Students At USD Attempt To Break Thriller World Record - Maximum Jackson

**Marni** · #1 6th April 2008, 08:02 AM

http://www.ktiv.com/News/index.php?ID=24191

Students At USD Attempt To Break World Record

While some students were putting their brains to work on Saturday, others on the U-S-D campus practiced some fancy footwork for a good cause, Children's Miracle Network.

This isn't your average fundraiser, a world record is also on the line, and students are having quite the "thriller" trying to beat it.

Start off with some attitude, add a bit of sass, and a whole lot of fun, but these students are pro's and make it seem easier than it is.

Larry kliphel says, "It's hard because it's a Michael Jackson dance so it's not exactly the easiest thing ever."

Alison Eggee says, "It's very unique."

As part of their 24-hour dance marathon over 100 students are attempting to break the Guinness Book of World Records for the most people to dance together to the song Thriller. The current record is 78.

Larry Kliphel says, "We take a lot of pride in our marathon and that's something we really wanted."

Perhaps the best part of the marathon though is helping kids and raising money for Children's Miracle Network.

Alison Eggee says, "We recruit dancers from school throughout the year and ask them to raise $100 a piece."

Larry Kliphel says, "And then that money is delivered out as they need it for food, gas lodging."

So why not have a "thrill" while helping out? These students are.

Larry Kliphel says, "And we just keep people pumped up and incorporate all that into one so it's pretty cool."

So while they may not be simple moves for some, they're making a difference for others.
Last year, Dance Marathon raised more than $38,000 for CMN.

In case you were wondering the U-S-D dancers are on track to hold the record for most people dancing to Thriller. It was previously set by Northwestern University in Evanston Illinois.

arielaguire · #2 6th April 2008, 08:12 AM

WOW THIS IS SO GREAT!!!!!!!!

I'm sure Michael will be THRILLED if he hears about this, that his music/influence is being used for such a great cause.

(sorry for the pun, I know that was BAD...oh, waitaminit

...:-p )

mjismylove · #3 6th April 2008, 09:18 PM

Aww, that's fantastic

I hope they beat it!

jam. Here comes the man · #4 7th April 2008, 01:59 PM

Yeah! It seems like they want to beat the record really bad. I am not sure if they will, MJ is pretty much invincible.

Ha ha . Pun for my first post

Dovey · #5 7th April 2008, 10:09 PM

Aww that is so great!!!! I love when people can do something so wonderful like that and tie in something of Michael. That is wonderful. Thanks for posting that Marni!!!