Dance for Diabetes

RFUMS is hosting a not-for-profit fundraising event to raise money for the American Diabetes Association (ADA) of Northern Illinois and to contribute to the fight against diabetes through awareness, education and research. We are seeking to fulfill the ADA’s mission: to prevent and cure diabetes and to improve the lives of all people affected by diabetes. Diabetes is a leading cause of foot disorders and amputations in the United States. As future medical professionals, RFUMS students will see first hand the devastating effects of this disease. In the past, Dance for Diabetes has been a huge success to raise funds for the American Diabetes Association. This year our goal is to raise $20,000!

List/Description of Annual Events or Activities

  • Every year there is a school-wide dance held in Chicago, IL in which students, faculty, and community members are welcome to come. The dance includes a silent auction, three course dinner, live dance auction and dancing. All proceeds of the event go to the American Diabetes Association.
  • Every year there are fundraising events leading up to the big dance which include t-shirt sales, whitecoat pin sales, a Mr. and Mrs. RFUMS contest, a chili cook-off/Bake-off and Money Wars, as well as many other fundraisers.
 Dance for Diabetes Officers

  • Event Coordinator – Jeeten Singha
  • Day Of Planning – Lara Zacca and Maire Prybyl
  • Fundraising Co-Chair – Mark Bivins
  • Fundraising Co-Chair – Margot Waldman
  • Tickets and Advertising Chair – Ben Saviet
  • Silent Auction Chair – Brianna David
  • Mr. and Mrs. RFUMS Chair – Michelle Leonard

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Organization’s Email: D4D@rfums.org