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87-543: Ryan White 's 1990 death was the inspiration for the creation of the Indiana University Dance Marathon in 1991. Thirteen-year-old Ryan White contracted AIDS from contaminated blood transfusions he received for hemophilia. When news of the contraction of AIDS became public, his school district in Kokomo, Indiana banned him from attending classes. Ryan then went on to fight in court which led to many headlines across

174-493: A 40–0–6 mark during that time frame. From October 1996 until September 1999, Yeagley and his Hoosiers did not lose at home, compiling 27 consecutive wins, the third-best mark in NCAA history. From October 1995 until the 2000 Big Ten Championships, the squad went unbeaten in 38 (36–0–2) straight games against conference foes, the second longest conference unbeaten streak in NCAA history. Hoosier players earned All-America status 49 times in

261-607: A Ryan White fund at Riley Hospital. Michael Jackson dedicated the song " Gone Too Soon " from his Dangerous album to White, as did 1980s pop star Tiffany with the song " Here in My Heart " on her New Inside album. In November 2007, The Children's Museum of Indianapolis opened an exhibit called " The Power of Children: Making a Difference ," which features White's bedroom and belongings alongside similar tributes to Anne Frank and Ruby Bridges . After Ryan died, Greg Louganis gave his Olympic gold medal to Ryan's mother, and it

348-477: A Saturday or Sunday morning and are given specific locations within central and southern Indiana, usually consisting of grocery stores, restaurants and walking trails. FT5K The IUDM FT5K is a 5K run/walk that occurs the spring before the marathon and is located across from the Indiana University football stadium. Participation is open public-wide and prizes are awarded to the top three finishers. Following

435-568: A centralized location on campus, known as the Hype Room, to fundraise together. Alumni are highly engaged on this day through virtual updates and some even host a hype room in Indianapolis. Through social media, face-to-face solicitation, mobile communication, and other fundraising vehicles, IUDM raised $ 680,288.23 during the 2024 Day of Hope. Road Rules Road Rules is a bi-annual canning effort where IUDM committee members form teams of 3-5 on either

522-552: A gym class. Threats continued. When a bullet was fired through the Whites' living room window (no one was home at the time), the family decided to leave Kokomo. After finishing the school year, his family moved to Cicero, Indiana , where he began ninth grade at Hamilton Heights High School , in Arcadia, Indiana . On August 31, 1986, a "very nervous" White was greeted by school principal Tony Cook, school system superintendent Bob G. Carnal, and

609-513: A handful of students who had been educated about AIDS and were unafraid to shake White's hand. The publicity of Ryan White's story catapulted him into the national spotlight, amidst a growing wave of AIDS coverage in the news media. Between 1985 and 1987, the number of news stories about AIDS in the American media doubled. While isolated in middle school, White appeared frequently on national television and in newspapers to discuss his tribulations with

696-524: A higher winning percentage in both regular season and post-season play than any other school in Division I soccer. The Hoosiers have also dominated conference play. Since the Big Ten began sponsoring men's soccer in 1991, Indiana has won 15 Big Ten tournament titles. Indiana has also been crowned regular season champion 18 times, including nine-straight seasons from 1996 to 2004. A league-record 12 Big Ten Players of

783-418: A lung biopsy, White was diagnosed with AIDS . By this time, the scientific community had studied the epidemic in great detail. Earlier that year, HTLV-III was identified and isolated by American research scientists, confirming the work done by French research scientists who called it LAV. A lengthy public battle to determine who should be recognized as the discoverer of the human retrovirus delayed development of

870-489: A popular celebrity and advocate for AIDS research and public education . Surprising his doctors, White lived five years longer than predicted. He died on April 8, 1990, one month before his high school graduation . During the 1980s, AIDS was largely stigmatized as an illness impacting the gay community . In the U.S., that perception shifted with the media focus placed on White and other prominent heterosexual HIV-infected people such as Magic Johnson , Arthur Ashe and

957-442: A record $ 31,000, surpassing 2012's total of $ 28,000. Individuals are encouraged to create teams to participate in the tournament in addition to a lunch and silent auction. To kick off the tournament, Riley patients and families are invited to share their story and encourage the golfers during their competition. Runway Riley Runway Riley is an annual fashion show co-sponsored by IU Dance Marathon and Phi Mu sorority. Not only does

