down to fundraising deadlines

Kernel News Staff January 22, 2018

DanceBlue is ringing in the fundraising deadlines with Blitz Week, a week full of DanceBlue-related activities."Spring (Blitz Week) focuses solely on the FUNdraising deadlines (and yes, I did mean to put...

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