UGA Miracle Events
If your organization is interested in hosting an event this upcoming year or would like your event publicized through our website, please contact our Special Events Director, Anna Lynn Carroll, at annalynn.carroll@gmail.com
Kickoff 2012!
When: Wednesday, August 22nd at 8 PM
Where: Bad Manor: 346 East Broad St, Downtown Athens
Join us at Bad Manor in downtown Athens to learn what UGA Miracle is about! Come see highlights from last year's Dance Marathon, watch an incredible performance by the dance group Decoy, eat delicious food, pick up a committee application, and learn about all of the ways you can get involved with UGA Miracle this year!
Speakers will include the UGA Athletic Department's very own John Bateman and some of our very own UGA Miracle families.
You don't want to miss this. Hope to see you there!
Where: Bad Manor: 346 East Broad St, Downtown Athens
Join us at Bad Manor in downtown Athens to learn what UGA Miracle is about! Come see highlights from last year's Dance Marathon, watch an incredible performance by the dance group Decoy, eat delicious food, pick up a committee application, and learn about all of the ways you can get involved with UGA Miracle this year!
Speakers will include the UGA Athletic Department's very own John Bateman and some of our very own UGA Miracle families.
You don't want to miss this. Hope to see you there!
Athens Family Day
When: Saturday, August 25th from 1:30-3:30 PM
Where: Bear Hollow Zoo, 293 Gran Ellen Drive, Athens
Come join our organization and several of our Miracle families as we celebrate the start of a new Miracle year at Bear Hollow Zoo. Lunch will be served at 1:30, followed by a tour of the zoo for our Miracle kids and participants. Admission is free, so simply come out and have a great time with our organization!
Where: Bear Hollow Zoo, 293 Gran Ellen Drive, Athens
Come join our organization and several of our Miracle families as we celebrate the start of a new Miracle year at Bear Hollow Zoo. Lunch will be served at 1:30, followed by a tour of the zoo for our Miracle kids and participants. Admission is free, so simply come out and have a great time with our organization!
Ben Rector benefit Concert
When: Wednesday, September 5th, doors open at 8 PM
Where: Georgia Theatre, 215 North Lumpkin St., Downtown Athens
Rector is a 24-year old nobody. He's never been on a label, he's never spent a dime on promotion, he's never been on national television, and he's literally topping the iTunes charts. There's no catch; just listen to the music. With a rich voice and skillfully crafted songs that both befall his age, it's no wonder he's no longer a secret. In a world where everything is only a click away, the opportunity for a uniquely talented artist to take off is unprecedented. And so is the success of this up and coming Singer-Songwriter from Nashville, Tennessee.
Rector released "Into The Morning" in February of 2010, and it quickly climbed to #5 and #10 on the iTunes Pop and Overall charts. In a year and a half, the record went on to sell 15,000 albums, and over 60,000 singles independently, due solely to word of mouth and consistent touring. Rector is no stranger to the road; he has toured incessantly the last four years, rapidly growing a legion of fans and selling out most dates on his previous two headline tours. This rapid growth culminated in the release of "Something Like This" on September 13, 2011. The record was the #1 Singer Songwriter album 5 minutes after its official release, it climbed above Lil' Wayne's "Tha Carter IV" to the #4 spot on iTunes overall album charts, bested only by Lady Antebellum's same-day release, Coldplay, and Adele.
Come enjoy a fall night at The Georgia Theatre all For The Kids! Proceeds from this concert go straight to the Rehabilitation Unit at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta.
Tickets are $20 and can be purchased online at www.georgiatheatre.com or at the Ticket Box Office
Check out Ben's cover of "I Wanna Dance with Somebody" here!
Where: Georgia Theatre, 215 North Lumpkin St., Downtown Athens
Rector is a 24-year old nobody. He's never been on a label, he's never spent a dime on promotion, he's never been on national television, and he's literally topping the iTunes charts. There's no catch; just listen to the music. With a rich voice and skillfully crafted songs that both befall his age, it's no wonder he's no longer a secret. In a world where everything is only a click away, the opportunity for a uniquely talented artist to take off is unprecedented. And so is the success of this up and coming Singer-Songwriter from Nashville, Tennessee.