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1044-705: A reminder of why they are standing. As the marathon comes to a conclusion, the presidential address is given and all participants gather to remember those to which they stand for. Finally, the total is raised officially marking the end of the marathon and showing the hard work put in by thousands over the course of the year. Meredith Waymire Sophie Miller Emma Bastin Seth Schuck Ella Konow Amy Kinney Macy Coers Jordan Strachan Lilah Speca Ryan White Ryan Wayne White (December 6, 1971 – April 8, 1990)

1131-559: A student–government-sponsored annual AIDS Walk, with proceeds going to a Ryan White Scholarship Fund. Elton John has cited White's death as the major impetus behind his decision to fight his long-standing alcohol and cocaine addiction; he went into rehab shortly afterwards and later created the Elton John AIDS Foundation . White also became the inspiration for a handful of popular songs. Elton John donated proceeds from " The Last Song ," which appears on his album The One , to

1218-460: A test for what would later be called HIV. White had apparently received a contaminated treatment of factor VIII that was infected with HIV, as did thousands of other Americans with hemophilia and hemophiliacs around the world. At that time, because the virus had only recently been identified and there was no screening of blood products, much of the pooled factor VIII concentrate was tainted. Blood banks and pharmaceutical companies dismissed calls by

1305-519: A year and, in 2004, provided funds to 2,567 organizations. Ryan White programs also provide funding and technical assistance to local and state primary medical care providers, support services, healthcare providers and training programs. The act was reauthorized in 1996, 2000, 2006, and 2009. Since the Affordable Care Act of 2010 prohibited discrimination on the basis of health status and expanded access to insurance coverage, some experts debated

1392-698: Is AIDS-defining in the U.S.). Doctors predicted Ryan White had only six months to live. After the diagnosis, White was too ill to return to school, but by early 1985 he began to feel better. His mother asked if he could return to school but was told by school officials that he could not. On June 30, 1985, a formal request to permit re-admittance to school was denied by Western School Corporation superintendent James O. Smith, sparking an administrative appeal process that lasted for over nine months. Western Middle School in Russiaville faced enormous pressure from many parents and faculty to prevent White from returning to

1479-620: Is a member of the Big Ten Conference of the National Collegiate Athletic Association . Indiana is considered one of the most successful collegiate soccer programs in the history of the sport. The Hoosiers have won eight national championships in men's soccer ( 1982 , 1983 , 1988 , 1998 , 1999 , 2003 , 2004 and 2012 ), second only to St. Louis ' 10. Since the program began in 1973, Indiana has more national championships, wins, College Cup appearances, and

1566-455: Is buried in Cicero, close to the former home of his mother. In the year following his death, his grave was vandalized on four occasions. As time passed, White's grave became a shrine for his admirers. Ryan White was one of a handful of highly visible people with AIDS in the 1980s and early 1990s who helped change the public perception of the disease. Ryan, along with actor Rock Hudson , was one of

1653-481: Is not an airborne disease and spreads solely through bodily fluids , but AIDS was poorly understood by the general public at the time. When White tried to return to school, irate parents and teachers in Howard County rallied against his attendance due to unwarranted concerns of the disease spreading to other students and staff. A lengthy administrative appeal process ensued, and news of the conflict turned White into

1740-518: Is now part of the display about Ryan at the Children's Museum. In April 2015, Greg visited The Power of Children exhibit with Jeanne to see his medal in Ryan's recreated room. He said then, "The thing I’ll always remember about Ryan is his courage, strength, and sense of humor...The way Ryan lived his life continues to give me the strength and courage to do things I might not otherwise feel comfortable doing.” In

1827-690: Is the Ryan and Ashley week concert, where bands performed in Dunn Meadow The culmination of Ryan and Ashley week was the Angels Among Us walk. Here, not only are Ryan and Ashley honored, but every pediatric patient yesterday, today, or tomorrow. The walk beginning at the Arboretum resembles the path Ashley took every day. Kids Can't Wait Carnival The Kids Can't Wait Carnival is an annual event hosted to foster strong relationships between Riley Buddies—children and young adults supported by Riley Hospital—and

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1914-482: The Kokomo Tribune , which supported White both editorially and financially, were also ridiculed by members of the community and threatened with death for their actions. White attended Western Middle School for eighth grade during the 1985–1986 school year. He was deeply unhappy and had few friends. The school required him to eat with disposable utensils, use separate bathrooms, and waived his requirement to enroll in

