Stand Up to Cancer Club Hosts Pink Party Zumbathon

February 19, 2016 (Notre Dame, IN.)—The Saint Mary’s College Stand Up to Cancer Club will host its 4th annual Pink Party Zumbathon to raise money for cancer research. This year they will team up with the Kelly Cares Foundation. The event will take place on Saturday, February 27 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. in Angela Athletic Facility on campus. This event is open to the public. Admission is $5 for SMC/ND/HCC students and $15 for the public. Tickets can be purchased at the door the day of the event, or at the front desk of Angela Athletic Office from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. until Friday, February 26.

The Pink Party Zumbathon will feature dances taught by various Zumba instructors throughout the evening, including Kimmi Martin Troy ‘00. In addition to dancing, there will be different vendors and giveaways during the event and a limited number of free t-shirts. Wearing pink is encouraged and no prior Zumba experience is necessary.

“Participants can expect over two hours of Zumba Fitness fun led by 15 licensed Zumba instructors from all over the South Bend area. Currently we have representatives from Beyond Zen Pilates and Yoga Studio, the Michiana Family YMCA, DoTerra, Lululemon, and we are expecting more,” Troy said.

“We hope everyone will comes out to stand up and dance at the Zumbathon this year,’” said Claire Condon ‘17, executive committee member of the SMC Stand Up to Cancer Club.

Each year profits from the Zumbathon go to a non-profit organization supporting cancer research. “This year the Kelly Cares Foundation is fortunate enough to be the recipient,” said Becky Beckman, director of communications at the Kelly Cares Foundation, an organization that supports breast cancer research, among other causes.

About the Kelly Cares Foundation: The Kelly Cares Foundation is a local non-profit organization established by the Paqui and Brian Kelly family to support organizations, initiatives, and programs that closely align with the goals and values of the Kelly family in the three pillars of Health, Education, and Community. The Foundation is establishing itself as a “Playbook for Hope” in its local Indiana community and beyond as it seeks to provide direct and immediate assistance for as many people as possible. Since its founding in 2008, the Kelly Cares Foundation has donated nearly $3 million to support causes locally, nationally and globally. Organizations that have received contributions from the Kelly Cares Foundation include the Breast Cancer Research Foundation, Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center, Breezy Point Disaster Relief Fund, and the Notre Dame Hesburgh Library. For more information about the Kelly Cares Foundation visit www.kellycaresfoundation.org.

About Saint Mary's College: Saint Mary’s College, Notre Dame, Ind., is a Catholic,residential, women’s liberal arts college offering five bachelor’s degrees and more than 30 major areas of study, such as business, nursing, art, chemistry, and social work. Saint Mary’s College also offers two graduate degrees: a Master of Science and a Doctorate. All programs that fall under these degrees are co-educational and include a Master of Science in Data Science, a Master of Science in Speech Language Pathology, and a Doctorate of Nursing Practice. Founded in 1844 by the Sisters of the Holy Cross, Saint Mary’s College seeks, according to its mission statement, to educate students, develop their talents, and prepare them to make a difference in the world. Saint Mary’s College ranks among the top 100 Best National Liberal Arts Colleges for 2016 published by U.S. News & World Report. Follow Saint Mary's College on Twitter @saintmarys and @saintmarysnews.

Contact for News Media: Gwen O’Brien, director of media relations, Saint Mary’s College, gobrien@saintmarys.edu (574) 284-4579

~Press release written by Kate FitzMaurice ’17, media relations intern.