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Wake ‘N Shake's 10th Anniversary, faculty & staff needed!

wakenshake.300x175Wake ‘N Shake, Wake Forest’s 12-hour dance marathon benefiting the Brian Piccolo Cancer Research Fund, brings the campus community together to support those affected by cancer. The tenth annual Wake ‘N Shake will be held on March 21 from noon-midnight in Reynolds Gym.

This year Wake ‘N Shake is bringing the cause back to its roots by celebrating its last decade of success, and more than 1,100 students have registered.

The event is open to the entire campus community — faculty, staff and students. It’s an occasion to fight a disease that has touched each of us in some way. Please consider the following options to join and make a difference in the fight against cancer:

  • Register to participate on March 21 (more details available here)
  • Support a student participant by donating to him/her
  • Donate to the cause in general though the regular donation portal
  • Download the App for updates on the day’s progression (more details available here)

If you have any questions about faculty and staff involvement at Wake ‘N Shake, please email wns@wfu.edu for information. Be sure to visit the Wake ‘N Shake website, like Wake ‘N Shake on Facebook and follow Wake ‘N Shake on Twitter and Instagram @wfuWakeNShake

2014 Wake 'N Shake

wakenshakeWake ‘N Shake, WFU’s 12-hour dance marathon benefiting the Brian Piccolo Cancer Research Fund, brings the campus community together to support those affected by cancer. The ninth annual Wake ‘N Shake will be held on March 22 from noon-midnight in Reynolds Gym.

This year’s theme is “Superheroes” and more than 1,075 students have registered.

The event is open to the entire campus community — faculty, staff and students. It’s an occasion to fight a disease that has touched each of us in some way. Please consider the following options to join and make a difference in the fight against cancer:

  • Register to participate on March 22 (more details available here)
  • Support a student participant by donating to him/her
  • Donate to the cause in general though the regular donation portal
  • Write a note of encouragement to a specific student participant, all of the student participants from your department, or the entire student body

If you have any questions about faculty and staff involvement at Wake ‘N Shake 2014, please email wns@wfu.edu for information

Visit the Wake ‘N Shake website. Like Wake ‘N Shake on Facebook. Follow Wake ‘N Shake on Twitter @wfuWakeNShake

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Faculty, staff invited to participate in Wake 'N Shake

Mike Ford at Wake 'N ShakeFaculty and staff are invited to participate in Wake ‘N Shake 2013. Wake ‘N Shake is a 12-hour dance marathon during which participants pledge to stay on their feet for 6 or 12 hours to raise money for the WFUBMC Comprehensive Cancer Center. The event will be held on March 23rd from noon-midnight in Reynolds Gym.

In past years, faculty and staff have not participated in the event; however, that will change this year. In true Wake Forest fashion, this year’s event will be open to the entire community.

A faculty/staff sign-up portal has been created which offers a unique opportunity to participate. Since engagements which may prevent you from staying at the event for an extended time period, registration is designed to fit your needs. Any length of participation is welcome, even if that is only stopping by for an hour. Please see the instructions below to register:

  • Go to www.wakenshake.com
  • Click “Sign Up” – faculty and staff version
  • Fill in your information & choose “faculty/staff team” from the drop-down box
  • Pay the registration fee ($20), which will cover your team shirt, food for the event and facility costs (allowing 100% of donations to go directly to the Comprehensive Cancer Center)

If you are unable to participate in the event, you can still show your support though alternative methods. Please consider the following options:

  • Support a student dancer with a donation
  • Donate to the cause though the regular donation portal

If you have any questions about faculty and staff involvement, email wns@wfu.edu for more information.

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