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Small steps, big impact: DanceBlue Mini Marathons unite schools across Kentucky

DanceBlue Mini Marathons, commonly known as “Minis,” are school-led fundraising events that bring the mission of DanceBlue to elementary, middle and high schools across the Commonwealth. Modeled after the University of Kentucky’s 24-hour DanceBlue marathon, these events combine games, dancing and fundraising to support the DanceBlue Hematology/Oncology Clinic at Golisano Children’s at UK.

Sharing love to the world, one letter at a time

University of Kentucky alum Rosie Paulik and her father, retired professor Buz Ecker, co-founded the Dad Letter Project to connect people with handwritten letters from "volunteer dads" offering encouragement, empathy and love.

Pediatric patients, UK women’s basketball team up for colorful collaboration

If you happened to catch the game last Saturday, in which the UK women’s basketball team took on the Georgia Bulldogs, you might have noticed the UK coaching staff sporting some particularly vibrant shoes. Those shoes can’t be purchased in any store. Those colorful, custom couture kicks were hand-painted by the world’s top artists — the patients at the DanceBlue Golisano Children's at UK Hematology/Oncology Clinic.

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Big Blue Nation Orientation

Big Blue Nation Orientation is a student’s official welcome to the UK family. At BBNO, students participate in academic advising and register for their first-semester classes. Additionally, students get familiar with campus, learn about campus resources and support programs and meet lots of other new Wildcats.

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