Rector released "Into The Morning" in February of 2010, and it quickly climbed to #5 and #10 on the iTunes Pop and Overall charts. In a year and a half, the record went on to sell 15,000 albums, and over 60,000 singles independently, due solely to word of mouth and consistent touring. Rector is no stranger to the road; he has toured incessantly the last four years, rapidly growing a legion of fans and selling out most dates on his previous two headline tours. This rapid growth culminated in the release of "Something Like This" on September 13, 2011. The record was the #1 Singer Songwriter album 5 minutes after its official release, it climbed above Lil' Wayne's "Tha Carter IV" to the #4 spot on iTunes overall album charts, bested only by Lady Antebellum's same-day release, Coldplay, and Adele.
Come enjoy a fall night at The Georgia Theatre all For The Kids! Proceeds from this concert go straight to the Rehabilitation Unit at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta.
Tickets are $20 and can be purchased online at www.georgiatheatre.com or at the Ticket Box Office
Check out Ben's cover of "I Wanna Dance with Somebody" here!
Shotgun Showdown
When: Sunday, October 14th
Where: Etowah Valley Sporting Clays, 619 Sporting Hill Drive, Dawsonville, GA
Entering its 2nd year, Shotgun Showdown invites teams of 4 to compete in a competition to shoot sporting clays in a 14-station shooting course. Check out shotgunshowdown.eventbrite.com to register today!
Where: Etowah Valley Sporting Clays, 619 Sporting Hill Drive, Dawsonville, GA
Entering its 2nd year, Shotgun Showdown invites teams of 4 to compete in a competition to shoot sporting clays in a 14-station shooting course. Check out shotgunshowdown.eventbrite.com to register today!
Gamma Phi Beta's Chili Cookoff
When: Sunday, October 14, 2012 from 5:30 to 7:30
Where: Gamma Phi Beta front lawn, 397 S. Milledge Ave.
Join us for our 19th Annual Chili Cook-off to support UGA Miracle and other amazing charities. Tickets are $5 and can be purchased at the door or from any Gamma Phi! Listen to our live band while you walk around and taste all of the delicious kinds of chili home-made by this year’s teams. Vote on your favorite one so they can win the People’s Choice Award. Judges (like UGAMiracle exec members and UGA Athletic Department’s very own John Bateman) will be awarding 1st, 2nd and 3rd place along with Most Creative Table Décor. Helping our philanthropies feels as good as the chili tastes! Email racheln@uga.edu for more information. Hope to see you there!
Where: Gamma Phi Beta front lawn, 397 S. Milledge Ave.
Join us for our 19th Annual Chili Cook-off to support UGA Miracle and other amazing charities. Tickets are $5 and can be purchased at the door or from any Gamma Phi! Listen to our live band while you walk around and taste all of the delicious kinds of chili home-made by this year’s teams. Vote on your favorite one so they can win the People’s Choice Award. Judges (like UGAMiracle exec members and UGA Athletic Department’s very own John Bateman) will be awarding 1st, 2nd and 3rd place along with Most Creative Table Décor. Helping our philanthropies feels as good as the chili tastes! Email racheln@uga.edu for more information. Hope to see you there!
UGA Miracle Auction
When: Tuesday, October 16th at 8 PM
Where: Magnolia's, 312 East Broad St., Downtown Athens
Come to Magnolia's to watch your favorite athletes, famous UGA-ians, campus legends and friends present items which we will raise money to buy for the hospital! If your organization is interested in representation during this event, please contact our Special Events Director, Anna Lynn Carroll
Where: Magnolia's, 312 East Broad St., Downtown Athens
Come to Magnolia's to watch your favorite athletes, famous UGA-ians, campus legends and friends present items which we will raise money to buy for the hospital! If your organization is interested in representation during this event, please contact our Special Events Director, Anna Lynn Carroll
UGA Miracle's inaugural open mic night
When: Sunday, October 21 from 6-9 pm
Where: Creswell Hall outside patio: Creswell 415 Baxter St. Athens, GA 30605
Are you a talented, up-and-coming musician? Glorified shower screecher? Or even a side-splitting comedian waiting for the opportunity to showcase your talents? Well, here is your time to shine! Join us for out first annual UGA Miracle Open Mic Night! You will be enticed by the aroma of freshly baked goods, hot pizza, lights, unforgettable performances, and even more unforgettable people as we join together to raise money (and our voices) For The Kids. It's $10 per performance and a 10 minute time slot for each performance. All proceeds go directly to Children's Healthcare of Atlanta! Sign ups will begin Wednesday, October 10 and in order to get your name on the line-up you must come to the Greek Life Office (Tate 153) and sign up outside the Miracle office. But that's not it! The top two performances (voted on by your peers) will perform at the 24 hour Dance Marathon which will take place from 10am February 23 to 10 am February 24! Come one and come all as we rock out FTK! For more information contact your Entertainment Chair, Ryan Sanders, at ryan.craig.sanders@gmail.com. Hope to see everyone there!