2001-473: The 2012 national championship , the school's eighth national title and the first championship for head coach Todd Yeagley. The win made Todd and his father Jerry the first father-son duo to win college soccer championships. In 2013, Indiana endured a rough regular season and first losing season in program history. However, with 3 wins in the Big Ten Tournament they won their first title since 2006 to earn

2088-600: The Bloomington Community Orchard , and the WonderLab Museum of Science, Health & Technology . Riley at the Rock Each year, IUDM partners with Indiana University Athletics to host a pre-game tailgate featuring food, music, and games during which Riley children (over 60 in 2013) and their families spend time with IUDM participants. Following these pre-game festivities, the families and IUDM students enjoy

2175-617: The Indiana University School of Medicine 's campus in Indianapolis, Indiana . It is one of the largest hospitals in the United States and treats over 80 percent of Hoosier children cancer patients. It continues to be among the best in the nation for its innovative research and unparalleled care. For the third year in a row, Riley Hospital has been ranked nationally in all 10 categories by U.S. News & World Report and remains

2262-610: The Ray brothers , although these cases were often framed as "innocent"—a contrast to gay men who were seen as "guilty" subjects. The U.S. Congress passed a major piece of AIDS legislation, the Ryan White CARE Act , shortly after White's death, which was signed into law by President George H. W. Bush in August 1990 and reauthorized twice. Through the "Ryan White programs" it funds, the Act has become

2349-513: The U.S. District Court in Indianapolis . The court, however, declined to hear the case until administrative appeals had been resolved. On November 25, an Indiana Department of Education officer ruled that the school must follow the Indiana Board of Health guidelines and that White must be allowed to attend school. The means of transmission of HIV had not yet been fully understood by the mid- to late 1980s. Scientists knew it spread via blood and

2436-457: The X chromosome , which causes even minor injuries to result in severe bleeding. For treatment, he received weekly infusions of factor VIII , a blood product created from pooled plasma of non-hemophiliacs, an increasingly common treatment for hemophiliacs at the time. Healthy for most of his childhood, White became extremely ill with pneumonia in December 1984. On December 17, 1984, during

2523-505: The 1988 NCAA crown. Yeagley led the Hoosiers to 28 NCAA Tournament berths, the third-most in NCAA history, including one in each of his final 17 seasons. His Hoosier teams owned a 68–22 (.756) record in tournament play, the best winning percentage of any school. The Hoosiers were also successful in the Big Ten under Yeagley. Since the Big Ten began sponsoring men's soccer in 1991, he guided Indiana to 10 Big Ten (Tournament) championships. Yeagley

2610-463: The Big Ten automatic bid and advance to their 27th straight NCAA Tournament. IU lost to Akron 3–2 in opening round of NCAA Tournament. Yeagley earned his 100th career win as a head coach on October 3, 2017, when the #1 ranked Hoosiers defeated the Evansville Purple Aces 4–0. The win brought the Hoosiers record to 9–0–2. Yeagley coached the Hoosiers to an undefeated record that year, earning

2697-522: The CDC to use a hepatitis B test as a surrogate until an HIV test could be developed. Later plasma products were screened and heat-treated to deactivate both HIV and hepatitis. Among hemophiliacs treated with blood-clotting factors between 1979 and 1984, nearly 90% became infected with HIV and/or hepatitis C . At the time of his diagnosis, his T-cell count had dropped to 25 per cubic millimeter (a healthy individual without HIV will have around 500–1,200; below 200

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2784-455: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention both notified the board that White posed no risk to other students, but the school board and many parents ignored their statements. In February 1986, The New England Journal of Medicine published a study of 101 people who had spent three months living in close but non-sexual contact with people with AIDS. The study concluded that the risk of infection

2871-558: The IUDM community. The carnival features various recreational activities, such as bounce houses, water balloon games, and basketball. The second annual carnival took place on April 14, 2024, at Fee Fields, bringing together families, friends, and IUDM members in a vibrant atmosphere of laughter and camaraderie. The event is coordinated by the Riley Development Committee, which focuses on building connections between Riley families and

