DAVIESS COUNTY, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) – Friday, students at North Daviess High School hosted their first dance marathon with proceeds benefiting Riley Children’s Health.
At just eight months old, North Daviess student Ayden Wagler was diagnosed with the rare condition neurofibromatosis.
It’s a condition that impacted her right leg.
“Amputation was thrown out there at our first visits but we thought, of course, no her leg will heal,” said Angie Wagler, Ayden’s mother.
That condition did not heal and at three years old the Wagler family decided to move forward with Ayden’s amputation.
Since her diagnosis, Ayden has received services at Riley Children’s Health.
“She’s only had surgery there a couple times and only one of them she had to spend the night so they’ve been great,” Wagler said.
Friday, students at North Daviess High School danced the night away during a four hour dance marathon.
Their goal was to raise money for a health provider that has not only helped children like Ayden, but many others.
“We’ve had a lot of people in the community that are impacted by Riley so this a good way for the students to give back,” said Lauren Bullock, North Daviess teacher.
While learning choreographed dances and staying mostly on your feet for hours can be difficult, those who participated in this marathon say it’s easy when they know the cause behind it.
“Knowing that the dancing is going towards Riley and the money that goes towards Riley is really cool and a great experience for the North Daviess community, that’s for sure,” said Hayden Parisien, senior at North Daviess.
Bullock says students hope the event raises around $3,000 dollars.
