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Skate-a-thon for Parkinson's

Skate-a-thon graphic On Jan. 27-28, the UNMC Ice Rink will host the second-annual UNMC Skate-a-thon for Parkinson’s with skaters hitting the ice for 24 straight hours to raise money for Parkinson’s research.

Skating will begin at 5 p.m. on Jan. 27 and conclude at 5 p.m. on Jan. 28. The event is open to the public – skaters and non-skaters alike. Skaters will be on the ice continually, but non-skaters are encouraged to come and enjoy the festivities and show their support.

The skate-a-thon is the idea of an Omaha couple, Ted and Colleen Wuebben, who have hosted their own skate-a-thon in the past by flooding their back yard. Colleen was diagnosed with Parkinson’s in 2005 at the age of 52.

View photos of last years skate-a-thon

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Schedule of Events

Friday - January 27, 2012
5 p.m.	Opening Ceremony with KETV's Melissa Fry
6 - 10 p.m.	Open Skating
7 p.m.	Performance by the Country Kickers
9 - 10 p.m.	Human Ice Bowling Contest
10 p.m.	Special Dance Performance by the “Thriller Guys”
10 p.m. - 12 a.m.	Pajama Skate

Saturday - January 28, 2012
12 a.m.	Pajama Skate continued
1 a.m.	Special Dance Performance by the “Thriller Guys”
2 a.m.	Shiver Skate – In the spirit of a “polar plunge,” come skate 10 laps in very light clothing
3 - 10 a.m.	Open Skating
5 a.m.	Halfway there photo!
10 a.m. - 1 p.m.	Horse and Carriage rides. $5 per person
2 - 4 p.m.	Open Skating
4 - 5 p.m.	All Skate – Everyone on the ice for the last hour! Cupcakes and Coffee. Blanket collection for Winnebago, Santee, Rosebud and Pine Ridge American Indian reservations.
5 p.m.	Closing Ceremonies – the final countdown, closing remarks and a confetti celebration!

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