2958-492: The IUDM organization. For The Kicks An annual event where IUDM partners with the Indiana Hoosiers men's soccer for a night of fun, leading up to the team's home game that night. Day of Hope Day of Hope is IUDM’s largest fundraising day of the year. On this day, students make their largest fundraising push in the final weeks before the marathon by utilizing as many resources as possible. Hundreds of members gather in

3045-501: The Indiana University campus suffered a loss with the death of one of its students, Ashley Louise Crouse. Ashley was the Vice President of Communications for IUDM and a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority. On her way home from an executive meeting, Ashley was struck and killed by a drunk driver outside the sorority house in which she lived, leaving behind a legacy of hope and passion that continues to live within each person involved in

3132-465: The Indiana program has ranked among the highest in average or total attendance. Indiana led the nation in average attendance in 2004 and 2005 and in total attendance in 2003. Indiana's first soccer coach was Jerry Yeagley , who went to Indiana as a Physical Education instructor and men's soccer coach. The team had been a club sport since 1947, but Yeagley's goal was to develop it into a varsity program. With

3219-473: The NCAA Championship. The title was the sixth for the program under Yeagley and in the process, he became the all-time winningest coach in collegiate soccer history with 544 wins. After leading the Hoosiers for 31 years, Yeagley retired after the 2003 season and was replaced by longtime assistant and former Hoosier All-American Mike Freitag . He was an assistant to Yeagley for 11 seasons before taking over

3306-482: The NCAA record books. On four occasions, Indiana won a school-record 23 games in a season (1978, 1994, 1997, 1998). The 23 wins rank third all-time for wins in a season. In 1979, Indiana went 19–2–2 and posted the second-lowest GAA in NCAA history (0.25), as the Hoosiers blanked an NCAA record 78.3 percent (18 shutouts) of their opponents. During the 1983 and 1984 seasons, Yeagley's Indiana teams set an NCAA record by going unbeaten in 46 consecutive games. The Hoosiers posted

3393-592: The President's Commission on HIV Epidemic in hopes of changing the public's perception of the disease. On April 8, 1990, Ryan White died at the age of 18, right before he was to attend Indiana University. His strength and acceptance of disease helped those battling common illnesses continue to fight. Ryan's life is commemorated by the annual Dance Marathon funds and the Ryan White Infectious Disease Center at Riley Hospital. On Tuesday, April 12, 2005,

3480-477: The Reagans about his date to the prom and his hopes of attending college. "We owe it to Ryan to make sure that the fear and ignorance that chased him from his home and his school will be eliminated. We owe it to Ryan to open our hearts and our minds to those with AIDS. We owe it to Ryan to be compassionate, caring, and tolerant toward those with AIDS, their families, and friends. It's the disease that's frightening, not

3567-544: The Ryan White CARE Act), in his honor. The act is the United States' largest federally funded program for people living with HIV/AIDS. The Ryan White CARE Act funds several different programs to improve availability of care for low-income, uninsured and underinsured victims of AIDS and their families. Ryan White programs are "payers of last resort," which subsidize treatment when no other resources are available. The Act provided some level of care for around 500,000 people

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3654-473: The Ryan White Foundation saw its donation level drop to $ 100,000 a year. In 2000, Ryan's mother closed the foundation, and merged its remaining assets with AIDS Action, a larger charity. She became a spokeswoman for AIDS activism and continued to arrange speaking events through the site devoted to her son, ryanwhite.com (no longer online as of October 2020). White's high school, Hamilton Heights, has had

3741-649: The Ryan White Infectious Disease Center which is housed in the Simon Family Tower, a 10-story, 675,000 sq. ft. inpatient center which opened on January 27, 2011. The infectious disease center is led by the Director and Professor of Clinical Pediatrics, Dr. John C. Christenson, MD , along with the Associate Professor of Clinical Pediatrics, Dr. Elaine G. Cox, MD . Ryan White's doctor, Dr. Martin B. Kleiman, MD , continues to practice under infectious disease as

3828-570: The Ryan White Professor of Pediatrics. Ryan & Ashley Week Annually, a week is dedicated to Ryan White and Ashley Louise Crouse and is filled with different events to honor their legacy. Each event showcases the lives they led and shares that they will always be loved and will never be forgotten. In 2024, Monday represented the start of the week with a viewing of “The Ryan White Story” in Dunn Meadow. Members brought blankets and watched