Where: Creswell Hall outside patio: Creswell 415 Baxter St. Athens, GA 30605
Are you a talented, up-and-coming musician? Glorified shower screecher? Or even a side-splitting comedian waiting for the opportunity to showcase your talents? Well, here is your time to shine! Join us for out first annual UGA Miracle Open Mic Night! You will be enticed by the aroma of freshly baked goods, hot pizza, lights, unforgettable performances, and even more unforgettable people as we join together to raise money (and our voices) For The Kids. It's $10 per performance and a 10 minute time slot for each performance. All proceeds go directly to Children's Healthcare of Atlanta! Sign ups will begin Wednesday, October 10 and in order to get your name on the line-up you must come to the Greek Life Office (Tate 153) and sign up outside the Miracle office. But that's not it! The top two performances (voted on by your peers) will perform at the 24 hour Dance Marathon which will take place from 10am February 23 to 10 am February 24! Come one and come all as we rock out FTK! For more information contact your Entertainment Chair, Ryan Sanders, at ryan.craig.sanders@gmail.com. Hope to see everyone there!
Family Day
When: Sunday, November 4th
Where: Washington Farms Corn Maze, 5691 Hog Mountain Road, Watkinsville, GA
At Family Day, you can meet, chat, play, race, and enjoy hanging out with your favorite celebrities--our Miracle kids!
You will be able to enjoy a corn maze, pig races, cow train, hay rides over to the park, pumpkin slingshot, corn cannon, and the famous big jumpy pillow back by popular demand from last year!
More details about pricing and date will be available in the coming weeks.
Where: Washington Farms Corn Maze, 5691 Hog Mountain Road, Watkinsville, GA
At Family Day, you can meet, chat, play, race, and enjoy hanging out with your favorite celebrities--our Miracle kids!
You will be able to enjoy a corn maze, pig races, cow train, hay rides over to the park, pumpkin slingshot, corn cannon, and the famous big jumpy pillow back by popular demand from last year!
More details about pricing and date will be available in the coming weeks.
Classic City Tour Of Homes
When: Sunday, December 2nd at 12 PM
Where: UGA Sorority homes on Milledge Avenue and Lumpkin Street
People from all over the state gather together in Athens for this special event, as they tour the sorority houses at the University of Georgia. This is the only time of year that these million dollar mansions open up their holiday-decorated houses for the public! The houses open on the tour will showcase its history, traditions, and holiday festivity for this event. A silent auction will also be available at the Zeta Tau Alpha house for some holiday shopping for the kids!
Where: UGA Sorority homes on Milledge Avenue and Lumpkin Street
People from all over the state gather together in Athens for this special event, as they tour the sorority houses at the University of Georgia. This is the only time of year that these million dollar mansions open up their holiday-decorated houses for the public! The houses open on the tour will showcase its history, traditions, and holiday festivity for this event. A silent auction will also be available at the Zeta Tau Alpha house for some holiday shopping for the kids!
Miracle on Ice
When: Mid-December
Where: Gwinnett Arena, Sugarloaf Parkway, Duluth GA
Held at the Arena at the Gwinnett Center, this is a fantastic family-oriented event: you can attend a Gwinnett Gladiators Hockey Game while being For the Kids - the proceeds from the tickets we buy will go to UGA Miracle! Also, several of our Miracle Families will be with us and we will have a block for just UGA Miracle folks (and a discounted ticket price!), and here's the best part: at half time, we will get to walk out on the ice with all of our Miracle Kids!
