SOUTH GLENS FALLS, NY - Community members have until December 1, 2024, to submit their applications for consideration to be a recipient for the 2025 SHMD. In mid-December, the section committee will begin the process of selecting the recipients for the 48th Annual South High Marathon Dance, scheduled for February 28 and March 1, 2025.
The prestigious event comes off a banner year, having raised $746,887.25 for 34 beneficiaries in 2024, pushing its 47-year total beyond $11.2 million in charitable giving to 675 recipients. Applications submitted after the December deadline will automatically roll over for consideration in 2026.
To nominate an individual or organization to be considered as a recipient, please visit https://shmd.org/recipients/application.
Fundraising in the name of South High Marathon Dance
The significant number of fundraisers and events which take place throughout the community prior to the weekend of the Marathon Dance have contributed greatly to the success of the event. If you would like to conduct a fundraiser or event, or to verify the legitimacy of one which is scheduled, please contact our Events Committee at Events@SHMD.org. All fundraising activities or events, the use of the South High Marathon Dance (SHMD) name, icons, images and logos are subject to approval of the Corporation. Any event or fundraiser raising money for a specific student’s fundraising goal MUST also receive approval, (the student must submit a request for approval to Ms. Mann (mannm@sgfcsd.org) in the high school, the form can be found at www.shmd.org under the Dancers tab) and clearly state on all flyers and advertisements that the proceeds of said activity will be attributed to that student’s total; this includes money jars at businesses.
Donation of Goods or Services
This year, all donations must be received no later than Friday, February 14. Donations received after that date will be inventoried for the 2026 Marathon Dance. No donations for auctions or prizes will be accepted at the Dance. Many businesses, individuals, and organizations donate goods or services to the dance to be used as auction items, rewards for dancers, or to provide food for dancers, recipients, or the concession stand. If you are interested in donating a good or service, please contact us at Donations@SHMD.org. Please provide to us the information about the goods or services you would like to donate as soon as possible so that we may plan accordingly. The Marathon Dance will use your donation as it deems most appropriate. If you are approached by someone representing the South High Marathon Dance, but unsure of their legitimacy, please reach out to us to verify their identity.
We appreciate your continued support of the South High Marathon Dance. Please be sure to visit the Marathon Dance’s website at www.shmd.org, follow us on Facebook www.facebook.com/SHMDInc, or Twitter @shmdnow for additional information as we approach the 2025 Marathon Dance!
For more information about the South High Marathon Dance or to verify SHMD representatives, community members can visit SHMD.org or follow their social media presence on Facebook and Twitter.
The tax-deductible status of all donations reinforces the event's commitment to transparent and accountable charitable giving, as recognized by the IRS.