3915-692: The Second Presbyterian Church on Meridian Street in Indianapolis . White's pallbearers included Elton John, football star Howie Long and Phil Donahue . Elton John performed " Skyline Pigeon " at the funeral. The funeral was also attended by singer Michael Jackson , and then-First Lady Barbara Bush . On the day of the funeral, Ronald Reagan wrote a tribute to White that appeared in The Washington Post . Reagan's statement about AIDS and White's funeral were seen as indicators of how greatly White had helped change perceptions of AIDS. White

4002-603: The United States. Many families in Kokomo believed his presence posed an unacceptable risk. When White was permitted to return to school for one day in February 1986, 151 of 360 students stayed home. He also worked as a paperboy , and many of the people on his route canceled their subscriptions, believing that HIV could be transmitted through newsprint. The Indiana state health commissioner, Dr. Woodrow Myers , who had extensive experience treating AIDS patients in San Francisco, and

4089-486: The Year come from Indiana. Indiana players have won six Hermann Trophies (including Ken Snow twice) and three Missouri Athletic Club Player of the Year awards. The Hoosiers have produced 13 United States men's national soccer team players, six Olympians and six World Cup players. In addition, Hoosier players have earned All-America honors 52 times. Every year since the NCAA began tracking men's soccer attendance in 2001,

4176-803: The anniversary of both Ryan White and Ashley Louise Crouse's deaths, hundreds of students gather to walk in memory of the pairs passing. The walk starts at the Kappa Kappa Gamma house, where Crouse was a member, and continues around campus until ending up back at the Kappa house. The marathon takes place at the Indiana University Tennis Center, located on campus just north of Assembly Hall and Memorial Stadium , from Friday to Sunday one weekend in November. Those volunteering, or dancing, stand for 12, 24, or 36 hours in honor of those who cannot. Before

4263-437: The campus after his diagnosis became widely known. In the school of 360 total students, 117 parents and 50 teachers signed a petition encouraging school leaders to ban White from school. Due to the widespread fear and ignorance of AIDS, the principal and later the school board succumbed to this pressure and prohibited re-admittance. The White family filed a lawsuit seeking to overturn the decision. The Whites initially filed suit in

4350-471: The concept of AIDS and shunned the Whites. They were victims of fear and anger but had an optimistic outlook that eventually things would return to normal. It was not until a bullet was shot into the White home that the family moved to Cicero, Indiana, where they found peace. Ryan White was one of the biggest advocates of AIDS awareness, appearing at schools and fundraisers across the nation and testified in front of

4437-421: The country and national celebrities like Michael Jackson and Elton John advocated on his behalf. Michael Jackson and Elton John befriended Ryan and helped to spread his story and awareness of AIDS. After arduous court battles, Ryan won the right to return to school; but his battle with the community and AIDS had just begun. The White family dealt with adversity on a daily basis. People were not willing to deal with

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4524-545: The disease. In 1988, Ryan White spoke before the President's Commission on the HIV Epidemic . Ryan White told the commission of the discrimination he had faced when he first tried to return to school, but how education about the disease had made him welcome in the town of Cicero. Ryan White emphasized his differing experiences in Kokomo and Cicero as an example of the power and importance of AIDS education. In 1989, ABC aired

4611-770: The disease. Eventually, he became known as a poster child for the AIDS crisis, appearing in fundraising and educational campaigns for the syndrome. White participated in numerous public benefits for children with AIDS. Many celebrities appeared with him, starting during his trial and continuing for the rest of his life, to help publicly destigmatize socializing with people with AIDS. Singers John Mellencamp , Elton John and Michael Jackson , actor Matt Frewer , diver Greg Louganis , President Ronald Reagan and First Lady Nancy Reagan , Surgeon General Dr. C. Everett Koop , Indiana University basketball coach Bob Knight and basketball player Kareem Abdul-Jabbar all befriended White. He also

4698-409: The earliest public faces of AIDS. Other public figures who were infected with HIV included Keith Haring , Holly Johnson , Freddie Mercury , the Ray brothers , Magic Johnson , Greg Louganis , Arthur Ashe , Liberace , Eazy-E , Tim Richmond , Anthony Perkins , Randy Shilts , Ricky Wilson , Ofra Haza , Robert Reed , and Jerry Smith . Ryan White helped to increase public awareness that HIV/AIDS