Where: Gwinnett Arena, Sugarloaf Parkway, Duluth GA
Held at the Arena at the Gwinnett Center, this is a fantastic family-oriented event: you can attend a Gwinnett Gladiators Hockey Game while being For the Kids - the proceeds from the tickets we buy will go to UGA Miracle! Also, several of our Miracle Families will be with us and we will have a block for just UGA Miracle folks (and a discounted ticket price!), and here's the best part: at half time, we will get to walk out on the ice with all of our Miracle Kids!
Krispy Kreme Doughnut Dare
When: Sunday, January 27th, 2013
Where: University of Georgia campus, Athens, GA
The Krispy Kreme Doughnut Dare, modeled after the incredibly successful Krispy Kreme Challenge in North Carolina, combines America's two favorite pastimes, running and eating. In the inaugural Doughnut Dare, participants will run a 5K race through the historic University of Georgia campus. Near the halfway point, the racers will stop running and start eating. Racers will eat ten tasty doughnuts from Krispy Kreme before running the remaining half of the race. The first person to finish the race, and hold down their doughnuts, will be crowned the champion. Contrary to popular belief, this race is designed for everyone. Young, old, athletic, sedentary, you can take part in this race and contribute to something bigger than yourself! You can sign up to run the race without the doughnuts, boost racer morale, or Take the Dare!
For more information, check our http://www.5kdare.ugamiracle.org/. Registration begins November 5th!
Where: University of Georgia campus, Athens, GA
The Krispy Kreme Doughnut Dare, modeled after the incredibly successful Krispy Kreme Challenge in North Carolina, combines America's two favorite pastimes, running and eating. In the inaugural Doughnut Dare, participants will run a 5K race through the historic University of Georgia campus. Near the halfway point, the racers will stop running and start eating. Racers will eat ten tasty doughnuts from Krispy Kreme before running the remaining half of the race. The first person to finish the race, and hold down their doughnuts, will be crowned the champion. Contrary to popular belief, this race is designed for everyone. Young, old, athletic, sedentary, you can take part in this race and contribute to something bigger than yourself! You can sign up to run the race without the doughnuts, boost racer morale, or Take the Dare!
For more information, check our http://www.5kdare.ugamiracle.org/. Registration begins November 5th!
Dodgeball Tournament
When: Late January or Early February
Where: Clarke Central High School, Milledge Avenue, Athens, GA
Teams from across the UGA and Athens community join together for one of America's greatest recess past-times! More information will be available in the coming months!
Where: Clarke Central High School, Milledge Avenue, Athens, GA
Teams from across the UGA and Athens community join together for one of America's greatest recess past-times! More information will be available in the coming months!
Miracle Madness Basketball Tourney
When: Saturday, February 9th at 9:00 AM
Where: Ramsey Student Center Basketball Courts
Come out for UGA Miracle's second annual Miracle Madness, hosted by the Hospital Relations and Business Relations Committees! This is a 3-on-3 double elimination basketball tournament in the West Gym of the Ramsey Student Center. There will be a men's and women's bracket available for all UGA students and prizes will be awarded! Registration ends Wednesday, February 6th and can be completed at http://miraclemadness13.eventbrite.com. Let the madness begin!
Where: Ramsey Student Center Basketball Courts
Come out for UGA Miracle's second annual Miracle Madness, hosted by the Hospital Relations and Business Relations Committees! This is a 3-on-3 double elimination basketball tournament in the West Gym of the Ramsey Student Center. There will be a men's and women's bracket available for all UGA students and prizes will be awarded! Registration ends Wednesday, February 6th and can be completed at http://miraclemadness13.eventbrite.com. Let the madness begin!
DANCE MARATHON
When: February 23-24, 2013 from 10 AM-10 AM
Where: Tate Student Center Grand Hall, UGA Campus
For all information on our 24-hour end-of-the-year event, please check out our Dance Marathon page!
Where: Tate Student Center Grand Hall, UGA Campus
For all information on our 24-hour end-of-the-year event, please check out our Dance Marathon page!
