Ohio State students to take part in 14-hour BuckeyeThon

Approximately 200 students are expected to take part in BuckeyeThon, a 14-hour dance marathon that benefits the Behavioral Health Services department of Children’s Hospital in Columbus.

BuckeyeThon, called “Party With a Purpose,” begins at 11 a.m. Saturday (2/1) in the Ohio Union Ballrooms, 1739 N. High St. The marathon is expected to end at 1 a.m. Sunday (2/2). The best visual opportunity for media is from 9 to 11 p.m.

Last year, approximately 100 student dancers helped raise more than $32,000 for Children’s Hospital.

For more information, see

http://www.ohiounion.com/buckeyethon.

WHAT: Approximately 200 students are expected to take part in BuckeyeThon, a 14-hour charitable dance marathon.

WHEN:From 11 a.m. Saturday (2/1) to 1 a.m. Sunday (2/2).
Best visual opportunity – 9 to 11 p.m.

WHERE:Ohio Union Ballrooms, 1739 N. High St.

WHY:To benefit the Behavioral Health Services department of Children’s Hospital in Columbus.