The University of Kentucky DanceBlue fundraiser broke a record, raising $2.4 million during its 24-hour dance marathon at Rupp Arena.The funds raised will benefit the DanceBlue Hematology and Oncology Clinic at Golisano Children s Hospital at UK."Standing for all of these patients and their families, its just a true testament to hope and joy and lasting hope and joy," Natalie Northcutt said.Northcutt, the UK DanceBlue public relations coordinator, said the 24-hour event is an experience participants will never forget."After attending my first marathon my life was tremendously changed, and so I knew it was something that I wanted to be involved with long term. So I applied to be on committee and now Im here and its just changed my life in more ways than I could ever imagine," Northcutt said.Dancers like Mia Caudill were on their feet from Saturday until Sunday night."I mean its hard but its so rewarding to see not just that youre making an impact but who youre making an impact on. And why its so important," Caudill said."Theyre so inspiring. And not just that theyre so strong. Theyre so full of joy and light," Caudill said.Participants look forward to returning to the marathon year after year.The full amount raised was $2,463,650.24. ...read more read less