4785-512: The early 1980s, AIDS was known as gay-related immune deficiency , because the disease had first been identified among primarily homosexual communities in Los Angeles, New York City, and San Francisco. At the start of the HIV/AIDS epidemic in the United States , the disease was thought to be a "homosexual problem" and was largely ignored by policymakers. White's diagnosis demonstrated to many that AIDS

4872-556: The event showcase the year's newest line of IUDM apparel for the first time to the public, but Riley kids and their families are featured as models of the clothing and merchandise. Immediately after the show, all apparel is available for purchase. Since its introduction in September 2012, Runway Riley has raised almost $ 30,000 for the kids at Riley Hospital for Children. The Riley kids get to feel like superstars in front of hundreds of cheering attendees. A Walk to Remember Each year, around

4959-540: The event, all dancers participate in Color Wars fall semester long competition between 8 color teams that compete during the months leading up to the marathon and throughout the duration of the 36 hour dance marathon event. Dancer organizations are randomly divided into color teams and work together to earn points for their color by participating in weekly competitions, fundraising, 3 large-scale events, marathon stage games, and marathon participation. The winner of color wars for

5046-597: The full support of the university in 1973, Yeagley's teams quickly became a national power. Indiana reached the NCAA final in just its fourth season as a varsity program in 1976. In fact, through his 31-year career, Yeagley took every one of his four-year players to the NCAA College Cup , soccer's version of the Final Four. His teams made 28 NCAA tournament appearances, 16 appearances in the College Cup, and 12 appearances in

5133-473: The head job. Freitag added the program's seventh national title in his inaugural year in 2004, when they beat UC Santa Barbara after a penalty shootout. It marked the third occasion in which Indiana had won back-to-back national titles and it was the program's record 17th appearance in the College Cup . Following the 2009 season, Freitag's contract was not renewed. Todd Yeagley , Jerry Yeagley's son, took over

5220-462: The help of Jeff Richardson and Nick Matavuli, the club team was given varsity status. For ten years, with no money from the University for Yeagley's salary, team travel expenses, recruiting or uniforms, Yeagley, his wife Marilyn and the players lined the field, hung signs on campus and washed the players' uniforms. By 1973 the program had gained varsity status. Once the program gained varsity status and

5307-828: The language of "innocent victim" because the phrase was often used to imply that gays with AIDS were "guilty". His mother told The New York Times , Ryan always said, "I'm just like everyone else with AIDS, no matter how I got it." And he would never have lived as long as he did without the gay community. The people we knew in New York made sure we knew about the latest treatments way before we would have known in Indiana. I hear mothers today say they're not gonna work with no gay community on anything. Well, if it comes to your son's life, you better start changing your heart and your attitude around. In August 1990, four months after Ryan White's death, Congress enacted The Ryan White Comprehensive AIDS Resources Emergency (CARE) Act (often known simply as

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5394-450: The largest provider of services for people living with HIV/AIDS in the United States. Ryan White was born at St. Joseph Memorial Hospital in Kokomo, Indiana , to Hubert Wayne and Jeanne Elaine (Hale) White. When he was circumcised , the bleeding would not stop; when he was three days old, doctors diagnosed him with severe hemophilia A , a hereditary blood coagulation disorder associated with

5481-466: The marathon, including IU alumni, faculty and administration, donors, and most importantly, the Riley families. Everyone at the marathon gathers to meet and listen to dozens of Riley children tell their stories. Each Riley kid walks down a red carpet, through the crowd, and up onto the stage, as each participant cheers them onward. During theirs presentations, the room falls silent and everyone uses this moment as

5568-650: The movie was seen by 15 million viewers. Some residents of Kokomo felt that the movie was condemning of them for their actions against White. After the film aired, the office of Kokomo mayor Robert F. Sargent was flooded with complaints from across the country, although Robert Sargent had not been mayor during the time of the controversy. By early 1990, White's health was deteriorating rapidly. In his final public appearance, he hosted an after- Oscars party with former president Ronald Reagan and his wife Nancy Reagan in California. Despite his declining health, Ryan White spoke to

5655-455: The movie with their committee right as the sun set on a beautiful day in Bloomington. On Tuesday, committee members had the opportunity to volunteer to honor how giving these two young people were. During committee meetings, time was devoted to memorializing the two individuals. Stories were read, interviews were watched, and messages were exchanged, leaving every member inspired. Thursday

