Joel Hermann from Fontbonne University Recognized as 2024 Campus Advisor of the Year

Miracle Network Dance Marathon recognized top performing Dance Marathon programs at Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals’ Ignite: Peer-to-Peer Leadership Conference held in Kansas City, MO from July 18-21.  

Congratulations to Joel Hermann for being recognized as this year’s Campus Advisor of the Year! Joel has served as the Campus Advisor for GriffinTHON at Fontbonne University since the program’s founding in 2017.  

Joel is known throughout the campus community as a proud supporter of the program, consistently advocating for and showcasing his students’ talents and tremendous efforts. With his guidance the program consistently takes advantage of Miracle Network Dance Marathon best practices and resources – participating in Child Health Day annually and placing in the top five spots for per capita fundraising in 2023.  

He is an active participant in the organization’s events and meetings, consistently bringing enthusiasm and encouragement. Since his first year of involvement, he has continuously invested in the learning and development of his student leaders by creating an educational foundation through team retreats and facilitating reflections and evaluations throughout the year.  

Additionally, throughout his tenure as the program’s campus advisor, Joel has grown the attendance of administrators at Dance Marathon events as he knows how important it is for them to show their support as it unites the community.  

Congratulations, Joel and thank you for your guidance of GriffinTHON at Fontbonne University!  

Miracle Network Dance Marathon is a national movement, involving over 400 colleges, universities and K-12 schools across the United States that fundraise for their local member hospital of Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals. Students involved in a campus’s dance marathon organization spend a year gaining leadership, teamwork, and nonprofit business experience while raising funds and awareness for their local Children’s Miracle Network Hospital. The year culminates with a final dance marathon event on each campus, where students get to meet patient families treated at their local hospital, participate in games and dancing, enjoy entertainment, and reveal their annual fundraising total. Miracle Network Dance Marathon programs have collectively raised more than $350 million since 1991.