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Reading's Jessica Geiger Dances To Beat Cancer

University of Delaware student joins in fifth-largest dance marathon in nation.

Jessica Geiger of Reading joined the fight against childhood cancer as a Dancer with UDance at the University of Delaware.

UDance is the university's largest student-run philanthropy benefiting the Wilmington, Delaware based Andrew McDonough B+ Foundation. In March, the organization celebrated a year's worth of fundraising during its 11th annual twelve-hour dance marathon. UDance is the fifth largest college dance marathon in the nation with over 2,000 student participants.

Throughout the academic year, students raised a total of more than $1.8 million. Funds provide financial assistance to families of children battling pediatric cancer and also fund cutting edge, life-saving research studies.

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To learn more about UDance or make a donation, visit: www.UDanceDelaware.org.

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