5742-456: The national final, while winning 10 Big Ten championships and 6 National championships (1982, 1983, 1988, 1998, 1999 , 2003) The consistency the Indiana program maintained under Yeagley's tutelage was unmatched. From 1973 through 2003 no team won more NCAA Championships or appeared in more College Cups than Indiana. The Hoosiers' longest stint away from the national semifinal was three years (1985–87) and they followed that brief drought by winning

5829-609: The need for programs like the Ryan White Act. The Ryan White CARE Act expired in 2013, but individual programs continue to receive congressional funding. In 2024, over half of the people diagnosed with HIV in the United States (more than 550,000) were provided care and treatment from the funded programs, and 57,000 health care professionals treating people with HIV received education and training. Indiana Hoosiers men%27s soccer The Indiana Hoosiers men's soccer team represents Indiana University Bloomington . The team

5916-496: The only nationally ranked children's hospital in the state of Indiana. The donations support Riley Hospital's mission to not turn away any child regardless of their family's financial status. It has more care-beds than any other children's hospital and treats over 150,000 patients a year. Riley Hospital for children holds Indiana's only children's burn center and dialysis center. It welcomes every type of patient and continues to enhance its cutting-edge care and facilities. IUDM funded

6003-406: The opening ceremonies, the teams are split up in a variety of stations around the center, including stations geared toward learning the linedance, hospitality and sports activities. At certain times all teams and committee members come together to hear artist and speakers perform, participate in activities on stage and listen to Riley stories. Every year, IUDM has many visitors during the duration of

6090-494: The organization. Born and raised in Carmel, Indiana, Ashley's hometown joined with IUDM to create the most successful high school dance marathon in the country. In addition, along with Ryan White, the two are remembered by the thousands of IU students each year during a walk of remembrance each spring. Riley Hospital for Children , the recipient of the proceeds of the dance marathon, is a nationally ranked pediatric hospital located on

6177-429: The people who have it." On March 29, 1990, White entered Riley Hospital for Children in Indianapolis with a respiratory tract infection . As his condition deteriorated, he was sedated and placed on a ventilator. Elton John paid him a visit and the hospital was deluged with calls from well-wishers. White died on April 8, 1990. Over 1,500 people attended White's funeral on April 11, a standing-room only event held at

6264-453: The program in 2010. In his first season Indiana captured its first Big Ten regular season title since 2007. That year, and the following season, the Hoosiers advanced to the third round of the NCAA tournament. In 2012, Yeagley's third season as head coach, the Hoosiers advanced to a record-setting 18th College Cup, and were the first No. 16 seed to advance to the title game since the NCAA expanded its seeding to 16 teams in 2003. The Hoosiers won

6351-579: The program's 31 varsity seasons, including 21 first team honorees. He led an NCAA record five Hermann Trophy winners and three Missouri Athletic Club Players of the Year. More than 20 players went on to play for the national team in their respective countries, while six played in the Olympics and six competed in the FIFA World Cup. Yeagley's career came to a fitting and magical end in 2003 as his Hoosiers went unbeaten over their final 18 games en route to winning

6438-484: The race, entertainment and food are provided, as well as, time to spend with the Riley kids. IUDM Gives Back IUDM Gives Back is an effort in which dance marathon committee members have the opportunity to give back to the Bloomington community through volunteer work. Committee members volunteer for various establishments including the Monroe County Community Kitchen, Boys & Girls Clubs of America ,

6525-410: The repaid money into a college fund for White's sister. In high school, White drove a red 1988 Ford Mustang LX 5.0, a gift from Michael Jackson. Despite the fame and donations, Ryan White stated that he disliked the public spotlight, loathed remarks that seemingly blamed his parents or his upbringing for his illness, and emphasized that he would be willing at any moment to trade his fame for freedom from

6612-489: The television movie The Ryan White Story , starring Lukas Haas as Ryan, Judith Light as Jeanne and Nikki Cox as his sister Andrea. Ryan White had a small cameo appearance as "Chad" in the film, playing a boy who also has HIV and later befriends Haas. Others in the film included Sarah Jessica Parker as a sympathetic nurse, George Dzundza as his doctor, and George C. Scott as Ryan's attorney, who legally argued against school board authorities. Nielsen estimated that

