Pancakes for patients

The wonderful smell of warm flapjacks filled the Apollo Room in the Wright State Student Union as Wright State University promoted Raiderthon during the first-ever Pancakes for Patients fundraiser on Feb. 19.

The fundraiser was organized by Wright State Miracle Makers, a division of The Children’s Miracle Network, which supports local children’s hospitals.

Organizers successfully attracted students, faculty and staff to the event with the chance to catch pancakes tossed by Chris Cakes of Ohio, a catering company known for flipping pancakes onto your plate while stand several yards away.

In return for the free meal, Wright State Miracle Makers encouraged students to donate to and register for Raiderthon, a 12-hour dance marathon scheduled for March 29. Since 2013, Raiderthon has raised more than $500,000 for Dayton Children’s Hospital.

“I think Raiderthon is the best event ever,” said organizer Ashley Greene, a senior majoring in organizational leadership. “It combines fun and making a real impact in the community.”

The event successfully registered 13 participants for Raiderthon and raised $1,225 for Dayton Children’s Hospital.

Learn how to register or donate at raiderthon.org.