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Groovin’ for a cause: App State’s annual Dance Marathon raises nearly $50K
Mar 19, 2020

The beat went on — and on — at Appalachian State University on Saturday as over 300 students cut loose for 15 hours at the university’s annual D...

Spooky Duke Finishers

Spooky Duke 2019: Thank You Participants and Sponsors
Nov 6, 2019

On a cloudy and relatively mild Saturday late in October, costumed creatures gathered on the campus of Appalachian State University for the 9th annual...

A participant in the 2018 Dance Marathon at Appalachian incorporates hula-hooping into her dancing. Photo by Chase Reynolds

Appalachian’s 2018 Dance Marathon raises over $42K for local nonprofits
Mar 7, 2018

More than 200 faculty, staff and students found their groove on the dance floor of Appalachian State University’s Legends Saturday, Feb. 24, during ...

Spooky Duke Race Results 2017
Oct 28, 2017

Thank you all so much for participating in our Spooky Duke Race 2017!The Race results have been posted. Please click here to see!If you have any photo...

Caleb

Caleb: Run the Spooky Duke for Me
Oct 11, 2017

Stanley Gordon West says. "Smile and the world smiles with you!" I am Caleb and I have cerebral palsy with spastic quadriplegia and a sense of humor t...

Ann

Ann: Run the Spooky Duke for Me
Oct 11, 2017

“Laugh and the world laughs with you”My name is Ann and I have cerebal palsy with spastic quadriplegia, I also have a contagious laugh that will h...

Luke

Luke: Run the Spooky Duke for Me
Oct 11, 2017

Luke is our sweet, fun, and loving 3-year-old son who enjoys being in the company of others, especially his family and familiar friends. Luke loves re...

Joshua

Joshua: Run the Spooky Duke for Me
Oct 11, 2017

“Life is beautiful; enjoy the journey”My name is Joshua and I am 25. I was born prematurely and I was airlifted to Brenner’s hospital at 3 month...

Erin

Erin: Run the Spooky Duke for Me
Oct 11, 2017

“Why fit in when you were born to stand out!”Hi!  My name is Erin Lang and, though I can’t stand on my own, I LOVE to stand out.  I am...

David

David: Run the Spooky Duke for Me
Oct 11, 2017

"Never give up"My name is David and I am 31. I have cerebral palsy, I’m nonverbal, I have tetralogy of fallot (heart defect) and I have had 2 major ...