6699-663: The unique opportunity of running across the field immediately before the start of the game. Riley at the Rock provides an opportunity for the students to interact with children that have inspired them to participate in IUDM outside of the marathon. Fore the Kids Golf Outing The IUDM Golf Outing is the main summer event and takes place at the River Glen Golf Club in Fishers, IN. Last year, the annual outing raised

6786-442: The world." In 1992, White's mother founded the national nonprofit Ryan White Foundation. The foundation worked to increase awareness of HIV/AIDS-related issues, with a focus on hemophiliacs like Ryan White, and on families caring for relatives with the disease. The foundation was active throughout the 1990s, with donations reaching $ 300,000 a year in 1997. Between 1997 and 2000, however, AIDS donations declined nationwide by 21%, and

6873-468: The year is announced at the marathon just before the raising of the total. Committee members come together to set up, run the event and inspire others for the duration of the weekend. The marathon starts at 8 PM Friday night with dancers running into the gym to the song, " Eye of the Tiger ." The executive council is then introduced and the dancers get to witness the famous IUDM Linedance for the first time. After

6960-527: Was "minimal to nonexistent," even when contact included sharing toothbrushes, razors, clothing, combs, and drinking glasses; sleeping in the same bed; and hugging and kissing. When White was finally readmitted in April, a group of families withdrew their children and started an alternative school. Threats of violence and lawsuits persisted. According to White's mother, people on the street would often yell, "we know you're queer" at White. The editors and publishers of

7047-491: Was a friend to many children with AIDS or other potentially debilitating conditions. For the rest of his life, White appeared frequently on Phil Donahue 's talk show. His celebrity crush, Alyssa Milano of the then-popular TV show Who's the Boss? , met White and gave him a friendship bracelet and a kiss. Elton John loaned Jeanne White $ 16,500 to put toward a down payment on the Cicero home, and rather than accept repayment, placed

7134-592: Was a significant epidemic. Numerous charities formed around White's death. The Indiana University Dance Marathon , started in 1991, raises money for the Riley Hospital for Children. Between 1991 and 2022, this event helped raise over $ 50 million for children at Riley. The money raised has also helped fund the Ryan White Infectious Disease Clinic at the hospital to take care of the nation's sickest children. Ryan's personal physician, with whom he

7221-432: Was an American teenager from Kokomo, Indiana , who became a national poster child for HIV/AIDS in the United States after his school barred him from attending classes following a diagnosis of AIDS. As a hemophiliac , White became infected with HIV from a contaminated factor VIII blood treatment and, when diagnosed in December 1984, was given six months to live. Doctors said he posed no risk to other students, as AIDS

7308-511: Was close friends, Dr. Martin Kleiman, became the Ryan White Professor of Pediatrics at Indiana University School of Medicine in Indianapolis. In a 1993 interview, prominent gay rights and AIDS activist Larry Kramer said, "I think little Ryan White probably did more to change the face of this illness and to move people than anyone. And he continues to be a presence through his mom, Jeanne White. She has an incredibly moving presence as she speaks around

7395-487: Was instrumental in the development of a conference tournament. In addition, his Hoosiers finished at the top of the regular season standings in his final eight seasons. Yeagley led Indiana to a 68-game unbeaten streak against Big Ten foes from 1983 to 1991. His teams owned a 137–7–6 (.933) record against Big Ten opponents. Since the advent of the conference season, Yeagley led Indiana to a 62–4–3 (.920) mark in Big Ten regular season play. Yeagley's teams are scattered throughout

7482-427: Was not exclusive to homosexual men. Lesser criticisms had been made that the disease was a punishment for drug abuse and heterosexual promiscuity, citing "an expensive price to pay for drugs and casual sex". In his advocacy for AIDS research, White, not gay himself, always rejected any criticism of homosexuality. White was seen by some as an "innocent victim" of the AIDS epidemic. White and his family strongly rejected

7569-594: Was not transmittable by any sort of casual contact (such as shaking hands or being in the same room), but as recently as 1983, the American Medical Association had thought that "Evidence Suggests Household Contact May Transmit AIDS", and the belief that the disease could easily spread persisted. Children with AIDS were still rare; at the time of White's rejection from school, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention knew of only 148 cases of pediatric AIDS in

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